Yangoutool Ratchet Cable Cutter

Overview

This Yangoutool cutter is a ratchet-action cable and wire cutter built for aluminum and copper cable, with an aluminum, plastic and rubber handle and a weight of 0.72 kilograms.

Ratchet action lets the tool cut thick cable in several small squeezes rather than one hard bite, which matters most once cable diameter grows past what a standard cutter can close on in a single stroke. The rubber-wrapped handle section adds grip where the hand contacts the tool most.

• Ratchet-action cutting mechanism
• Aluminum, plastic and rubber handle
• 0.72 kilogram weight
• Rated for aluminum and copper cable

Who it's for

Suits electricians and anyone working with aluminum or copper cable who wants leverage on thicker gauges without a full bolt cutter. Not built as a general wire stripper or for steel or armored cable, which the title does not claim it handles.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

The ratchet mechanism advances the blade through a cut in stages, which multiplies hand force compared with a single-motion cutter. At roughly 1.6 pounds it stays light enough for repeated one-handed cuts, and the aluminum handle body keeps weight down while the rubber sections add grip.

Specifications

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