- Flush cutter for shear cutting soft wire up to 20 AWG (0.8 mm)
- Alloy steel with Rockwell hardness 54-56C for strength
- Return spring requires minimal hand movement
- Compact size for access in small areas
- Nonslip hand grips for comfort and control
Specifications for this item
- Brand Name
- Xuron
- Part Number
- 170-II
- Number of Items
- 1
- Material Type
- Carbon Steel
- System of Measurement
- Inch
- UPC
- 000885354557 , 615265902053
- EAN
- 0000885354557 , 0615265902053
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The Xuron 170-II flush cutter, for shear cutting soft wire, is alloy steel, and has a return spring and nonslip hand grips. It cuts soft wire up to 20 American wire gauge (AWG) (0.8 mm). The alloy steel flush cutter has Rockwell hardness 54-56C for strength, and a return spring that requires minimal hand movement. It is compact, for access into small areas, and has nonslip hand grips for comfort and control. The Xuron 170-II flush cutter can be used to trim wire in precision electronics work and plastic degating.
Dimensions are 5 x 1.85 x .50 inches (H x W x D), and the flush cutter weighs 2.05 oz. (H is height, the vertical distance from lowest to highest point; W is width, the horizontal distance from left to right; D is depth, the horizontal distance from front to back.)
Flush cutters are wire cutters that are ground to the apex of the cutting edge on one jaw side, allowing an even cut. They can be used to trim copper, brass, iron, aluminum, and steel wires, and are commonly used in precision electronics and jewelry applications.
Xuron Corporation manufactures electronics-grade hand tools for the electronics, aerospace, plastic molding, floral, and fishing industries. The company, founded in 1971, is headquartered in Saco, ME.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
66 of 66 people found the following review helpful
By quadcomm
Amazon Verified Purchase
I did not pay attention to this product description:
"Capacity: 18 AWG"
That means it should not be used to cut thicker than 18 gauge wires. I however cut 16 AWG many times (no problems) and then attempted to cut a 20+ bundle of 16 gauge wires at once. One of the two shears snapped off.
Xuron sent me a replacement for free. Feeling guilty that I cost them money due to my irresponsibility, I decided to buy another Shear cutter (an LX model, which is stamped out of thicker metal and is heat-treated to a higher hardness. It's designed to cut 16 AWG wires). Very happy with their products and service.
The LX model is physically the same size as this 170-II. The LX weighs 54 grams and the 170-II weighs 49 grams. I can't feel the weight difference in my hand. I'd probably recommend the LX as it costs less than three bucks extra.
"Capacity: 18 AWG"
That means it should not be used to cut thicker than 18 gauge wires. I however cut 16 AWG many times (no problems) and then attempted to cut a 20+ bundle of 16 gauge wires at once. One of the two shears snapped off.
Xuron sent me a replacement for free. Feeling guilty that I cost them money due to my irresponsibility, I decided to buy another Shear cutter (an LX model, which is stamped out of thicker metal and is heat-treated to a higher hardness. It's designed to cut 16 AWG wires). Very happy with their products and service.
The LX model is physically the same size as this 170-II. The LX weighs 54 grams and the 170-II weighs 49 grams. I can't feel the weight difference in my hand. I'd probably recommend the LX as it costs less than three bucks extra.
29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
By M. Gladden
Amazon Verified Purchase
I keep it in my guitar case. It works perfect for clipping guitar strings after re-stringing.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By cturnbull802
Amazon Verified Purchase
these cutters are an amazing tool for getting into hard to reach places, i bought them for removing ICs
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good for precision PCB work
I really like this cutter for clipping leads from components soldered into a circuit board. The angle of the blades makes it easy to get a close cut. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Joshua P. Luben
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice cutter
Cuts well, good angle and comfy grip. I would recommend to a friend. I use it all the time now.
Published 7 days ago by Compuman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very nice cutters
I have always used scissors, needle nose pliers, and dykes to break/cut wires and other similar things. I saw these on Amazon and thought I would give them a try. WOW! Read more
Published 10 days ago by Lonnie W
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect tool for th job
First real fine modeling tool I bought, Amazon makes my hobby easy. Used for clipping tiny plastic parts from the molding "sprew", these also work on other plastic adnvery... Read more
Published 14 days ago by Jeffrey Phillips
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent tools
I use it for my plastic modeling tasks-- primarily to clip parts from the sprue with minimal damage. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Pet magnet
5.0 out of 5 stars
best choise
this micro-shear is very practical in job. cut wires very easy. the frip in very good quality and made from good material. I am very contented.
Published 1 month ago by rati
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great cutters
I bought these after getting tired of using the cutters on old pliers. HUGE improvement. These cut hookup wire, component leads and solder wick clean and quick.
Published 1 month ago by Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars
My first pair finally wore out...
after years of service, so I bought the same again! I use these daily and couldn't be happier with them.
Published 1 month ago by Michael Rippe
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect
I love these things. The spring is flush with/inside the handle, making it pretty much impossible to ruin the mechanism by tossing in the toolbox or when working "in the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by J. wessendorf
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ideal for hobby and craft...
Bought the Xuron 410 Micro-Shear as well as this to try out. Cuts clean and minimal cleaning. Perfect for small parts cutting. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Wong Lai Yuin
