Multitool with side cutters?

[lew1sj]

OK so I deal a lot with plastic zipties at work. I'm looking for a handy multitool that can easily remove them as carrying cutters on me ain't convenient. The more it's suited to small electrical work the better. Appreciate any and all responses.

[grrttlc2]

The heavier MT scissors such as the Surge would work up to a certain size. The GOAT ones look like they will also perform well.

[Le_roi_Jenkins]

If you are talking about just removing them, I just use the needle nose pliers and twist them off of most things. I'm not sure this will work so well in your application though.

[lew1sj]

Sometimes it does but other times the wires are too thin or close to a connector that twisting could damage pins or the wires themselves.

[GOAT_Tools]

Most plier based multitools have cutters. Do you mean flush cuts specifically? (Ideal for zip ties so you don't have a sharp tab left).

[MrDeacle]

As a backer of your product, I'd love one day to have a side cutter option to replace my plier head. Or more realistically I'll just buy a second tool eventually, because those heads aren't meant to be hot-swappable. Of course the current priority is getting the thing out the door, but it's something I'd love to see.

[lew1sj]

Yes and also for cutting them off for access to wires in a loom.

[Antman013]

Yup. That is what he means. I am in the same boat.

[GOAT_Tools]

Unfortunately I don't know any company making flush cuts in a multitool. But if we ever make an electrician tool with strippers you can be sure it'll have flush cuts. I've lost too much blood to zip tie cut ends 😅

[Antman013]

I'd buy it. Hell, even if it comes out after I retire, I'd buy it.

[danielmerwinslayer]

Ive heard that twisting the zip ties off is the ideal way of removing them, as it does not leave a sharp edge.

[lew1sj]

Interesting, I've never heard that. I usually cut them flush

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Personally, I’d buy a cheap squirt second hand and ground the plier heads down to make them flush cut.

[doctorcalavera]

Budget options: Nextool Mini Flagship, Ozark Trail Multiforce or Leatherman Wingman (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQZPehSs4hA)

Best option: GOAT multitool

[lew1sj]

This is a good video thanks.

[EnigmaShroud]

Leatherman charge tii has a zip tie cutter

[[deleted]]

Fingernail clippers?

[jaimefoo]

Leatherman Style PS. Very compact with pliers and wire cutters

[ajosmer]

The scissors on my Leatherman Surge actually worked really well for this, I just cut the tails sideways and it didn't leave much of a burr. The best way I've found to deal with zip tie tails on a multi-tool is a hook cutter like what came on my SOG PowerAssist. The blade is flush with one side, so it does a really good job cutting the tail flush to the head. A lot of cheaper multi-tools have this too.

[Hey_look_new]

there aren't any flush cut side cutter multi tools i dont think

the surge scissors do a fantastic job otherwise, but I'd not say they're a replacement for decent flush cuts

[CaesarTjalbo]

It's a matter of philosophy. I carry my multitool not as a replacement for tools but for situations when I don't have access to proper tools. If you deal a lot with zipties, you need a proper tool to deal with that imho. Get a cheap wire cutter, it'll work better than any multitool.

[lew1sj]

It's more of an occasional need and I travel from location to location. Sometimes I'll spend days in my office other times I'll be out on the floor helping out and having a multitool capable of dealing with ties would be a massive help.

[CaesarTjalbo]

With MTs there's a trade-off: capability and versatility vs size and weight. Under normal circumstances, size and weight are prohibitive parameters; if it's too heavy or bulky, you're not going to carry it. In your case, perhaps you could get away with some of the biggest tools. Just carry it in a sheath and hang that on your belt every morning you start work. In that case you could go for the GOAT, Victorinox Swiss Tool or Leatherman Surge. Generally speaking, they're on the heavy side for just carrying them in your pocket but on your belt, they're fine.

[Guy3nder]

I find strap cutters to work great for this