A perspective studio shot of the Crescent 10CBLDG 10-inch cable cutter showing the high-leverage sheer-cut blades and ergonomic rawhide-colored dipped grip handles designed for professional electrical work.
A top-down view of the Crescent 10-inch cable cutter pliers highlighting the precision-ground alloy steel blades and the curved handle design that provides maximum leverage for cutting heavy-duty cables.
Retail packaging for the Crescent 10CBLDG cable cutter pliers, emphasizing key features such as high-leverage jaws, superior cutting performance, and professional-grade dipped handles.
A close-up marketing graphic of the Crescent 10CBLDG cable cutter, stating that the tool meets rigorous ASME specifications for high-quality professional hand tools.
A detailed view of the precision sheer-cut blades on the Crescent 10-inch cable cutter, engineered to deliver a clean, sharp cut with minimal material distortion in copper and aluminum.
An informational graphic demonstrating the large 0.51-inch cable cutting capacity of the Crescent 10CBLDG alloy steel pliers, suitable for thick communication and power cables.
A comprehensive specifications graphic for the Crescent 10CBLDG cable cutter, listing technical details including its 11.417-inch overall length, alloy steel material, and 1.1-pound catalog weight.
A perspective studio shot of the Crescent 10CBLDG 10-inch cable cutter showing the high-leverage sheer-cut blades and ergonomic rawhide-colored dipped grip handles designed for professional electrical work.
A top-down view of the Crescent 10-inch cable cutter pliers highlighting the precision-ground alloy steel blades and the curved handle design that provides maximum leverage for cutting heavy-duty cables.
Retail packaging for the Crescent 10CBLDG cable cutter pliers, emphasizing key features such as high-leverage jaws, superior cutting performance, and professional-grade dipped handles.
A close-up marketing graphic of the Crescent 10CBLDG cable cutter, stating that the tool meets rigorous ASME specifications for high-quality professional hand tools.
A detailed view of the precision sheer-cut blades on the Crescent 10-inch cable cutter, engineered to deliver a clean, sharp cut with minimal material distortion in copper and aluminum.
An informational graphic demonstrating the large 0.51-inch cable cutting capacity of the Crescent 10CBLDG alloy steel pliers, suitable for thick communication and power cables.
A comprehensive specifications graphic for the Crescent 10CBLDG cable cutter, listing technical details including its 11.417-inch overall length, alloy steel material, and 1.1-pound catalog weight.
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Crescent 10CBLDG 10 Inch Cable Cutter Pliers (Alloy Steel Sheer Cut Blades 0.51 Inch Capacity Copper Aluminum Communication Wire Hand Tool)

In stock
SKU: 10CBLDG
$19.69 USD

Description

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The Crescent 10CBLDG is a 10-inch high-grade alloy steel cable cutter engineered to execute precise shear cuts through copper and aluminum conductors up to a 0.51-inch (5/0 AWG) maximum capacity diameter. This industrial electrical hand tool utilizes optimized curved handles with rawhide-colored dipped plastic grips to provide reliable hand leverage and slick surface cleaning between wiring tasks. Meeting or exceeding ASME and ANSI safety standards, this professional wire plier minimizes conductor core distortion and crushing during panel tie-ins, heavy utility routing, and data communication cable preparation installations.

Best Used For:

  • Electrical Distribution Rough-Ins: Slicing thick 5/0 AWG copper and aluminum service entrance wires cleanly within commercial breaker panels.
  • Telecom Infrastructure Wiring: Cutting multi-pair industrial communication lines, coax bundles, and data conduits with minimal profile flattening.
  • Industrial Cable Dressing: Prepping heavy-duty non-ferrous grounding wire arrays and plant service feeds across electrical utility spaces.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Precision Shear-Cut Matrix: Sharp bypass blade configuration slices conductors dynamically rather than crushing, leaving a clean end face for easy lug loading.
  • Forged Alloy Steel Body: Structural metal core undergoes induction hardening to preserve razor sharpness and arrest jaw deflection under peak operational force.
  • Leveraged Curved Handles: Swept ergonomics work with the hand axis to step up mechanical torque conversion while preventing wrist strain.
  • Rawhide Dipped Plastisol Grips: Oil-resistant outer coating provides a secure friction interface and wipes clean of field lubricants or insulation residue easily.
  • ASME and ANSI Compliance: Formally verified to exceed strict industrial manufacturing codes for dimensional accuracy, metallurgical integrity, and edge endurance.

What's Included

  • (1) Crescent 10" Cable Cutter with Dipped Handle Pliers (10CBLDG)

Technical Specifications

Key Value
Manufacturer Crescent
Model Number 10CBLDG
Tool Size Designation 10 Inches
Overall Tool Length 11.417 Inches
Cutting Capacity (Diameter) 0.51 Inch (5/0 AWG)
Cutting Edge Length 1.0 Inch
Metallurgical Composition Forged Alloy Steel
Handle Finish Type Plastic Dipped
Grip Style Profile Curved Lever Handle
Target Conduit Metals Copper, Aluminum, Communication Cable
Electrical Insulation Safety No (Not a rated insulated tool)
Product Weight 1.10 lbs
Manufacturing Compliances ASME / ANSI Certified

Pro-Tip: Never attempt to sever hardened steel rods, ACSR, or structural wire rope with these alloy blades; using non-ferrous shear jaws on high-tensile steel lines creates microscopic edge fracturing and voids the lifetime warranty matrix.