General Purpose Cutting Tool

Wire cutters are versatile hand tools primarily used for cutting through wires and cables, but they can also be used for other tasks like removing nails, cutting pins, and even disassembling zippers. They are essential in electrical work, construction, and other fields where precise cutting of wire and cable is needed. 

Specific uses include:

• Cutting wires: This is the primary use, for tasks like electrical wiring, cable management, and repair. 

• Cutting cables: Wire cutters can cut through different types of cables, including electrical, coaxial, and multi-strand cables. 

• Removing nails and pins: The cutting edges can be used to remove nails, pins, and other fasteners, according to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. 

• Disassembling zippers: Some wire cutters can be used to separate the teeth of a zipper. 

• Cutting hard materials: Wire cutters can be used for hard wires, such as curtain wire, and some even cut through thick metals like titanium. 

• Cutting wire mesh and fencing: Wire mesh diagonal cutters are used for DIY projects, railings, decking, and fencing. 

• Electrical and aircraft cables: Amazon.ca notes that wire cutters can cut electrical and aircraft cables.