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Dedicated wire cutters instead of Leatherman tool - Steve - 3 June 2013
I've been doing a quite a bit of stock fencing recently, pig wire, barbed wire etc., and it's come a quite a surprise how tough some of this high-tensile wire is. It's certainly well past the comfortable limit for a multi-tool to handle.
Wire is very useful for making shelters, traps, even making into your own secure area, and you are practically guaranteed to come across it, so I'm putting a proper set of cutters in my bag.
RE: Dedicated wire cutters instead of Leatherman tool - Carnebwen - 3 June 2013
Have you tried any of the sog power lock type tools. They have extra gubbins and leverage for cutting. Supposedly better than leathermen.
RE: Dedicated wire cutters instead of Leatherman tool - bigpaul - 3 June 2013
already put a pair of snips in my pack.
RE: Dedicated wire cutters instead of Leatherman tool - Skean Dhude - 3 June 2013
The one tool that covers everything is for EDC and BOB where you want to stay light. For real everyday use you want a good solid version of a decent tool.
It is so you can handle a multitue iof eventualities while remaining light. Your toolkit though needs more robust tools.
RE: Dedicated wire cutters instead of Leatherman tool - Steve - 3 June 2013
(3 June 2013, 14:34)Skean Dhude Wrote: The one tool that covers everything is for EDC and BOB where you want to stay light. For real everyday use you want a good solid version of a decent tool.
It is so you can handle a multitue iof eventualities while remaining light. Your toolkit though needs more robust tools.
I understand, but my BOB will have a proper pair of sidecutters as well as the Leatherman, because wire fence is something you come across so often.
RE: Dedicated wire cutters instead of Leatherman tool - NorthernRaider - 3 June 2013
Good post komrade steve
can you please reccomend a good pair of fencing wire cutters ?
RE: Dedicated wire cutters instead of Leatherman tool - Steve - 3 June 2013
(3 June 2013, 14:59)NorthernRaider Wrote: Good post komrade steve
I use a pair of these:
http://www.cooksongold.com/Jewellery-Tools/5.5140mm-Maun-Side-Cutter-To-Cut-Maximum-2.0mm-Hard-prcode-999-651?p=gs&kpid=18283950120&gclid=CNSQ--iKyLcCFajKtAodyxQAhQ
They cut all the common fence wire easily and are small too.
RE: Dedicated wire cutters instead of Leatherman tool - NorthernRaider - 3 June 2013
(3 June 2013, 15:23)Steve Wrote:(3 June 2013, 14:59)NorthernRaider Wrote: Good post komrade steve
I use a pair of these:
http://www.cooksongold.com/Jewellery-Tools/5.5140mm-Maun-Side-Cutter-To-Cut-Maximum-2.0mm-Hard-prcode-999-651?p=gs&kpid=18283950120&gclid=CNSQ--iKyLcCFajKtAodyxQAhQ
They cut all the common fence wire easily and are small too.
Cool ta muchly Steve, they are similar to the side nippers I used on my car, but bigger and tougher looking, thanks you ind Sir.
RE: Dedicated wire cutters instead of Leatherman tool - Highlander - 3 June 2013
Out of curiosity, why would you want to cut wire?
I dont mean to ask a stupid question, but if I was bugging out, I wouldn't want to carry a heavy tool to cut wire, because I cant think why I would need to,.. and if I was really desperate to cut a piece I would bend it back and forth
If I was to add a good wire cutter to a tool bag, then I would highly recommend this tool, I have used one of these for years and it cuts a well now as it did over ten years ago [ I think ten ]
http://www.ironmongeryonline.com/product/Crescent-Heavy-Duty-Fence-Tool-265mm/15634/gs/
RE: Dedicated wire cutters instead of Leatherman tool - Carnebwen - 3 June 2013
Good lord that thing looks awesome. Does it come on a 6ft pole?