Jonard JIC-186 Cutter
- Cutter
- 1
- Carbon Steel
- 3.5 ounces
- Better rated than 85%
- More reviewed than 79%
A light carbon steel cutter aimed at wire and cable work, a sensible pick from Jonard's telecom-focused lineup if that matches your task.
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How it ranks among the 346 cutters we track
4.8★ across 1,800 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,800 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
600+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
Weighing about 0.1 kilograms with a carbon steel edge and plastic handle, the Jonard JIC-186 cutter is a light, single-hand tool from a brand whose catalog leans toward telecom and cable work.
Jonard's catalog runs heavily toward telecom and cable tools, and a cutter this light, roughly 3.5 ounces, fits that focus: single-hand use on wire and light cable rather than heavy gauge material.
- Carbon steel material
- Plastic handle
- 0.1 kilogram item weight
- Ships as a single piece
Who it's for
Suits technicians doing cable or wire work who need a light, single-piece cutter. Not intended for cutting heavy gauge cable, bolts or rod.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Light at roughly 0.1 kilograms for repeated single-hand use
- Carbon steel cutting edge
- Plastic handle, not built for heavy prying or leverage
- Not suited to thick cable or bolt cutting
Performance notes
The carbon steel cutting edge holds an edge well against wire and light cable, while the plastic handle keeps overall weight down to about 0.1 kilograms for single-hand use over repeated cuts.
Specifications
| Brand | Jonard |
|---|---|
| Model | JIC-186 |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Material | Carbon Steel |
| Item Weight | 3.5 ounces |
| Handle | Plastic |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in cutters.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonard JIC-186 CutterThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 1,800 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Felco F-2 CutterFelco | 4.8 / 5 | 31,200 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Klein VDV226-110 CutterKlein | 4.8 / 5 | 11,600 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Ridgid 40617 CutterRidgid | 4.8 / 5 | 7,100 | 4.6 / 5 |
| IGAN-P6 ANICEMOON CutterIGAN-P6 | 4.6 / 5 | 11,400 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the Jonard JIC-186
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the Jonard JIC-186 cutter made of?
It has a carbon steel cutting edge and a plastic handle.
How much does the Jonard JIC-186 weigh?
About 0.1 kilograms, roughly 3.5 ounces.
What is the Jonard JIC-186 cutter best used for?
Its light build and Jonard's telecom-focused catalog point to wire and light cable cutting rather than heavy gauge material.