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product_id: 51911100
title: "Precision Compact Side Cutters, Professional Grade, ESD Safe with Hardened Carbon Steel Jaws (PCB Side Snips). Made in Japan. ENGINEER ns-04"
brand: "engineer"
price: "KSh7940"
currency: KES
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Engineer"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/51911100-precision-compact-side-cutters-professional-grade-esd-safe-with-hardened
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region: Kenya
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# 120mm compact precision Adjustable jaw angle ESD-safe comfort grips Precision Compact Side Cutters, Professional Grade, ESD Safe with Hardened Carbon Steel Jaws (PCB Side Snips). Made in Japan. ENGINEER ns-04

**Brand:** engineer
**Price:** KSh7940
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✂️ Cut Close, Work Smart – The Pro’s Choice for Precision and Comfort

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Precision Compact Side Cutters, Professional Grade, ESD Safe with Hardened Carbon Steel Jaws (PCB Side Snips). Made in Japan. ENGINEER ns-04 by engineer
- **How much does it cost?** KSh7940 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/51911100-precision-compact-side-cutters-professional-grade-esd-safe-with-hardened)

## Best For

- engineer enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted engineer brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Powerhouse:** At just 120mm, these micro nippers fit perfectly in your toolkit for on-the-go precision and control.
- • **Precision in Every Cut:** Full-flush hardened carbon steel jaws deliver razor-sharp, burr-free cuts for delicate electronics and fine wire work.
- • **Versatile Cutting Edge:** Perfect for PCB work, hobby crafts, copper wire, and soft lead—cutting close without sharp edges to catch or damage.
- • **Ergonomic Fatigue Fighter:** Sprung handles with ESD-safe grips and adjustable jaw opening reduce hand strain during repetitive tasks.
- • **Pro-Grade Japanese Craftsmanship:** Manufactured in Japan, ensuring unmatched quality and durability trusted by professionals worldwide.

## Overview

Micro Nippers - Standard are compact, professional-grade side cutters featuring hardened carbon steel jaws with a full-flush cutting edge for precise, burr-free cuts. Designed with an adjustable jaw angle and sprung ESD-safe grips, they minimize hand fatigue during repetitive cutting tasks. Made in Japan, these 120mm nippers are ideal for electronics, hobbyists, and craft work, delivering reliable, high-quality performance trusted by professionals.

## Description

Compact, professional-grade side cutters with hardened carbon steel jaws, ESD-safe comfort grips, and adjustable jaw angle for precise, fatigue-free cutting.

Review: Well made and sharp and precise - Had these a while now , so can comment with the assurance these are very good quality , I mainly use these for cutting fine wire and cable ties ( tie wraps) these are perfect for the cable ties where you can cut as close as necessary to prevent that poor cut and sharp edges that catch people out in a poorly cut tie wrap , after the cut you can rub it and it is smooth no sharp bits , excellent for my line of work , recommend these cutters a lot
Review: Highly recommend these Engineer cutters – excellent value and superb quality. - After many years, my faithful Lindstom side cutters broke – OK, I abused them so it was my fault. But the replacement price was horrendous – about £60. So I decided to try these Engineer side-cutters at a fraction of the price. And I am extremely pleased with my choice. They are high quality, with sharp and precise alignment, excelling in so many areas. I highly recommend these Engineer side-cutters – well made, excellent value and top quality. My first test was to see how close the cutting edges were aligned by shining a light through the blades whilst closed – and they were 100% perfect along the full length of the cutting edges. Then I tried cutting a single sheet of normal 80gr photocopier paper – and they did, to my amazement! Even my Lindstrom side cutters wouldn’t do that. And they feel so much better than my Lindstrom side-cutters – the spring mechanism is positive and the plastic handles are very comfortable. Plus – they are ESD safe – meaning they are safe from electrostatic discharge, so I can repair my processor board in my B&O amplifier without risk of destroying the ESD-sensitive chip. And finally, the all important stamp on the steel – “Made in Japan”. That means pro quality. See how Nikon’s reputation was damaged when they built a factory in China? Thankfully they closed the factory because of quality problems and returned the production to Japan.

