FrosBros82 Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Does anyone have an opinion or suggestion on bolt cutters? I don't need anything too crazy, but I am looking to add something for my toolbox on my truck. I hear Ridgid is good, but I figured I'd get some additional information prior to making a purchase. Thanks, FB82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 I use a mastercraft maximum pair of 30" cutters. It hasn't ran into anything it couldn't handle; no shortage of locks, etc. A compact pair of Knipex cobolts are on my wish list. 8" compacts seem handy and I've heard positive things. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrosBros82 Posted July 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Cool thanks. Pretty expensive? 50 minutes ago, Bremon said: I use a mastercraft maximum pair of 30" cutters. It hasn't ran into anything it couldn't handle; no shortage of locks, etc. A compact pair of Knipex cobolts are on my wish list. 8" compacts seem handy and I've heard positive things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeldfabNeil Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 I keep 24" Armstrong bolt cutters on my truck. Anythig bigger I just use my cordless grinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 I recall reading somewhere that Ace hardware had USA made bolt cutters really reasonably priced. I couldn't tell you what brand or ho good they are/were, I really only have experience with Knipex mini bolt cutters...Every other time I've used bolt cutters they belonged to someone else and I didn't really care what brand they were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 @FrosBros82, the Knipex is usual pricing for them; around $75CAD. Probably $50-60 USD I would guess. My 30" were cheap. Around $35 USD I believe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolgeek8426 Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 i use and sell HK Porters good brand we have been using the same 36 inch one for years cutting rebar and you can get replacement teeth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moze Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 I keep these on the van. Don't need something this size too often so wasn't worried about the best there was....I was more concerned about it being compact. These fit the bill perfectly. i've cut a bunch with them, they're pretty decent, priced right and fold away for storage. Plus they're black and yellow. 😎 https://www.amazon.com/ToughBuilt-TB-BC-01001A-14-Inches-Compact-Cutter/dp/B00582WQA2/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_469_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3HD2W7K5PJJ9WZQNN2V0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evp Posted February 7, 2019 Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 If you need a reliable and extremely high-quality tool, then of course you should look in the direction of KNIPEX 71 72 610. It has 62 HRC cutting edge hardness and able to cut metal rod up to 48 HRC and diameter up to 3/8 inch. Of the minuses-twice the higher price compared to the closest analogues of other brands. If the price is more important, then try WorkPro W017006A or Maxilla FB-24 Folding Bolt Cutter. At a cost within $50, they have good tech specs. If you are interested in the minimum weight and compactness — the best choice will be Fuller Tool Pro Series 18-Inch. It weight only 3.45 pounds. While analogues weigh between 5 and 9 pounds. There are of course other good bolt cutters, which you can read in detail in this review https://toolslaboratory.com/best-bolt-cutter-buyers-guide-2019/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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