8$ sprue cutter - How bad can it be? Tool Review

Sprue cutters are essential tool in every modeler's toolbox. The differ in shapes, styles and prices. I cannot tell you anything about the expensive ones but I will show you my latest Aliexpress deal find and will compare it with some really cheap nippers.
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The sprue cutters:
Aliexpress 8$: www.aliexpress...
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[@colossalbigfoot256]

I finally did the buy once cry once finally. After going through several.. including Tamiya.. I finally bought a pair of God hands. They were expensive but cutting parts free is now one of my favorite things to do. But this should be very beneficial for everyone.

[@MMScaleModels]

True, high quality tool is a high quality tool at the end of the day.

[@gkp5569]

I have been using these for years. They are awesome. They stay sharp for years too.

[@MMScaleModels]

Cool, great insight 👍

[@georgemam4804]

I bought a regular cutter, made in Germany, for 4.50€, and it's really good.

[@bugler75]

I think it will come down to the material quality. I will buy these because my old , 10year old plus Game Workshop cutters are not sharp now. Thanks for demonstrating the difference between them ! Ian

[@georgewilliamssr5230]

I got a couple of $5 sprue cutters. And I bought a couple $8 & $14 sprue cutters. The cheaper ones work better. I haven't tried the single blade cutters yet.

[@MMScaleModels]

The blue ones from the video were 2$ and they are absolutely adequate. But the single cutting jaw are better IMO

[@jdcookiemonster]

Thanks for the honest review. There's a lot of stuff on ali express for modelling,nice to know this one is good... I have purchased one to see how it is.

[@MMScaleModels]

Hope they'll work for you!

[@skimmer8774]

Familiar sound 🙂. I like the ones with two sharp sides. Thank you for demonstrating.

[@MMScaleModels]

You’re welcome 😊

[@georgemam4804]

For the small parts, in order to be safe, I cut away from the part, and then I use a blade or sandpaper to remove the remaining plastic.

[@foreverplastickits138]

*Thanks for the test, cheap doesn't mean bad all the times!*

[@MMScaleModels]

Yeah, i think so too

[@valerijkoval2904]

Pretty well cutter for sutch price, I used it more then one year and I satisfied)) Only need know, that they are not for thick sprueses!!!

[@MMScaleModels]

Just like tamiya and godhand AFAIK

[@goodtips8973]

Very nice review! Thanks for sharing it.

[@MMScaleModels]

Thanks for watching mate 👍

[@DNModels]

Two days ago I was thinking about making that same video with GodHand cutters which I don't yet own. :)

[@MMScaleModels]

That will be interesting, the godhand look much finer and pointier.

[@DNModels]

@@MMScaleModels aaaaand with $90 tag. Shocker! Anyway, just ordered what you showed. Thanx much!

[@davenelson8187]

Never used Ali express before, also ordered a nice looking (we’ll see!) set of panel line scribes with handle for $9.

[@MMScaleModels]

What you can find on Amazon most you can find on aliexpress but without the mark-up.

[@eduardoj30]

I have this cutter! It’s amazing 💪🏼

[@MMScaleModels]

👍

[@andrewkaminskas7721]

These look very close to Tamiya Sharp Pointed Side Cutter NO.123 (74123), which are my favorite side cutters. However, they cost close to $30 USD. I wonder how long the edges would stay sharp. Seeing that EVERYTHING comes out of China these days its hard to deny the $5 clone would not work just as good but the longevity and metal quality is what will probably be the determining factor of Good or Not Good

[@MMScaleModels]

It is very possible the more expensive tool ro be more durable. On the other hand I have seen plenty of images where the tamiya cutter snaps at the base of the jaw. So the may be delicate... the look a lot finer.

[@The_Modeling_Underdog]

You know, Andrew. Sometimes it's the same factory tooling for different companies. I had the privilege of buying a Chinese eight-string mandolin in 2008 and was amazed at the quality they had put into it. Turned out it was the same instruments factory producing mandolins for... Fender. As time passes, you can put Chinese products in two fairly distinctive fields. Rubbish or keeper. There are very few in-betweens.

[@rickmoreno6858]

No matter what. I Recommend you spend the money on expensive tools. I'd rather spend 60/70 bucks on a pair of godhand sprue cutters[I have the blue and red handle pairs] then buy a couple new kits, as it allows you to do less cleanup.

[@juanbautistagarciaroman5570]

El problema es la oxidación

[@MMScaleModels]

Of the plastic or the tool?

[@davidcole333]

I enjoy overpaying for tools and having the name brands. I'm crazy that way.

[@MMScaleModels]

😄 to each their own I guess

[@dariosmodelbuilds]

Convince me so I put in an order. :)

[@MMScaleModels]

I hope you will be happy with you purchase. I am.

[@dariosmodelbuilds]

@@MMScaleModels Got the nippers yesterday and I already love them. Smooth even cuts and it looks quite durable so I should enjoy them for a long time. Thanks again.

[@robertjensen1438]

Just a comment for the algorithm

[@MMScaleModels]

🍻

[@sylvainplante9882]

I understand money issue sometimes, but I would suggest not to encourage Chinese market! it will fire back to us one day…🫣

[@MMScaleModels]

I get your point and support it to an extent... however there is a but. In my opinion it just like the whole save the planet thing... there are transactions so much greater than a sprue cutter that one persons or the whole modeling community's contribution becomes marginal. Besides I have no domestic options so I am importing anyways.