## Features

- Compact sized - ideal for precise PCB & electronics work, hobbyists, craft work etc.
- Angle opening adjuster (this sets how wide jaws open when released), avoids hand fatigue -ideal for repetitive cutting work.
- Full-flush cutting edge designed for precise cutting of electronic components, copper wire, and soft lead wires
- Sprung handles with comfort ESD safe grips
- Made in Japan

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000TGJSWG |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 30,379 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 4 in Nippers |
| Certification | RoHS |
| Colour | Silver |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,527) |
| Date First Available | 19 April 2012 |
| Handle material | Alloy Steel |
| Included Components | NS-04 |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 83 g |
| Item model number | NS-04 |
| Manufacturer | engineer inc. |
| Material | Metal |
| Part Number | NS-04 |
| Product Dimensions | 12 x 5 x 0.1 cm; 83 g |
| Size | 120 mm |
| Usage | Cutting |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ENGINEER
- **Colour:** Silver
- **Cutting width:** 0.26 Centimeters
- **Grip type:** Ergonomic
- **Handle material:** Alloy Steel
- **Item weight:** 83 Grams
- **Material:** Metal
- **Product dimensions:** 5L x 12W centimetres
- **Specific uses for product:** Cutting
- **Specification met:** RoHS

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: what are the min and max diameter wire it cuts?**
A: this is a precision instrument not for general use. I use it for copper wires, but not thicker than 1mm (17-18AWG)

**Q: what is the cutting capacity for brass, stainless, and music wire?**
A: Copper wire only or similar.

**Q: can these be used to cut came lead?**
A: I wouldn't use these for that. You could probably use these if you tried hard enough, but you probably want a pair of snips that are larger than these. These snips are more for cutting small wires.

**Q: Will these cut steel jewelry wire?**
A: These are not mini bolt cutters.  They are wire cutters.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well made and sharp and precise
*by N***L on 19 April 2025*

Had these a while now , so can comment with the assurance these are very good quality , I mainly use these for cutting fine wire and cable ties ( tie wraps) these are perfect for the cable ties where you can cut as close as necessary to prevent that poor cut and sharp edges that catch people out in a poorly cut tie wrap , after the cut you can rub it and it is smooth no sharp bits , excellent for my line of work , recommend these cutters a lot

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommend these Engineer cutters – excellent value and superb quality.
*by P***M on 5 May 2020*

After many years, my faithful Lindstom side cutters broke – OK, I abused them so it was my fault. But the replacement price was horrendous – about £60. So I decided to try these Engineer side-cutters at a fraction of the price. And I am extremely pleased with my choice. They are high quality, with sharp and precise alignment, excelling in so many areas. I highly recommend these Engineer side-cutters – well made, excellent value and top quality. My first test was to see how close the cutting edges were aligned by shining a light through the blades whilst closed – and they were 100% perfect along the full length of the cutting edges. Then I tried cutting a single sheet of normal 80gr photocopier paper – and they did, to my amazement! Even my Lindstrom side cutters wouldn’t do that. And they feel so much better than my Lindstrom side-cutters – the spring mechanism is positive and the plastic handles are very comfortable. Plus – they are ESD safe – meaning they are safe from electrostatic discharge, so I can repair my processor board in my B&O amplifier without risk of destroying the ESD-sensitive chip. And finally, the all important stamp on the steel – “Made in Japan”. That means pro quality. See how Nikon’s reputation was damaged when they built a factory in China? Thankfully they closed the factory because of quality problems and returned the production to Japan.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Flush cutters
*by T***T on 22 March 2018*

These are a lovely set of cutters, certainly well made with an eye for detail. My only reason for marking them down to 4 stars is because the opening restrictor needs rethinking it looks very much like an after thought.

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