Diagonal cutting pliers work by indenting and wedging cables apart, with the cutting edges meeting each other (as opposed to the shearing action of scissor-type cutters where the blades pass).

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This is designed to create a very close (flush) cut of wire against another object. However this does sacrifice cutting force and durability, and so they’re mainly suitable for softer materials like copper and aluminium.

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Maun diagonal cutting pliers use a compound-lever action to apply even more force through the cutting jaws, reducing the cutting effort even further. They multiply your hand force by up to 22x, and use induction-hardened jaws to HRC64 to ensure exceptional durability over a lifetime of use.

It makes the tool far more effective at cutting through difficult materials like hard wire, as well as multi-strand cables that normal cutting tools can’t cut through cleanly.

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Semi-flush cutters are similar to diagonal cutting pliers, but have part of the cutting surface worn down to allow it to cut closer to an object.

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This makes them ideal for cutting through hard metal wire (such as piano wire), or for when you’re making repeated cuts where any extra effort would tire out your hand.

This design doesn’t require such a thin cutting edge and can apply more direct force, allowing you to cut through harder materials with the same effort.

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The range of diagonal cutters available starts with the strongest and most durable cutters, and ends with the most accurate but weakest cutters.

This is appropriate for electrical work where a clean cut is needed but where protrusion won’t interfere with other components, such as preparing wires for terminal connections.