Royal Flush! Knipex, Snap On, Milwaukee, Tsunoda and Kaiweets flush cutting pliers. Zip your zipties

[@12monkey57]

The tsunodas for the price are stellar! And they have the jaws that help tighten zip ties. I think they’re the best overall!

[@ut4321]

I had never heard of Tsunoda before this video. Nice!

[@gplusgplus2286]

@@ut4321 also very good reputation in Europe by those who know.

[@fuloplehel]

Great pliers, I have this knipex one and is a very good tool. But recently I bought the knipex 72 62 200 flush cutter. It's very similar to the cobolt pliers, spring loaded and lockable. It's a high leverage tool, you can cut copper busbar, and soft metals and zip ties. The head is angled and the confort grip is very nice. The only downside is that limited opening of the cutting edges, just like on the cobolt pliers.

[@velse9869]

I have a pair of the Tsunodas. They are my work horse for zip ties and running cables when staging database sites. They also have a branch off company for hobbyists called “GodHand” and their SPN 120 is fantastic for flush cuts in scale models

[@egbluesuede1220]

Just used my Tsunada pliers about 15 minutes before I saw your posting! I love them. Saw them here and love them. Might get a second pair to keep in my truck.

[@notme232]

Don't forget the 5 for $10 pack of yellow handle fluh cutters you reviewed a while back. I've been using them for months on zipties and they're great. Certinly no knipex or engineers, but they do the job very well for a $2 cutter.

[@brianlittle3452]

Where is lead cut? Stained glass windows - the lead cane (the H shaped metal between the pieces of glass). Might be useful at the corner joints where several pieces of lead meet. Thanks for the videos and information.

[@awges]

You need to get some Sterling Black Panthers they're the best multi use snips on the market and have a cult following across all of Australia I've never seen anyone outside of Australia with them

[@awges]

@@NewliverNewlifeanother tool I don't see many people utilising are anvil shears they're the best tool for snipping vinyl and rope since they don't pinch or squeeze whatever they cut which is important for me as a glazier

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

I think the smaller tsunoda make excellent finger nail and toe nail clippers, you just use a file to round out your nails and you'll have some super strong nails. Sometimes with cheap finger nail clippers they'll cause a hang nail.

[@chiphill4856]

I'm also guilty of using flush cutters for toe nails and finger nails!

[@sandy_knight]

I bought some Fujiya 90CS-125s last year (IIRC

[@samus4799]

Lead is often used as a waterproof layer under tile for showers. Very long lasting. Also more esoteric is stained glass work. That’s lead between the glass.

[@NWGR]

Thanks for the overview on the knipex cutters Doc. I have the tsunodas and several brands in the style of the milwaukee; xuron, hakko, the yellow handled ones you had a video on a while back. All useful but I really like the tsunodas for zip ties.

[@espressomatic]

These are all made to primarily cut metal. Anyone doing a lot of zip tie work has a zip tie gun. Soft metals like copper, tin, tin+lead blends (solder), aluminum and through-hole electronic component legs.

[@leonardobehrens1204]

The best flash cutters for model kits/gunplas are Godhands spn 120 which are about 60. They are purpose used for trimming thin plastics norhin else. I wonder whats the next level thay does plastics and metal. Which of these should be....feel like the tsunada or knipex. Maybe snap on covers previous minus godhands in terms of material and width. I know people in electronics go through a bunch of the cheap Milwaukee style but on expensive brand (some italian) the balance between quality and price where im not worry about even having to warranty the tool (btw godhands turn to be more expensive on some hard core hobbyist who break them and buy them again NO warranty)

[@bulshavix6]

I have noticed after using the knipex set for several months that the 160’s are more flush than the 140 or 180. I got the 140 and 180 in a set and got the 160 separately. I have 2 sets and it’s the same on both. I carry the 160s every day and the others stay in the drawers w the snap on, tsunoda and icon. Amazon has a good knock off of the knipex if you don’t want to spend much money or you want to put one in a bunch of different kits to carry and not worry if they get stolen, lost or given away. I have given them away sometimes so people have something to cut stuff and not be sharp around their kids. For $5 it was worth it I bought like 12 of them and gave 4 away already but I usually use the knipex or tsunoda.

[@DA-zi6eq]

I owned several flush cutters but i do like the tsunoda ones a bit better because of the teeth they have. It allows you to pull the zip tie tighter and then cut!!!!! Great plier underrated!!!!! Good vid tho!!!! 👍

[@bookmn0926]

Try a piece of heat shrink as a sheath, you can get it to conform with pliers closed.

[@bulshavix6]

I have the tsunodas and had to use them once that the knipex didn’t work for but I liked the knipex so much I bought 2 sets of the 180s and 140s and a 160 from fasteners incorporated because they had one in the store. Then I got 5 of the Amazon knockoffs (Igance) to give away to my manager, the other technicians and one to my brother. Because I have been looking for something that works like the tsunoda and snap on for a while

[@bulshavix6]

The application I needed the tsunoda for was to cut plastic out of a hole in a kiddie gate. To put leveling feet in the holes to make it wider for our hallway by the front door to keep the dogs out

[@summerwind4590]

I put some heat shrink tubing over my plier’s head to keep them safe, you could also play around with kydex if you are inclined

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

I got the 140 and the 160 or 180 in a pack together for around $50

[@rudihartono8848]

used shrink sleeve to protect the blade and prevent it from open when slot into the sleeve(use 3 sleeves)

[@johnskilling7019]

IGAN-P6 work for me. Only really use em for zip ties but they do pretty good on em.

[@dinomares5697]

Good job love you From Dino Mares Fontana CA

[@MikeyFFA500]

I love my Knipex 78 61 125 for flush cutting! Doc - This is unrelated to the video but have you looked at the ARES 10038-5-Piece Hose and Seal Removal Set? I just got it today and it's amazing for the price!

