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How to use FELCO® Cable Cutters

Swiss made FELCO® brand cable cutters are recognized throughout the world for their precision manufacture and cutting capabilities. Made from the highest quality case hardened tool steel, FELCO’s® proprietary tempering process ensures the hardest and longest lasting cutting blade surfaces.

Plastic coated handles provide a firm comfortable grip. Replacement parts are available from stock. All cutters are tested before leaving the factory.

FELCO C3

The newest of the precision cable cutters from FELCO®. Manufactured to cut very high tensile strength wire and cable with less effort and longer life than the traditional C7.

Other unique features of the C3:
Full length blades are pointed to help capture the cable or wire when cutting.
10% to 15% greater blade hardness than the C7 9/64″ (3.5mm) Cutting capacity Better Ergonomics
The C3 has a handle spread of only 5″ when fully opened. This gives a very comfortable fit for even the smallest of hands. Additionally, a softer handle spring allows for easier closing of this tool.
Length: 8″
Weight: 10 oz
Proper Care: Keep center bolt tight, blades clean and lubricated

FELCO C7

Our most popular cutter, the original C7 is unmatched by its competitors in blade hardness, long life, and cutting capabilities. A cable when crushed or deformed in cutting is difficult to use with fittings. FELCO cable cutters with the unique triangular jaws, never leave frayed ends. The C7 cuts wire rope 5/32″ in diameter and smaller. The C7 is great also great for hard wire 1/8″ and smaller
Length: 8″
Weight: 10 oz
Proper Care: Keep center bolt tight, blades clean and lubricated

FELCO C9

Lean one handle against the chest and the other one on the thigh. Press down with the upper part of the body without changing the position of the hands.  The smallest of the two handled cable cutters will cut up to 1/4″ steel cable and up to 3/16″ high tensile steel strand.
All parts are easily replaceable.
Length: 13″
Weight: 1.5 lbs
Proper Care: Keep center bolt tight, blades clean and lubricated

FELCO C12

Sit down on the upper handle by keeping your balance and drop your body down hard on the cutter handle.  Strong lightweight forged aluminum handles give these heavy duty cutters outstanding performance. Their cutting capacity is optimized by the shape of the handles. This is a professional tool for cutting wire rope, steel rod, or spring wire. It is made to last in a manufacturing environment.
All parts are easily replaceable.
Cuts up to 3/8″ diameter wire rope and up to 3/16″ high tensile steel strand.
Length: 19″
Weight: 3.0 lbs.
Proper Care: Keep center bolt tight, blades clean and lubricated

FELCO C16

Sit down on the upper handle by keeping your balance and drop your body down hard on the cutter handle.  Strong lightweight forged aluminum handles give these heavy duty cutters outstanding performance. Their cutting capacity is optimized by the shape of the handles. This is a professional tool, made to last in a manufacturing environment, when cutting wire rope, steel rod, or spring wire.
All parts are easily replaceable.
Cuts up to 5/8″ diameter wire rope and up to 1/4″ high tensile steel strand.
Length: 23″
Weight: 5.0 lbs.
Proper Care: Keep center bolt tight, blades clean and lubricated

FELCO CDO

Barbed Wire Cutter:
The “Commando” Cutter
 is the most efficient barbed wire cutter, capable of cutting up to two strands of the hardest barbed wire at one time. FELCO’s® triangular cutting action makes even one handed cutting easy. Hooked blades make barbed wire easy to guide into cutting jaws.
Length: 7 3/4″
Weight: 8 oz
Proper Care: Keep center bolt tight, blades clean and lubricated

FELCO C108

Sit down on the upper handle by keeping your balance and drop your body down hard on the cutter handle.  The FELCO® unique force transmission system enables even the hardest yacht rigging wire and wire rope to be cut with ease. The C108 is an indispensable tool for safety in the event of a mast breaking or other rigging failure. All parts are salt water corrosion resistant.
Cuts high tensile wire rope or cable up to 5/16″ in diameter.
Cuts hard steel rods up to 1/4″ in diameter.
Length: 22″
Weight: 4.5 lbs.
Proper Care: Keep center bolt tight, blades clean and lubricated

FELCO C112

Sit down on the upper handle by keeping your balance and drop your body down hard on the cutter handle.  The FELCO® unique force transmission system enables even the hardest yacht rigging wire and wire rope to be cut with ease. The C112 is an indispensable tool for safety in the event of a mast breaking or other rigging failure. All parts are salt water corrosion resistant.
Cuts high tensile wire rope or cable up to 1/2″ in diameter.
Cuts hard steel rods up to 5/16″ in diameter.
Length: 29″
Weight: 8.25 lbs.
Proper Care: Keep center bolt tight, blades clean and lubricated

Felco C16E

Sit down on the upper handle by keeping your balance and drop your body down hard on the cutter handle.  The C16E is a modified C16 for cutting electrical cables. It exhibits outstanding performance when cutting electrical cables with high tensile steel core (ACSR).
Cuts up to 3/4″ diameter electrical cable.
Length: 23″
Weight: 5.0 lbs.
Proper Care: Keep center bolt tight, blades clean and lubricated

FELCO CP

The FELCO® CP cutter is ideal for cutting steel strapping and banding. It is also very good for cutting hard to cut items like rope, heavy string, twine, and tin. The red plastic covered handle is comfortable and form fitting to the hand. A thumb latch locks the cutter when not in use.
Length: 8″
Weight: 10 oz
Proper Care: Keep center bolt tight, blades clean and lubricated

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