Snap On Pistol Grip cutters, Knipex StepCut and Twin Cut cable shears. Innovation in all directions.

[@94Greenbean]

Thanks for showing those Snap On pistol grips, I can see where those could come in extremely handy wrangling zip ties in the Automotive world, especially what you said about the site line because often times ties under a dash are pretty cramped. Well done Doc, we’ll done!!!

[@TheCh0senOne]

Stepcut is god sent for dc cables with double insulation that are used in pv. I stripped cables for a whole 1MW park without a care in the world. No other cutter compares with it for this job.

[@johnmoriconi1047]

No small talk. You jump in strait to the topic. Great job thanks.

[@melodychest9020]

Doc, ".. they have their each way of approaching the problem..!" Wisdom!

[@gf2e]

The Snap On looks pretty, but I think I’m going to save some money and buy the original Dali painting they’re based on.

[@VeniVidiVid]

They’re for adjusting that floppy clock.

[@mikegraham7078]

I bought the step-cut shears to replace my regular 9511160 cutters, which I love but which I have had and worked hard for a lot of years. Everything people say about the new step-cut shears is true - they cut fantastically, but I don't use them. I still use the old ones, because you have to open the step-cut shears a lot wider to get them around the cable, and that just makes them, for me, less pleasant to use. If I have something that is tough to cut then I'll get out the step-cut shears, but for regular work with small wire I stick with the old shears because they are easy to use for cutting and stripping with one hand.

[@BL-yj2wp]

Totally agree, same reson I don't use mine that much. They are just not very comfortable for prolonged use.

[@fuloplehel]

Nice cable shears. I have both knipex shears with the VDE insulated grip. I like the stepcut more, it is designed for multi core cables an cuts every wire separately, with very little effort. The twin cut is good but you don't have that leverage on the front cutting edge, and on larger cables you need to do a second cut on the inner cutting edge. It works fine but in most cases I feel like the stepcut takes less effort, considering the compact size of the tool. On the other hand you have to open the handles more with the stepcut in order to be able to cut a bigger cable, due to the design of the cutting edges. But they are very durable, I used them for a couple of years and they are good as new. The pistol grip is ergonomic, but in the shop environment. But not very practical when I use a tool belt or tool pouch. Like your videos, you have very good quality tools. 👍👍

[@ktm250xcw]

Great vid! Sure helps with all the visuals rather than me buying and trying.

[@paedahe4975]

Thanks Doc for the video. I’m buying those pistol grips. I like the shape. You seem to have everything. Your the man.

[@paedahe4975]

Have you tried the OTC cable cutters? Blue handle part number 4622.

[@richarddurkee4617]

just wanted to say i have only known about you for about a month but I love your videos and how often you are posting. is your email open to tool suggestions or requests to check out?

[@SchulzChris]

Holy Cow!! How many tool boxes do you have? One can't hold every thing you have.

[@ooXxDrUmMeRxXoo]

do you buy all of these? I just gotta know. I've watched most of your vids

[@lastbesttool]

Unfortunately, yes.

[@paultrujillo9923]

Doc, do you need a "C.C.W."- permit, if you keep them in your back pocket? 🤔, asking for a friend.

[@lastbesttool]

Not in Montana. dojmt.gov/enforcement/concealed-weapons/

[@paultrujillo9923]

@@lastbesttool, shoot, ...pardon the pun 😣, but here in California, those Snap-On pistol grip cutters, will "catch you a case", faster than the speed of light 🌠, if law enforcement "dictates", they're a "concealed weapon", if they are in your pocket, "printing". No joke, Doc/folks.

[@lastbesttool]

@@paultrujillo9923 What about a small L-shaped machinists square?

[@paultrujillo9923]

😂🤣😃😄, better yet, maybe a banana 🍌?

[@aguycalledlucas]

I don’t have enough pistol grip hand tools