TAMIYATAM74035 Sharp Pointed Side Cutter

Very sharp, worked perfectly. Perfect tension on the spring made using it for a long time fairly comfortable.

I build scale models and table top wargaming figures, this was an upgrade purchase from my generic side cutters and I love them. Very sharp and thin, so it cuts parts away from sprues without bending or stressing the plastic. Totally worth the cost.

These work great for snipping out parts from its sprue, and that’s what they are made for. I would not use them to cut the sprue tree itself, you’ll ruin them. These are flat side cutters that are a perfect size for getting in close to the part and snipping its the connection to the sprue. If you use them for other things, like cutting wire, and they get dull or break, that’s on you. Sometimes I want to cut the sprue itself into sections for spraying different colors and/or primer. I use a heavier duty pair of cutters for that. And for the lighting work I use small wire cutters. Use tools for what they are made for, the right tool for the right job and your work will go smoothly.

My son uses these regularly and says that they have worked really well for building models.

These were a bit spendy but pretty nice to use once you get used to the small size. They are very sharp and the cutting edges come together nicely. I expected the tip of the cutter to be pointed but it's squared off. I'd like them to be a bit bigger but once you get used to the small size they work very nicely and cut sprue very cleanly. Recommended.

Cuts fine.

I upgraded to this Tamiya nipper from a pair of Xurons I've been using since the fall of the roman empire, and this tool is a huge improvement in my opinion. The weight feels really nice in your hand, and the clipping motion has a really nice feel to it. I know that sounds really vague and subjective, but comparing the two right after one another really shows how nice this nipper is. Not to mention the blades are incredibly sharp, and I can get an almost perfectly clear cut by trimming a little bit away from the piece to begin with, and then snipping off the remaining nub flush to the body of the piece. That leaves no white stress marks on the piece, and also gives a wonderfully smooth and level finish. In short, this tool eliminates most of the work I would be doing with a hobby knife to clean up nubs, and the results are more consistent and clean than what I would achieve with my knife (no more accidental cuts into the piece itself!). Highly recommended on sale!

Okay, if you're into plastic modeling and still using basic clippers, you have to try these Tamiya side cutters. I'm not exaggerating when I say they're a total game changer. Before these, I was constantly battling those annoying stress marks and white discolouration on my parts when removing them from the sprue. It meant extra sanding and touch-ups, which really added time and frustration.The first time I used these, I was genuinely impressed. They cut through the plastic so cleanly and effortlessly, leaving no stress marks whatsoever. The blades are incredibly sharp and perfectly aligned, making every snip feel precise and smooth. Seriously, upgrading from my old common clippers (the kind you grab at Hobby Lobby) to these Tamiya ones was like night and day. My parts come off looking pristine, and it's made the whole building process so much more enjoyable. If you're looking to step up your modeling game, these clippers are absolutely worth the investment.