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Nippers

Side Cutters (or 'Nippers') are essential hobby cutters for many hobbies. A much smaller and sharper derivative of the side cutters used in the electronics industry, our nippers are prefect for removing plastic parts from their runners, or any other light duty, precision cutting job you may have.
Essential Side Cutter

Choose the Essential when you want a no-fuss cutter that gets the job done. Great for beginners and those not needing super-fine cuts. Features a double-sided blade.

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NINESTEPS Essential Side Cutter
Perfect for beginners with a double-sided nipper
$13.99
Classic Side Cutter

Arguably the best performance-per-dollar cutters in our range, the Classic strikes a good balance between heavy-lifting and accuracy. Features a double-sided blade.

10 in stock
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NINESTEPS Classic Side Cutter / Nipper (Slim Jaw)
Excellent balance of durability and cutting edge
$29.99
Premium side cutter

Our Premium model features the sharpest and thinnest blade in the range, allowing for knife-like cuts to be made in confined areas. Features a single-sided blade.

8 in stock
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NINESTEPS Premium Side Cutter / Nipper (Super Slim Jaw)
Ultra-thin jaw for improved precision
$49.99

Single-sided or Double-sided?

Double Sided

Design includes a blade on one side and another blade on the other

Advantages
More agile cuts
Less chance of blade damage through maladjustment

Disadvantages
Double the stress / defamation of the plastic compared to single-sided

Single Sided

Design includes a blade on one side and an 'anvil' on the other.

Advantages
Less stresses / deformation of the plastic
More stable / precise cut

Disadvantages
Blade more easily damaged if not properly adjusted

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Comparison

Explore the differences between our Classic and Premium Side Cutters in this video.