Klein Tools 63050 Cable Cutter
- Heavy duty cutter for aluminum, copper and communications cable
- Forged steel head, double dipped handle
- 13 x 3.8 inches, 14.4 ounces
- Ergonomic grip, red handles
- Single cutter, listed for professional use
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A forged steel cable cutter from Klein aimed at aluminum, copper and communications cable. The listing gives no maximum cable size, so check capacity against your cable first.
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ASIN: B0000302X1Model: 63050Category: Cable Cutters
Overview
An electrician's truck or a telecom van is where a hand cable cutter like this one usually lives. The head is forged steel and the handles are double dipped in red, with an ergonomic shape for a firm hold during the cut.
A forged head and long dipped handles point to a tool built for repeated field cuts. The weak spot is capacity, since the cutting width entry in the listing looks unreliable and no cable gauge is stated.
Who it's for
Utility and data work that involves soft metal conductors and communications cable matches the materials named in the title. Steel cable and hardened wire are not listed, so those jobs need a different cutter.
Pros and cons
- Forged steel construction
- Double dipped handles
- Named for aluminum and copper
- Light enough for one hand
- Cutting width entry looks unreliable
- No maximum cable gauge stated
- Steel cable not listed
- Warranty not described
Performance notes
Cutting force comes from handle leverage acting on a forged head, so longer handles reduce the effort on thick conductors. Soft metals such as aluminum and copper shear cleanly when the blades are sharp and meet squarely. Blade hardness is not given in the listing.
Specifications
| Brand | Klein |
|---|---|
| Model | 63050 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions L X W | 13 x 3.8 inches |
| Item weight | 14.4 ounces |
| Cutting Width | 0.25 Millimeters |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Red |
| Material Type | Forged steel, double dipped |
| Handle Material | Double dipped |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Cable Cutters |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Other details | |
| Grip Type | Ergonomic |
| Specific Uses For Product | Professional |
| Item Type Name | Cable cutter, heavy duty |
| Set Name | Single cable cutter |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Klein 63050 a ratcheting cutter?
The listing does not describe a ratchet. It gives a forged steel head and double dipped handles.
What does the Klein 63050 weigh?
The listing gives 14.4 ounces.
Is the Klein 63050 sold as a set?
No. The set name says single cable cutter.