Crescent

Crescent 0290FHJN Cutter

Cutter
8.03 pounds

4.7/ 5 on Amazon269Amazon ratings3.7ProductDome score

Better rated than 64%

Medium confidenceLast refreshed Aug 4, 2026Amazon data + ProductDome analysis · methodology

Best forYou need a heavier cutter with the leverage that extra weight implies

An 8 pound Crescent cutter whose weight signals a long-handled, leverage-driven design, worth confirming exact capacity before buying since it is not listed.

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ProductDome scorecard

How it ranks among the 346 cutters we track

3.7/ 5ProductDome scoreMedium confidence

Owner satisfaction · 56% of scorecategory median 4.6★4.7

4.7★ across 269 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.

Evidence strength · 17% of scorecategory median 653 ratings3.0

269 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.

Buyer demand · 11% of score0.0

Modest tracked demand last month.

Data quality · 11% of score2.5

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

Weight is the standout spec on the 0290FHJN, an 8.03 pound Crescent cutter that reads like a long-handled bolt or cable cutter built for leverage rather than a compact hand tool.

No handle length, jaw capacity, or material rating appears in the spec sheet, so the weight alone is what points toward a longer-handled design built for tougher material. Buyers who need an exact cutting capacity should check the listing images directly rather than relying on the spec blob.

8.03 pound weight
Crescent brand
Model 0290FHJN
Listed under Tools Cutters

Who it's for

Fits anyone who needs a heavier cutter with the leverage extra weight provides for bolts, wire, or similar stock, and does not need a lightweight or pocket-sized tool. Not the pick for anyone needing exact jaw capacity confirmed before ordering, since that figure is missing here.

Strengths and trade-offs

Drawn from this product's published specifications.

What stands out

Weight suggests strong leverage for tougher material

What to check first

No jaw capacity or handle length listed
No material rating specified

Performance notes

At just over 8 pounds, the tool carries more mass than a compact cutter, which in this category usually means longer handles doing the work of multiplying hand force onto the jaw.

Specifications

Brand	Crescent
Model	0290FHJN
Item Weight	8.03 pounds

How it compares

This product against the closest alternatives we track in cutters.

Product	Amazon rating	Ratings	ProductDome score
Crescent 0290FHJN CutterThis product	4.7 / 5	269	3.7 / 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

Frequently asked

Questions about the Crescent 0290FHJN

Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".

How much does the Crescent 0290FHJN weigh?

8.03 pounds.

Is the 0290FHJN a compact cutter?

Its 8 pound weight points to a longer-handled design rather than a compact one.