Hakko CHP-170 3 Units Cutter
- Cutter
- 2.6 ounces
- 5.5 inches
- Alloy Steel
- Better rated than 64%
- More reviewed than 99%
A light, alloy steel flush cutter sold as a set of three, better suited to fine trim work than heavy cutting given the limited spec sheet.
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How it ranks among the 346 cutters we track
4.7★ across 24,300 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
24,300 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
500+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
The Hakko CHP-170 is a compact flush cutter with an alloy steel head, 5.5 inches long and about 0.16 lb per unit. This listing bundles three of them, useful for keeping a spare on the bench for wire leads and small plastic sprues.
Selling three at once covers the common habit of losing or dulling a small cutter mid project. The spec sheet only gives length and weight, so cutting capacity for thicker wire isn't confirmed here; treat it as a light trim tool rather than a bolt or cable cutter.
- 5.5 inch length
- Alloy steel construction
- 0.16 lb per unit
- Sold as a 3 unit set
Who it's for
Suits electronics hobbyists, modelers and jewelry makers who need a light, precise cutter for wire leads, zip ties and sprues. Not the tool for anyone expecting to cut heavy gauge wire or cable, since capacity isn't listed.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Light enough for repetitive precision cuts
- Set of three means a spare is always on hand
- 4.7 rating across 24,000+ ratings
- No cutting capacity or gauge rating listed
- No blade or edge material detail beyond the handle alloy
- Not suited to anything beyond light trim work
Performance notes
At 5.5 inches and 0.16 lb, the CHP-170 favors control over leverage, which is typical of flush cutters built for close, repeated small cuts rather than force. The alloy steel head is the only material spec given.
Specifications
| Brand | Hakko |
|---|---|
| Model | CHP-170 3 Units |
| Item Weight | 2.6 ounces |
| Length | 5.5 inches |
| Handle | Alloy Steel |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in cutters.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hakko CHP-170 3 Units CutterThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 24,300 | 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 Hakko CHP-170 3 Units
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the Hakko CHP-170 3 Units Cutter used for?
It's a small flush cutter, based on its 5.5 inch length and light weight, suited to trimming wire leads and small plastic parts rather than heavy cutting.
Does the Hakko CHP-170 come as a single cutter or a set?
This listing is for a set of three units, per the title and model name.
What is the cutting capacity of the Hakko CHP-170?
The spec sheet doesn't list a wire gauge or cutting capacity, only length and weight, so that isn't confirmed.