BOENFU BF-170 Cutter
- Cutter
- 0.3 ounces
- Alloy Steel, Plastic
- More reviewed than 90%
A light, compact cutter with an alloy steel and plastic handle, well rated, best suited to light-duty cutting rather than heavy material.
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How it ranks among the 346 cutters we track
4.5★ across 3,700 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
3,700 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
500+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 346 cutters we track - how the scorecard works · full cutters data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Weighing about 0.34 ounces, the BOENFU BF-170 is a compact cutter with an alloy steel and plastic handle, listed under Tools, Cutters. It holds a 4.5 star rating across roughly 3,700 reviews.
The combination of an alloy steel body with plastic handle sections is a common build for small hand cutters, prioritizing grip comfort over the all-metal build of heavier duty tools. At well under an ounce, this points to a compact tool rather than a full-size cutting plier.
- Handle: alloy steel and plastic
- Item weight: about 0.34 ounces
- Category: Tools, Cutters
- 4.5 star rating from 3,700+ reviews
Who it's for
Works for light cutting tasks such as wire, cable ties or thin material where a compact tool is convenient. Not built, based on its light weight, for heavy-gauge wire or cable that needs a full-size cutting plier.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Alloy steel body for the cutting edge
- Plastic-covered handle sections for grip
- 4.5 star rating across a large review base
- Very light build points to light-duty use only
- Cutting capacity or wire gauge not specified
Performance notes
As a cutter, it works by closing two hardened edges through the material in a single squeeze. The light weight and mixed steel and plastic construction suggest it is built for small-gauge material rather than repeated heavy-duty cutting.
Specifications
| Brand | BOENFU |
|---|---|
| Model | BF-170 |
| Item Weight | 0.3 ounces |
| Handle | Alloy Steel, Plastic |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in cutters.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOENFU BF-170 CutterThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 3,700 | 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 BOENFU BF-170
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the BOENFU BF-170 made from?
The handle combines alloy steel and plastic, per the listing.
How much does the BF-170 weigh?
About 0.34 ounces, a light and compact build.