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Pros
Single-blade nippers solve this issue by having a single-blade side that cuts all the way through the runner (sprue) and meets a flat blade on the other side. The blades are also able to cut the plastic plugs very close to the parts which reduces the ... Read More
Tamiya nippers are a little pricey. They are basically the highest-end ones that still use a two-blade design. These nippers slice through gates like butter, leaving little-to-no stress marks.
Free shipping all the way from japan is definitely worth the wait. Kudos to tamiya for covering the expense on their part. Fast shipping.
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Quality
Sharp and cuts very well right down to the surface makes it easier to filesand
The blades are also able to cut the plastic plugs very close to the parts which reduces the amount of sanding away of excess material
These cutters are for plastics not wire heavy styrene like thick sprue
These cutters have extremely sharp edges that when closed meet exactly point to point
Price
34i would seriously consider paying a bit more for a set of singleblade snips instead because of the price
Shipping
Free shipping all the way from japan is definitely worth the wait
Competitiveness
These are far more refined than tamiyas regular hobby grade cutters or the regular xuron cutters as well
I think considering the fact that nippers like the godhand exist that have a superior singleblade design the tamiya ones are a ... Read More
My first sprue cutter was an excel hobby 4 12 inch model which is the same size as this tamiya product
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- Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 4,354 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jan 10 2024.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Don’t cut too close to the pieces from the runners otherwise you will get a little white stress mark on the piece
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It’s spring loaded which would have been nice to know before purchasing
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Less clean up on my pieces and the grips are comfortable and intuitive to use
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
These are fine cut sprue cutters
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Tamiya has heavier duty types
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
These cutters are for plastics not wire heavy styrene like thick sprue
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
These cutters have extremely sharp edges that when closed meet exactly point to point
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
They do not snap shut when passing through so they will not dull themselves resulting in a short lifespan
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