The 160mm diagonal side cutters (Draper DR07053) are precision hand tools designed for cutting wire, pins and small fasteners where a clean, flush cut is required. Their primary use is to snip soft and medium-hard electrical and workshop wire, trim component leads, and remove cotter pins and small rivets in tight spaces where a lateral cutting action is needed.

These cutters are forged from chrome vanadium steel (Cr-V), hardened and tempered for durability. The cutting edges are induction hardened to give long-lasting sharpness and are finished with a satin chrome plating to resist corrosion and reduce surface wear. The tool conforms to recognised forged cutting plier standards (for example DIN/ISO cutting plier specifications such as DIN 5749 / ISO 5749) and is manufactured to meet common British hand tool quality requirements. The 160mm length gives a good balance of leverage and access; the head type is diagonal cutting and the cutting geometry is optimised for side-cutting performance. Drive and thread types are not applicable to this tool.

Typical applications include electrical installation and maintenance, automotive wiring work, electronics and PCB trimming, general engineering and routine workshop tasks. Trades which commonly use 160mm diagonal cutters include electricians, appliance engineers, telecoms technicians, hobby electronics builders and maintenance teams in manufacturing environments. They are well suited to cutting copper, aluminium and soft steel wires, cable ties and soldered component leads. These cutters are not recommended for cutting hardened high tensile or piano wire, where specialised tools are required.

Key benefits of this 160mm diagonal cutter are its corrosion-resistant chrome finish, the strength and toughness supplied by Cr-V steel construction and the long-lasting cutting edge due to induction hardening. The non-slip, PVC-dipped handles provide a secure, comfortable grip for repetitive work and improved control in confined spaces. Compatibility with a wide range of common wire types makes these cutters a versatile addition to any toolbox.

Duchy Fasteners stocks the 160mm diagonal side cutters individually and in trade packs; we also offer related sizes (for example 125mm and 180mm lengths) and multi-tool assortments to suit different job requirements. If you need help selecting the right size or quantity, contact our sales team.