This is our 170-II Micro-Shear flush cutter. Its blade by-pass, shearing cut was determined to be a unique feature of pure invention by the U.S. Patent Office and they awarded it Pat. #3774301. Its shear cutting action reduces cutting effort by approximately 50% as compared to conventional compression type wire cutters and produces a flat, flush cut.

The advantage of reduced cutting effort is further enhanced by our ergonomically shaped, non-slip Xuro-Rubber™ grips, glare-eliminating black finish, and light weight. Its slim profile increases access in high density areas.

Flush cuts soft wires up to 20 AWG (0.8 mm).

170-II Series shears offer numerous ergonomic enhancements in a "popularly priced" tool. Principal among them is our effort reducing Micro-Shear® cutting action. Their shearing cut requires only about half the effort to cut a wire as that required by a conventional compression type cutter. They feature advanced ergonomic shape Xuro-Rubber™ grips, a glare eliminating black finish, light weight and our patented, life-time warranted, Light Touch™ return spring. Manufactured from high carbon steel, their Rockwell hardness is a durable 54-56C. They are optionally available with static control (AS) grips.