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Klein Electrician Scissors (Snips)
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Klein Electrician Scissors (Snips)

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Heavy-duty electrician's scissors, also known as snips, used for cutting wire, cable jacket, and cordage on the job.

Why it's buy-it-for-life

Recommended by an electrician as a durable, hardworking alternative to household scissors for cutting metal and cable.

What redditors say

Recommended on reddit as recently as January 2025

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    r/BuyItForLife comment

    Look into some Klein electrician scissors, also known as snips.

scissors snips electrician wire-cutting hand-tool

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