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Re: Looking for a new cable cutter [Re: Shakeyjake] #7979183 10/25/23 07:42 AM 10/25/23 07:42 AM
Joined: Feb 2014 East Texas B BTLowry trapper
BTLowry trapper B Joined: Feb 2014 East Texas	Originally Posted by Shakeyjake For the few anchors and snares I’ve made, I’ve been using these s hook openers, there’s a cutting jaw inside. Got it last year at the Minnesota convention. This is what I have, but it may not meet your needs. I am cutting cable for ground stakes and to make double loop DP tie offs

Re: Looking for a new cable cutter [Re: BTLowry] #7979280 10/25/23 09:52 AM 10/25/23 09:52 AM
Joined: May 2023 PA M Minkpan trapper
Minkpan trapper M Joined: May 2023 PA	These mini bolt cutters work excellent, along with Harbor Freight mini bolt cutters Have cut lots of cable for snares etc using these. Never a problem cutting snare cable. Last edited by Minkpan; 10/25/23 09:55 AM. Reason: Add info

Re: Looking for a new cable cutter [Re: Sharkhunter] #7979997 10/26/23 09:30 AM 10/26/23 09:30 AM
Joined: Dec 2006 Minnesota 330-Trapper trapper
330-Trapper trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Minnesota	Originally Posted by Sharkhunter 8” knipex are about as good as I’ve have found. They are actually a wire/bolt cutter but they cut cable like butter and clean! Only cutters I’ll ever own. can you pm me the model # of yours? NRA and NTA Life Member www.BackroadsRevised@etsy.com

Re: Looking for a new cable cutter [Re: 330-Trapper] #7980538 10/26/23 11:27 PM 10/26/23 11:27 PM
Joined: Jun 2010 Iowa ~ADC~ The Count
~ADC~ The Count Joined: Jun 2010 Iowa	Originally Posted by 330-Trapper Originally Posted by Sharkhunter 8” knipex are about as good as I’ve have found. They are actually a wire/bolt cutter but they cut cable like butter and clean! Only cutters I’ll ever own. can you pm me the model # of yours? Couple options there. Very good reviews. ... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JN75D67/ref=twister_B07KJV7P5D?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 www.iowatrapperstalk.com ADC's Baits and Supplies, click here

Re: Looking for a new cable cutter [Re: 330-Trapper] #7980544 10/26/23 11:45 PM 10/26/23 11:45 PM
Joined: Jun 2022 South Dakota T TheYouthTrapper OP trapper
TheYouthTrapper OP trapper T Joined: Jun 2022 South Dakota	Originally Posted by 330-Trapper Originally Posted by Sharkhunter 8” knipex are about as good as I’ve have found. They are actually a wire/bolt cutter but they cut cable like butter and clean! Only cutters I’ll ever own. can you pm me the model # of yours? Here's the Amazon link https://www.amazon.com/Compact-Cutt...&hvtargid=pla-429515958918&psc=1

Re: Looking for a new cable cutter [Re: TheYouthTrapper] #7981335 10/28/23 05:45 AM 10/28/23 05:45 AM
Joined: Aug 2013 SE Minnesota D dustytinner trapper
dustytinner trapper D Joined: Aug 2013 SE Minnesota	Originally Posted by ~ADC~ I prefer these to the Felco C7's for on the line. I leave my C7s at home on the snare building bench. They are about $20 a pair as opposed to three times that the C7's cost these days. These cut cleanly every time same as the c7s but are smaller to carry, get in deep through the fur to cut super tight snares, and they fit my hand better. I'm not sure who sells them these days. Called Compact Cable Cutters when Funkes carried them. Similar http://btemodels.com/cablecutters.html Life member Minnesota Trappers Association FTA,Sportsmen's Alliance

Re: Looking for a new cable cutter [Re: TheYouthTrapper] #7983024 10/30/23 02:10 PM 10/30/23 02:10 PM
Joined: Oct 2019 Custer Co, Idaho S sneaky trapper
sneaky trapper S Joined: Oct 2019 Custer Co, Idaho	I just use the one on my ARM bench swager. Always just used linemen dikes if I need to cut one loose in the field. Sometimes nothing can be a real cool hand

Re: Looking for a new cable cutter [Re: TheYouthTrapper] #7983122 10/30/23 05:05 PM 10/30/23 05:05 PM
Joined: Jun 2010 Iowa ~ADC~ The Count
~ADC~ The Count Joined: Jun 2010 Iowa	Thanks dustytinner! I've saved that info. Those are the same just a different (older) style of grips in the picture. www.iowatrapperstalk.com ADC's Baits and Supplies, click here

Re: Looking for a new cable cutter [Re: TheYouthTrapper] #7983445 10/30/23 11:11 PM 10/30/23 11:11 PM
Joined: Jul 2007 West Tennessee D doublesettrigger trapper
doublesettrigger trapper D Joined: Jul 2007 West Tennessee	Just this past Saturday, I bought a Felco, Swiss made, at a yard sale for $1.00,,, one dollar. The spring on it is ready for boothill but it cuts cable just fine. $1.00, I couldn't pass that up. Rickey

Re: Looking for a new cable cutter [Re: SNIPERBBB] #7992437 11/11/23 11:42 PM 11/11/23 11:42 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Minnesota 330-Trapper trapper
330-Trapper trapper Joined: Dec 2006 Minnesota	Originally Posted by SNIPERBBB Need to have c7-type cutters if your running a snare line. This NRA and NTA Life Member www.BackroadsRevised@etsy.com

Re: Looking for a new cable cutter [Re: TheYouthTrapper] #8394561 04/28/25 04:57 PM 04/28/25 04:57 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Salina Kansas S SalinaKSCooner trapper
SalinaKSCooner trapper S Joined: Dec 2006 Salina Kansas	Since you're running a snare line, a purpose-built cutter like the Felco C7 or a decent knockoff is a solid move, especially if you're dealing with tight loops or have to make clean cuts quickly. I've also seen folks go the combo-tool route with swager/cutter hybrids, which are great if you're building gear in bulk. That said, if you're still doing DIY projects at home too, it might be worth grabbing a backup cutter just for the lighter stuff to preserve your main one. This guide here is pretty handy for understanding how to handle harder wire types without wrecking your tools. Last edited by SalinaKSCooner; 05/05/25 03:08 PM.

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