{"product_id":"crescent-hk-porter-8690ck-28-inch-ratcheting-guy-strand-cutter-heavy-duty-shear-cut-carbon-steel-blade-ehs-metal-cable-rod-bolt-hand-cutting-tool","title":"Crescent HK Porter 8690CK 28 Inch Ratcheting Guy Strand Cutter Heavy Duty Shear Cut Carbon Steel Blade EHS Metal Cable Rod Bolt Hand Cutting Tool","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"color: #004b87;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Link to the Crescent Tools homepage.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.1toptools.com\/pages\/brand-crescent\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"crescent trusted by the trades logo Logout\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2274\/5945\/files\/crescent_logo_4.jpg?v=1772744067\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #004b87;\"\u003e5X LEVERAGE PRO-LEVEL POWER – Heavy-Duty 28-Inch Ratcheting Guy Strand Cutter with Notched Shear-Cut Carbon Steel Blades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlice through the toughest structural cabling with the absolute brute force and mechanical advantage of the Crescent H.K. Porter 28-Inch Ratcheting Guy Strand Cutter (8690CK). Engineered explicitly for overhead line technicians, telecommunications contractors, utility linemen, and heavy-duty industrial fabrication crews, this high-performance cutting tool takes the struggle out of severing Extra High Strength (EHS) guy strand. Featuring an advanced industrial ratchet and chain drive matrix, this hand tool multiplies your manual input to deliver up to 5 times the mechanical advantage of conventional manual leverage cutters. This lets you execute clean, rapid cuts through thick, high-tensile utility wire and reinforcement cables without throwing out your back or causing severe muscle fatigue over long shifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis contractor-grade cable cutter is structurally optimized to maximize precision while minimizing material distortion. The premium head assembly is built with precision-ground, notched shear-cut carbon steel blades that actively hook and cup structural materials, locking them tightly in place at the root of the jaw to prevent high-tensile wire from slipping forward during a compression stroke. This targeted grip ensures square, professional-quality cuts with virtually zero blade walking or frayed strands. Forged with heavy-duty structural steel handles finished with non-slip grip cushions, and proudly designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA with global materials, this lifetime-warranted tool delivers the jobsite endurance needed for critical infrastructure installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #004b87;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5X Mechanical Ratchet System:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-torque internal ratchet and chain drive delivers easy, progressive, step-by-step cuts with a 5-to-1 power advantage over standard cutters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotched Shear-Cut Blade Geometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specialized carbon steel notches lock strands and steel rods securely in place to eliminate slipping and dangerous wire recoil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlawless Square Cuts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced shear-action blades slice cleanly through hard materials with minimal end-face distortion, easing sleeve and splice installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAggressive EHS Material Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confidently handles Extra High Strength (EHS) guy strand up to 1\/2-inch thick, along with mild steel rods, structural bolts, and anchor lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-Duty Steel Handles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Industrial-strength steel arms covered with non-slip black sleeve grips deliver a comfortable, slip-resistant hold under maximum physical compression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Manufacturing Precision:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA with high-quality global materials to meet stringent field-performance profiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Safety Protocol:\u003c\/strong\u003e For non-energized overhead and mechanical structural rigging deployment only. Disconnect power source before executing adjustments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #004b87;\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Crescent H.K. Porter 28-Inch Ratcheting Guy Strand Cutter (8690CK)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Heavy-Duty Boxed Factory Protective Outer Packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"813\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mM6F3QzNqT0\" title=\"Crescent Tools - Trusted By The Trades\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #004b87;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"885\" style=\"width: 46.4286%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #004b87; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); text-align: left; width: 37.746%;\"\u003eSpecification Field\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); text-align: left; width: 62.254%;\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fff0f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); font-weight: bold; width: 37.746%;\"\u003eBrand Manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 62.254%;\"\u003eCrescent H.K. Porter®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); font-weight: bold; width: 37.746%;\"\u003eModel Part Number (OEM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 62.254%;\"\u003e8690CK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fff0f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); font-weight: bold; width: 37.746%;\"\u003eTool Classification Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 62.254%;\"\u003eHeavy-Duty Ratcheting Structural Cable Cutter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); font-weight: bold; width: 37.746%;\"\u003eOverall Tool Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 62.254%;\"\u003e28.0 Inches (28.0 in.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fff0f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; 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border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); font-weight: bold; width: 37.746%;\"\u003eTool Core Point Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 62.254%;\"\u003eRounded Non-Snagging Safe Profiling Jaws\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fff0f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); font-weight: bold; width: 37.746%;\"\u003eOverall Tool Base Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 62.254%;\"\u003e10.0 Inches (10.0 in.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); font-weight: bold; width: 37.746%;\"\u003eOverall Tool Base Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); width: 62.254%;\"\u003e2.2 Inches (2.2 in.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fff0f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; 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Porter ratcheting cutters on live, energized electrical circuits, power wires, or communication cable networks, as carbon steel handles will conduct electricity instantly! To optimize the lifespan of your shear blades when dealing with heavy Extra High Strength (EHS) wire, ensure the cable sits completely nested at the very bottom of the jaw notch before clicking the ratchet. Slicing with the front tip tips of the jaws puts intense twisting force on the central pivot pins, which can throw the shear profile out of true alignment and cause fine wire slippage over time!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crescent","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52426902405431,"sku":"8690CK","price":469.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2274\/5945\/files\/Crescent_HK_Porter_8690CK_28_Inch_Ratcheting_Guy_Strand_Cutter_Heavy_Duty_Shear_Cut_Carbon_Steel_Blade_EHS_Metal_Cable_Rod_Bolt_Hand_Cutting_Tool.jpg?v=1781037496","url":"https:\/\/www.1toptools.com\/products\/crescent-hk-porter-8690ck-28-inch-ratcheting-guy-strand-cutter-heavy-duty-shear-cut-carbon-steel-blade-ehs-metal-cable-rod-bolt-hand-cutting-tool","provider":"1 Top Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}