Malco Fencing Pliers FP2 10 Inch Heavy Duty Fence Wire Cutter (1.3 Inch Jaw Capacity 9 Gauge Wire Tying Chain Link Maintenance)
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Malco 10-Inch Heavy-Duty Fencing Pliers and Wire Cutting Tool
The Malco FP2 Fencing Pliers is a 10-inch hardened steel multi-functional hand tool engineered with a 1-3/10-inch jaw capacity and three distinct cutting ports capable of shearing up to 9-gauge heavy fence wire. Designed for agricultural contractors and chain-link installers, this heavy-duty plier features three serrated gripping zones for pulling and twisting tension wires alongside a compact, tapered nose that enters tight stud and mesh clearances. The textured handle surfaces maintain non-slip leverage across field maintenance, boundary wire tensioning, and perimeter security installations.
Best Used For:
- Chain Link Fence Installation: Cutting and tying 9-gauge steel tension wire around perimeter posts and terminal fittings.
- Agricultural Barbed Wire Repair: Gripping, stretching, and splicing heavy-gauge smooth or barbed livestock wire along farm fence lines.
- Confined Mesh Wire Binding: Reaching into cramped wire intersections to crimp, twist, and secure tie wires using the tapered nose profile.
Key Performance & Safety Features
- Hardened All-Steel Construction: Forged for maximum structural strength and long-term durability under harsh jobsite environmental exposure.
- Triple Wire Cutter Ports: Built-in anvil shear locations provide easy cutting access for up to 9-gauge (3/20-inch) heavy chain-link or tension wire.
- Three Serrated Jaw Surfaces: Specially milled gripping zones provide high-friction retention for pulling, twisting, and tying heavy fencing wire.
- Compact Tapered Nose Geometry: Rounded profile allows rapid entry and maneuverability within restricted wire mesh spaces.
- Textured Non-Slip Grips: Ergonomic handle surfaces enhance operator grip stability and control during high-leverage shearing passes.
What's Included
- (1) Malco FP2 10 in. Heavy-Duty Fencing Pliers
Technical Specifications
| Brand Manufacturer | Malco Products |
| Model Number | FP2 (Item # 5266465) |
| Overall Tool Length | 10 in. |
| Maximum Jaw Capacity | 1-3/10 in. |
| Maximum Cutting Capacity | 9-Gauge (3/20 in. / 3-4/5 mm) Wire |
| Cutting Locations | 3 Built-In Wire Cutters |
| Jaw Surface Type | 3 Serrated Gripping Zones |
| Handle Finish | Textured Anti-Slip Grip |
| Material Construction | Hardened Steel |
| Product Weight | 1-23/100 lbs. |
| Assembled Dimensions | 11 in. L x 1 in. W x 4-1/4 in. H |
Pro-Tip: Seat heavy 9-gauge steel wire deep into the rear throat cutter notch closest to the pivot point to maximize mechanical advantage and achieve clean, low-effort shears.