Diagonal cutting pliers (also referred to as wire cutters or diagonal pliers) offer a perfect tool for cutting wires, screws, nails or pins in confined areas.

A quality set of pliers often features as one of the most useful and common tools to feature in a toolbox, garage, or around the home – and perfect for all applications in need of cutting wires, nails, bolts to thin metal items.

These versatile hand tools come in a vast array of sizes (available in 4½ – 8-inch sizes), designs, and configurations to successfully complete a mechanics, electricians, or general handyman’s project with ease.

A set of pliers tools of this nature, come constructed in chrome-nickel steel or carbon steel for a durable, tough, and hardened cutting edge, and comes designed for either fine wire or small pins to those able more adapt at heavy-duty cutting.

Channellock, Irwin, Johnson Level & Tool, Klein, and Stanley all manufacture a series of quality diagonal cut pliers to solve a variety of applications for the professional to skilled do-it-yourself home improvement devotee.

Some of the popular models include –

The Fuller Tool 405-2905 Pro 5-Inch Diagonal Cutting Plier, in high carbon steel, comes with precision jaws for a uniform cut, large grip handles with non sticking lever mechanism, and sized with a slim overall profile for ease in reaching confined quarters – and retail for less than $10.

The Klien Tools D228-8-Inch High Leverage Diagonal Cutter Plier offers 36% more cutting power than a similar or conventional tool, with 7/16-inch jaw thickness, designed to close at the tip first, and offers perfect alignment with long-lasting performance.

Diagonal side cutting pliers offer a high leverage action to aid in a quick and easier cutting of hardened pins, nails, screws, or wires – also these tools aren’t to be used for holding or gripping an object.