Heavy-duty cable cutter with long orange steel handles and black rubber grips. The metal cutting head is designed for slicing through thick cables and wire rope. Branded “H.K. PORTER” on the handle, ideal for industrial, electrical, and construction applications.
Bolt cutter with orange steel handles and black grips, featuring a compound hinge cutting head. Designed for cutting metal objects such as chains, bolts, and wire mesh. Suitable for construction, rescue, and industrial maintenance tasks.
Heavy-duty cable cutter with long orange steel handles and black rubber grips. The metal cutting head is designed for slicing through thick cables and wire rope. Branded “H.K. PORTER” on the handle, ideal for industrial, electrical, and construction applications.
Bolt cutter with orange steel handles and black grips, featuring a compound hinge cutting head. Designed for cutting metal objects such as chains, bolts, and wire mesh. Suitable for construction, rescue, and industrial maintenance tasks.
H. K. Porter

Crescent H.K. Porter Cable Cutter 0290FHJN 28 Inch Hand Tool (Shear Blades ACSR Wire Rope Copper Aluminum Lineman Utility Electrical Slicing)

In stock
SKU: 0290FHJN
$99.00 USD

Description

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Crescent H.K. Porter 0290FHJN 28-Inch Heavy-Duty Cable Cutter

The Crescent H.K. Porter 0290FHJN 28-inch heavy-duty cable cutter delivers clean, non-distorting shear cuts across ACSR cable, wire rope, copper, and aluminum conductors. Built with heat-treated alloy steel shear blades and high-strength tubular steel handles, this manual cutting tool generates maximum mechanical leverage to slice through dense utility lines. Its ergonomic rubber non-slip grips ensure slip-free control, preventing cable fraying during high-volume electrical transmission and utility line installations.

Best Used For:

  • Utility Line Transmission Work: Slicing heavy ACSR cables and electrical distribution wiring cleanly without crushing internal strands.
  • Industrial Wire Rope Sectioning: Shearing tough steel wire rope and guy wire strands smoothly for rigging and structural assemblies.
  • Heavy Commercial Electrical Installation: Sizing large-gauge copper and aluminum service entrance cables rapidly in power sub-panels.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Drop-Forged Shear Blades: Precision-ground alloy steel jaws slice cleanly without flattening or deforming cable profiles.
  • High-Leverage Design: 28-inch tubular steel handles provide immense mechanical advantage to minimize operator hand strain.
  • ACSR Cable Capability: Specially hardened cutting edges effortlessly slice through steel-reinforced aluminum cable cores.
  • Slip-Resistant Rubber Grips: Textured handle coatings deliver firm hand control and damp shock during tough breakouts.
  • Corrosion-Resistant Finish: Protective metal coating withstands harsh weather conditions on outdoor utility jobsites.
  • Heavy-Duty Pivot Bolt: Hardened joint assembly maintains blade alignment and prevents jaw spread under severe cutting pressure.

What's Included

  • (1) Crescent H.K. Porter 28-Inch Heavy-Duty Cable Cutter (Model 0290FHJN)

Technical Specifications

Brand Crescent H.K. Porter
Model Number 0290FHJN
Overall Length 28.0 inches
Cutter Type Shear-Action Cable Cutter
Blade Material Drop-Forged High-Carbon Alloy Steel
Handle Material High-Tensile Tubular Steel
Grip Style Ergonomic Non-Slip Rubber Grips
Cutting Action Shear Cut (Curved Blade Profile)
Primary Application ACSR, Wire Rope, Copper, and Aluminum Cable
Tool Weight 10.0 lbs

Pro-Tip: Position large ACSR cables as deep into the curved shear throat as possible to maximize cutting leverage and prevent blade walking.