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A cut above the rest.

Nip your next job in the bud with Maun’s range of Diagonal cutting pliers.

High-leverage side cutter design to cut hard wire with minimal effort.

Maun Diagonal Cutting Pliers for Flush Cuts on Wire & Metal

Our diagonal pliers come in two different sizes (140mm and 160mm), and with two different handle options (zinc plated or soft plastic comfort grips).

Each engineered by our experts to tackle all sorts of wire and cable.

Cut. Nip. Snip. Designed for professionals who cut wires daily, our side cutting pliers are essential tools for engineers, electricians, and manufacturers looking for top quality tools.

We also have Small side cutters, Wire cutters, Heavy-duty wire cutters, End cutters, Fence wire cutters, Piano wire cutters, Steel wire cutters, and Metal cutting pliers. We have a range of combination pliers too, including our Side Cutter Parallel Pliers.

Our hand tools experts uniquely engineered these side cutters for high performance with minimal effort. Hardened cutting edges give these items exceptional durability and a long service life. The carefully manufactured cutting edge helps you make precise cuts, perfect for tradesmen, DIYers, and hobbyists who care about the end product.

Made in England and built to last, our nippers are created to cut all types of wire again and again. With compound-lever action for less effort, they’re the best tools for cutting hard, dental, and piano wires. They are great for cutting springs and durable materials too, with comfortable handles that offer excellent grip. 

Best Diagonal Side Cutters

Our special diagonal cutters offer different jaw widths and openings designed for all kinds of capacities. High-leverage induction-hardened cutting tools. A durable return spring for easier handling (particularly on multiple cuts). Maun are the UK experts in ergonomic and cleverly engineered hand tools, and this range of precision diagonal cutting pliers is no different.

Side cutter pliers create an indentation into the wire, which the tool wedges apart. The cutter edges of the jaws intersect the joint rivet at an angle (which is where it gets the name "diagonal pliers"). They shouldn't be used in a shearing action and don't have traditional blades. Other common names include "a pair of dikes" in the electrical trade, as well as "nippers" and "snips".

See every size and handle option, plus the 1000V insulated and sealing wire versions, in our diagonal cutting pliers range.

Maun Insulated Side Cutters

We are proud to announce our new range of insulated pliers and cutters, perfect for electricians working on live or potentially live circuits. These side cutters are Certified to IEC 60900:2018 for protection on systems up to 1000V AC and 1500V DC.

See the full range here.

Why Choose Maun Diagonal Pliers?

One of the major advantages of upgrading to a professional-grade pair of Maun cutters is the versatility they bring. Cutting different materials - whether it’s wire, plastic tubing, or thin metal sheets - requires different strengths and cutting styles, but Maun cutters are designed to handle a range of materials, so you won’t need multiple tools for different tasks.

For instance, a our tools can easily transition from cutting through soft copper wire to snipping tougher electrical cables without losing performance. Expertly crafted diagonal pliers for professionals and DIY home users.

Our original side cutters have been in action for over 75 years; they’re masterpieces. It’s just another problem solved by Maun.

Can't see what you are looking for? Check out our full range of Cutting Pliers.

We also have a range of cable cutters here.

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