Crescent M6R Cutter
- Cutter
- 1
- Molybdenum Steel
- 13.9 ounces
- More reviewed than 73%
A heavier duty Crescent cutter with a 4.5 rating, reasonable for general wire cutting once you accept the listing does not confirm overall length.
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How it ranks among the 346 cutters we track
4.5★ across 1,300 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,300 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
300+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
The M6R is a diagonal cutter from Crescent built with molybdenum steel jaws and nylon dipped handles, weighing 13.92 ounces. That places it as the heavier sibling to Crescent's compact M1R cutter in the same family.
Compared to the smaller M1R, the M6R's nylon handle and heavier 13.92 ounce build point to a larger, general purpose cutting plier rather than a precision tool for tight spaces. No blade length is listed here, so exact size is unconfirmed.
- Molybdenum steel construction
- Nylon handle
- 13.92 ounce weight
- 4.5 rating, 1,300 reviews
Who it's for
Suits general shop or workbench cutting tasks where a nylon grip and molybdenum steel jaws are enough. Not the pick if you need exact jaw or overall length confirmed before buying, since that figure is missing from the listing.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Molybdenum steel jaws for edge retention
- Nylon dipped handle for grip
- 4.5 rating across 1,300 reviews
- Overall length is not listed
- Heavier than compact cutters, less suited to tight spaces
Performance notes
Molybdenum steel jaws should hold an edge over repeated cuts, and at nearly 14 ounces this has more heft than the M1R, suggesting more leverage for everyday wire cutting tasks.
Specifications
| Brand | Crescent |
|---|---|
| Model | M6R |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Material | Molybdenum Steel |
| Item Weight | 13.9 ounces |
| Handle | Nylon |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in cutters.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent M6R CutterThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 1,300 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Felco F-2 CutterFelco | 4.8 / 5 | 31,200 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Klein VDV226-110 CutterKlein | 4.8 / 5 | 11,600 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Ridgid 40617 CutterRidgid | 4.8 / 5 | 7,100 | 4.6 / 5 |
| IGAN-P6 ANICEMOON CutterIGAN-P6 | 4.6 / 5 | 11,400 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the Crescent M6R
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the M6R's handle made of?
Nylon, dipped over the grip area.
How much does it weigh?
13.92 ounces.
Is the blade length listed?
No, overall or blade length is not included in the attributes for this listing.