Crescent

Crescent M123R Cutter

Cutter
Low Carbon Rolled Steel
2.8 pounds

4.6/ 5 on Amazon347Amazon ratings200+bought last month4.0ProductDome score

Medium confidenceLast refreshed Aug 4, 2026Amazon data + ProductDome analysis · methodology

Best forYou want a tough manual cutter that can take repeated impact without cracking.

A rugged, low carbon steel hand cutter from Crescent, weighted for durability and repeated impact rather than fine, delicate cutting work.

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ProductDome scorecard

How it ranks among the 346 cutters we track

4.0/ 5ProductDome scoreMedium confidence

Owner satisfaction · 56% of scorecategory median 4.6★4.6

4.6★ across 347 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.

Evidence strength · 17% of scorecategory median 653 ratings3.2

347 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.

Buyer demand · 11% of score3.1

200+ bought on Amazon last month.

Data quality · 11% of score2.5

Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.

The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 346 cutters we track - how the scorecard works · full cutters data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.

Overview

Built from low carbon rolled steel and weighing 2.8 pounds, the Crescent M123R cutter favors toughness over hardness, a steel grade suited to withstand repeated impact instead of cracking under it.

Low carbon rolled steel is a common choice for cutting tool bodies because it resists cracking under repeated stress better than harder, more brittle steel. At 2.8 pounds, the M123R has enough mass behind it to add leverage without becoming unwieldy in one hand.

Low carbon rolled steel construction
2.8 pounds
Crescent brand
Model M123R

Who it's for

Users who need a durable manual cutter for jobsite or shop use and value a tool built to withstand impact over time. Less relevant if you need a lightweight cutter for fine or delicate work.

Strengths and trade-offs

Drawn from this product's published specifications.

What stands out

Low carbon rolled steel resists cracking under impact
2.8 pounds adds cutting leverage

What to check first

No blade length or jaw capacity listed
Weight may be more than needed for light tasks

Performance notes

Low carbon rolled steel is chosen for parts that need to flex and absorb shock rather than shatter, which suggests this cutter is built for repeated cutting cycles rather than a single delicate job. The 2.8 pound weight adds some natural leverage to the cut without pushing it into two handed territory.

Specifications

Brand	Crescent
Model	M123R
Material	Low Carbon Rolled Steel
Item Weight	2.8 pounds

How it compares

This product against the closest alternatives we track in cutters.

Product	Amazon rating	Ratings	ProductDome score
Crescent M123R CutterThis product	4.6 / 5	347	4.0 / 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

Frequently asked

Questions about the Crescent M123R

Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".

What is the Crescent M123R made of?

Low carbon rolled steel.

How much does the M123R cutter weigh?

2.8 pounds.