What is the difference between diagonal cutters and cable cutters for bicycle work?

Diagonal cutters have angled jaws designed for cutting wire at an angle — good for inner cables and housing. Dedicated bicycle cable cutters (e.g., Park Tool CN-10) have flush jaws that produce a cleaner cut on housing bore, preventing the bore from crimping. For most home mechanic needs, quality diagonal cutters handle both tasks adequately.

Should I use cable end caps after cutting?

Always. Cable end caps (ferrules or end nipples) prevent the inner cable from fraying after cutting. Crimp them on with the cutting pliers jaw or a pair of flat-nose pliers — never leave inner cables without end caps.

IceToolz

Icetoolz 7inches Diagonal Cutting Pliers

Name: Icetoolz 7inches Diagonal Cutting Pliers
Brand: IceToolz
SKU: CMB_EAS_4718152281326
Price: 1890.00 INR
Availability: InStock
Author: InstaSport Editorial

₹1890.00

Description

The IceToolz 7-inch Diagonal Cutting Pliers are a professional-grade cutting tool designed for bicycle cable and housing work. Diagonal cutters are essential for trimming inner cables to length after installation and cutting outer cable housing cleanly without crimping the housing bore. The 7-inch s