Name: Channellock 8-inch XLT Diagonal Cutting Pliers — 338
Brand: Channellock
SKU: 338
Price: 24.68 USD
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Channellock 8-inch XLT Diagonal Cutting Pliers — 338

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Extended 8-inch length provides additional leverage for cutting through thick battery cables and heavy-gauge safety wire in professional applications
XLT? technology requires significantly less cutting force reducing hand fatigue during repetitive tasks like wire harness removal and cable cutting
Laser-hardened cutting edges last longer maintaining sharpness through thousands of cuts on hardened cotter pins and corroded exhaust hangers
Precision-machined knife and anvil design delivers clean cuts on soft metals and wire without crushing or leaving dangerous burrs
Forged USA high-carbon steel with rust-resistant coating protects against battery acid, brake fluid, and harsh shop chemical exposure

Application Category	Typical Automotive Tasks	Why 8-Inch Size Matters
Heavy Electrical	Cutting 2/0-4/0 battery cables, trimming large grounding straps, severing starter motor cables	Extended length delivers leverage for thick copper wire
Exhaust Systems	Cutting exhaust hanger wire, removing rusted clamps, trimming muffler strap material	Laser-hardened edges cut through hardened wire without dulling
Underbody Work	Removing rusted frame fasteners, cutting safety wire on brake components, trimming seized bolts	XLT? technology delivers maximum cutting force in awkward positions