[@johnossendorf9979]

I'm interested in 4.5 inch flush cutters for my maintenance man EDC tool bag. Suggestions?

[@gerardoramirez2517]

Keiba PL-726. From Japan I had a pair for as long as I can remember. Got a new set on Amazon for $16. I was going to get the Icons since the recent price drop to $25 if I remember correctly, but after using these I'm not sure if I will soon maybe with a good coupon .

[@muxmurki1497]

Unfortunately, the Tsunodas are about twice the price here in Germany as they are in the U.S.... but we get the Knipex for $ 19. So it's economically hard to test the blue ones, though the pulling feature looks nice. Snap-on is even more expensive here.

[@drengskap]

By a strange coincidence, a couple of weeks ago I ground down the face of some 30-year-old Stanley diagonal cutters (made in Japan - when did Stanley stop doing that?) to make flush cutters, and they look remarkably similar to the Knipex.

[@t5roark]

Baby fingernail clippers actually work fairly well for zip ties. By nature they are designed to leave soft edges, and only cost a few bucks

[@gplusgplus2286]

Knipex 7831125 or similar, its like the electronics small cutter, works perfect. Why have a big one for zipties?

[@AK-IT]

I have the Snap-on flush cutter. I dont like that it is stiff or that it is not spring loaded. I am going to get the Bahco 2101PG-160, it has a flush cutting edge, spring loaded that can be adjusted so not spring loaded for storage. Bahco might be the mfg of the previous Snap-on flush cutter before the cold forged steel versions in this video.

[@boosted2.4_sky]

1:12.. unless you buy it off the Snap-on truck.. then it's only $10 more than the Knipex that they inflate the price on too...

[@tlent55]

Where do you find them on the Snap-on website

[@chiphill4856]

Try kydex for your pliers protectors ✌🏼

[@jeffstewart9568]

To be honest as a professional in the space industry for certain cable ties, we don't use flush cutters. We use a zip tie gun that tensions the zip tie to the proper clamping force and it cuts flush at the same time. Hellermantyton makes a professional one but you can get a good zip tie gun for 30 bucks online.

[@peterryan7340]

Hey Doc, what product do you use to clean your hand tools and power tools. I mostly use WD40 but maybe i shouldn't be?

[@davadoff]

If it’s just to oil then WD40 is not the best, but to dissolve rust is ok. I think there is an alternative that has the solvent part without the oil part… it might be WD40 specialist contact cleaner. Knipex from the factory use a special finish that feels clean and dry but prevents rust, I’m pretty sure. I heard you can use boiled linseed oil on tools. When it dries it polymerises like a plastic so tools are protected without being oily.

[@bijanshahidi3933]

Thanks for the info.My few cent on this is probably by "covering the top" in order to 'save' it one might pre stress the spring in continuous compression, thereby shortening its life. I might think a "free loaded' spring shall have a happier life. Just my conjecture.

[@omicrondec]

Static compression does not harm springs.

[@regesterw]

JDT Co. has great flush cutters and pry tools that aren’t too expensive !! No I’m not an employee..

[@DesertKnifeGuru]

Check out Klein D275-5, Thanks Doc.

[@lastbesttool]

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[@davidmcgee2126]

Harbor freight icon flush cuts and Doyle Get 2 for less than the others. Local lifetime warranty exchange if you need

[@RhinoAg]

intertube great idea

[@SWKFAMOUS]

You should check out the kaiweets multimeters. I've had one in service now for over a year and most of that was servicing electrical equipment. I think they are a good alternative.

[@mariogarcia1415]

A large nail clippers will do the same job

[@mikethorntonr1]

Ktool 76000 works way better cir zip ties it tights and flush cuts them but they designed for zip ties but i love it you cant get them nowhere near as tight as you can with it

[@1pieman]

Snap on had a 3 piece mini pliers set promo $115. The dikes in there are a smaller version PLP300A 👍😎👍

[@1pieman]

@@gstein123 PLP300A Set includes (1) P87150A Cutting Pliers, (1) P92055A 4-1/2" Snipe Nose Pliers and (1) P91045A 5-1/2" Needle Nose Pliers

[@elizabeththompson4424]

Kaiweets some reviews says it DULLS auickly WARNING! scAmazon reviews can be inflated!

[@thesneak281]

They should make curved ones for finger nails... 😂

[@apd5084]

less is more sometimes... I'd rather just grab my side cutters

[@justinoff1]

I had no idea Ill cut zip ties were such a danger to the mechanic community

[@karlosss1868]

The knipex 125mm are garbage. I may ave had a faulty pair but the company wouldn't respond to my first and only question (inc images) so i imagine any warranty claims are not worth the paper they are written on as well.

[@xDooksx]

Jealous of this wire cutter collection.

[@mikegraham7078]

Why don't you have a zip-tie gun? That's the best tool for zip ties.

[@lastbesttool]

Good question. Do you have a suggested one to consider? Thanks for watching.

[@mikegraham7078]

@@lastbesttool I use the Ty-Rap ERG-50. The orange one. I have used cheaper ones, but the ERG-50 is the bomb. I do a lot of electrical so I am using zip ties all of the time, and this gun saves a lot of time and misery.

[@jonathanmark7751]

I have Tsunoda and love them. Too bad the Knipex flush cutting pliers don't use the same locking mechanism found on their forged wire strippers that's also spring loaded.

[@blackout7615]

Fingernail clippers will cut zip ties and plastic. Flush cutters should be able to cut 0.045 stainless wire or they are junk, worthless, designs, with little to no real application.

[@coryulrich6489]

You have a literal $82 zip tie cutter

[@PaulDerwin-v1u]

Drop the K and say nip - X