The Ninesteps Nippers Collection
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.
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Essential Nippers
Classic Nippers
Premium Nippers
Why Choose Ninesteps Nippers?
Explore the differences between our Classic and Premium side cutters in this video.
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
