ENGINEER NS-04 Precision Side Cutters Micro Nippers, Professional Grade, Made in Japan, ESD Safe with Hardened Carbon Steel Jaws

Thanks you.

I spent more that most of the very low cost cutters, but most of the cheap ones can barely cut wire and do not seem to last. We shall see, but this is a nice design and well made. Hopefully will use for the rest of my time on this ball... :)

I cut wire ties and category cable regularly to install RJ45 connectors working in racks. I have been using the very good crescent 4” nips found at Home Depot for a long time. Same as the excelite. As usual going job to job I lose them once in a while and decided to search for something better. Looked at knipex, bought a few others that were quite pricey. I don’t buy cheap ones anymore outside the crescent. Wasn’t sure if this would make a nice clean straight cut as the top of the unit looks slightly curved. It makes perfect, flush, sharp cuts of 8 conductors of ethernet. It has an incredibly sharp cut and makes a nice “snap” instead of a “mush” of any sort as you cut. As good as anything I’ve tried and it’s $20. It’s pretty awesome. Handle has a nice feel, it’s got some nice give. Only 2 complaints: 1. While I actually like the black handle aesthetic, I want my tools neon. You’re working, you place it on a black rack shelf or the ground… you’ll never find black again. It’s the worst color for working in the field. Give me neon green or orange and I’m happy. 2. Working very close to some white walls or shelving, the handle touched the white surfaces and left black marks. Like the soles of a black shoe on a basketball court. I managed to get them off, but… my others never did this. These are minor complaints overall for a tool that just feels right. If you’re a pro, you’ll understand what I mean by “feel”. Many tools do the same job but your favorite one always feels good to use for a dozen reasons. This is one of those. I recommend. If someone from Engineer reads this, please put a neon stripe on the handle or offer another color. It’s too small and easy to lose. I can’t even find it in my tool pouch as easily. Anyway I bought two… because I already know someone else will find a free tool at some point. I had to but neon green heat shrink for these. You’ll the photo of black handles versus green on something black. Inside racks it’s often dark, and all components and rack shelves are black. Please change the color.

Excellent profuct

One of the best from Japan.

A bit small but very high quality.

I need these to cut small and big zip ties and tighten new ties. Also sharp enough to the remove insulation from a conductor in small places or even at your moms house.

I actually got these for my tackle bag, so keep that in consideration. That said, while no professional, I do have a couple of tools laying around. They are well constructed with a smooth action. Mine had no noticeable grit. They definitely cut 6 lb test fishing line. I suspect they’ll do anything within reason, as long as you keep in mind they’re pretty tiny and aren’t really intended for cutting cables on a suspension bridge. Minor gripes: It would be nice if they had some sort of stopper and/or cap to keep them closed and from poking a hole in a bag. Also, it seems like they focused more on making the grips “look cool” instead of ergonomics, but they’re quite alright in that respect.

A-MAZING..... as are all Engineer brand tools!!! Love them

handy for the work