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Yellow-handled cable cutter with curved vinyl grips and flat cutting tip

Ideal

Ideal 45-074 7" Cable Cutter 1/2" cutlery

SKU CH-4Z99-HBVDX

A 7-inch cable cutter with shear action for copper cables up to 1/2 inch, curved handles for leverage, and a flat tip for ties or braid trimming

  • TypeFlatware
  • Cuts copper cables up to 1/2 inch diameter
  • Shear cutting action slices through coax up to RG-11
  • Curved handles provide extra leverage for easier cuts
  • Flat tip trims cable ties and braids cleanly
  • Stamped steel with ground edges stays sharp longer

What this cutter handles

The Ideal 45-074 is a 7-inch cable cutter built for copper-based cables up to 1/2 inch thick. It suits electricians and installers who need clean shear cuts on coaxial lines through RG-11 and twisted-pair runs.

How the design changes the work

Curved vinyl-coated handles give extra leverage so each squeeze requires less effort. A flat cutting tip adds a second function for trimming cable ties or braid without switching tools. Stamped steel with form-ground edges keeps the shear action sharp.

Installing and common snags

No assembly is needed; the tool works straight from the pack. The handles are not insulated, so live-circuit work is unsafe. Proposition 65 warnings apply for cancer and reproductive-harm chemicals present in the materials.

Highlights

  • Cuts copper cables up to 1/2 inch diameter
  • Shear cutting action slices through coax up to RG-11
  • Curved handles provide extra leverage for easier cuts
  • Flat tip trims cable ties and braids cleanly
  • Stamped steel with ground edges stays sharp longer

Specifications

BrandIDEAL
TypeFlatware

Questions about this item

How long will the stamped-steel cutting edges stay sharp on the 45-074 cutter?

The form-ground edges are designed for repeated copper and coaxial cuts; sharpening or replacement depends on how often you cut RG-11 or twisted-pair cable.

What stops me from cutting thicker than 1/2 in copper with this tool?

The 1/2 in maximum wire thickness is the mechanical limit; forcing larger conductors will deform the shear blades.

Do the yellow vinyl grips get hot or slip during all-day use?

The curved handles give extra leverage so less force is needed, reducing heat build-up and keeping the comfort grip secure.

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