Built with heat-treated steel blades, this mini bolt cutter is effective at snipping wires, bolts, chains, and more.
– Protected by a limited 10-year warranty – Weighs less than a pound – Built with an ergonomic rubber grip
– Doesn’t have a locking mechanism for securing its blades – Doesn’t have a spring-assisted grip
This Tekton eight-inch bolt cutter has rolled-steel handles wrapped in a ribbed rubber grip to deliver a controlled cut.
– Built with alloy steel jaws -Cuts material up to 3/16 inches in diameter – Includes a locking mechanism that keeps its jaws closed for added safety
– Its steel jaws didn’t open as wide as other models, which made it difficult to cut thicker materials – Its ribbed grip can irritate hands after prolonged use
This bolt cutter from KNIPEX weighs just 10.4 ounces and provides enough cutting power to snip thin wires and nails.
– Features built-in gripping jaws for pulling nails and wires – Available in a smaller six-inch model – Wrapped in a plastic-coated grip
– Is the most expensive mini bolt cutter in this review – Its plastic-coated grip isn’t comfortable
Made with a spring-assisted handle wrapped in a rubber grip, this mini bolt cutter prioritizes comfort and ease of use.
– Comes with a limited lifetime warranty – Equipped with corrosion-resistant jaws – Includes a hooked locking mechanism
– Only offered in one color – Doesn’t make a clean cut on materials like bolts and thick piano wire
These eight-inch bolt cutters feature thin, easy-to-grip handles and are protected by GreatNeck’s limited lifetime warranty.
– Is the most affordable product in this review – Constructed out of durable forged steel – Equipped with an adjusting screw that helps the tool adapt to various materials
– Its ribbed vinyl grip was the most uncomfortable to use – Its small jaws were the least effective of all tested bolt cutters
