Why do people use the ends of the fret cutters to cut? Shouldn't you be using the inner 90% to minimize tool breakage?

I think it depends what the excess length is. The area where the hinge of the cutter is, there isn’t enough depth to cut more than a few mm off. By shifting toward the ends of the jaws you can bypass the hinge and cut whatever length you need. I use the tool to cut fret wire to rough length snd to notch the tangs to fit between binding, as well as for final close trimming after the frets are installed. This is a very robust tool and, as long as you’re using it on fret wire, the chances of breaking off the ends of the cutter are very small.

Where are these made?

No info on origin but looks well made, possibly made in Taiwan. It’s still a very well finished tool.

Could these be used to pull frets in a pinch? Would the size of the jaws cause issues pulling frets above the 12th or so?

It could work, but I wouldn't recommend it if you're doing more than a few frets. The size will be an issue on the higher frets. If the frets are fairly low, then you may not have a problem, but you'd be better off getting the proper tool.

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Description

✂️ Cut clean, cut fast, cut like a pro!

EFFORTLESS FRETWORK - Minimizes wire pulling, slashing your filing time
PRECISION FLUSH CUT - Hardened jaws cut fretwire cleanly, right at the fretboard edge
ERGONOMIC GRIP REACH - Long rubber-coated handles for superior control over guitar bodies
STEW MAC EXCLUSIVE DESIGN - Custom-engineered steel cutter you won’t find anywhere else
LIFETIME PROMISE SUPPORT - Backed by StewMac’s lifetime guarantee and expert customer care

The StewMac Fret Cutter is a premium, custom-designed steel tool engineered specifically for luthiers and guitar techs. Featuring hardened, flush-ground jaws, it delivers clean, precise cuts on both traditional and stainless-steel fretwire, drastically reducing filing time. With ergonomic rubber handles and a lifetime warranty, it’s the ultimate investment for professional fretwork.

Specifications

ASIN	B01HUDBUDK
Best Sellers Rank	#60,002 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #2,544 in Electric Guitar Parts
Brand	StewMac
Brand Name	StewMac
Colour	Red
Country of Publication	USA
Customer Reviews	4.8 out of 5 stars 485 Reviews
Cutting width	25.4 Millimeters
Grip Type	Rubber
Handle Material	Rubber
Item Dimensions L x W	20.3L x 2.5W Centimeters
Manufacturer	StewMac
Manufacturer Part Number	0619
Material	Alloy Steel
Material Type	Alloy Steel
Model Number	0619
Product Dimensions	20.3L x 2.5W Centimeters
Specific Uses For Product	Cutting, Trimming
UPC	840014701193
Unit Count	1.0 Count

Reviews

A**R

Great tool

Works perfectly as excepted,very pricey tool but worth it. Will last for years if you don’t abuse it. Cuts are sharp and clean,very durable tool Also flush cuts perfectly Very happy with it

18.06.2025

W**R

Top Werkzeug. Sein Geld wert.

Das ist schon eine andere Liga. Extrem gutes Werkzeug. Damit macht die Arbeit doppelt Spaß.

28.10.2025

J**É

Gran herramienta

Tiene un corte muy bueno para los trastes

15.04.2026

S**E

works great

Those are the best fret nippers...

17.04.2026

Y**1

supergute beißzange!!!

diese bundzange ist wirklich um welte anbieter hatteerenn besser als die, die ich vorher von einem anderen anbieter hatte. 10€ teurer aber was für die "ewegkeit"..........

5.09.2025

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