Kett KD-440 14 Gauge Double-Cut Shears

by Kett

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This lightweight, pistol-grip shear cuts 14 gauge mild steel and most grades of stainless to 16 gauge. Double insulated, the KE440 cuts at over 150 inches per minute, leaving a clean, flat sheet ready to fabricate. Distortions are absorbed in an easily disposed of waste curl, leaving the sheet cool and free of burn, chips and burrs. The cutting blades are finest high-speed steel, which you can easily replace individually or in replacement blade kit.

Product Description

This lightweight, pistol-grip shear cuts 14 gauge mild steel and most grades of stainless to 16 gauge. Double-insulated, the 5 AMP KD-440 cuts at over 150 inches per minute, leaving a clean, flat sheet, ready to fabricate. Distortions are absorbed in an easily disposed of waste curl, leaving the sheet cool and free of burn, chips and burrs. The cutting blades are finest high-speed steel, which you can easily replace.

Product Details

Product Manual [314kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 5.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000224KA
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: KD-440
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #112,921 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #79 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Shears & Nibblers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kett KE440 14-Gauge Power Shears A nice addition to my tools, May 17, 2001

By 

"woolfey" (Clinton, MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kett KD-440 14 Gauge Double-Cut Shears (Tools & Home Improvement)

I read the only review of this product before I ordered mine.. and the previous reviewer seems not to like his... so with a slight amount of trepidation I ordered a shear of my own.... ( I already own the 18 guage version and the 16 gage additional head) I am currently working on a project covering skateboard ramps with 14 guage steel to protect them from the elements... I didn't think my 16 guage shear was going to be long for this world using it on the heavier metal...So I got this one... It is doing an awe-inspirng job.... I have used in the past the shears with two jaws... like the Bosch and the Dewalt....and for doing tight radius' they are great... but these cut straight lines effortlessly and will do larger radii quite well. On a skate ramp 5 foot radii would be tight... I am thoroughly satified with these shears and would highly recomend them to anyone...The Variable speed option is great.... I didn't think I would care about it....I would however ..based on my previous experience with Kett products, get a spare set of teeth (jaws?) because surprizes happen... All in all I'm very happy.. I would also reccomend the metal case... It's a handy place to keep your spare cutters and the grease...

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This shear is great!!!, April 25, 2005

By 

T. Schindler (Janesville, WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kett KD-440 14 Gauge Double-Cut Shears (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased this shear for a school shop. We have put it through all the paces in the shop. It hasn't faultered once and doesn't show any signs of wear. We have cut 14 all the way down to 22 gauge steel and have not had any issues with it. I talked to several shop owners who use the Kett shears for various materials. None of them had any complaints about the shear. I would talk to people in your area about shears and see what they are using. I am more than impressed with the one I purchased.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars buy a dewalt, June 23, 2001

By 

R. Main (Los Altos, CA USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Kett KD-440 14 Gauge Double-Cut Shears (Tools & Home Improvement)

My new Kett KE440 shears quit after one hour of use. Motor wasn't getting juice, loose wire. It took Kett an unreasonably long time to turn around the warranty repair, and they had to be called once and asked where is it. Seems the product quality is low, and the people aren't too concerned about their buyers. Buy a DeWalt, I did.