HKS For Ferrule Terminals
- Cutter
- 1.23 pounds
- Metal
A sized cutter for one job: trimming ferrule terminals between AWG 10 and 2. Confirm your wire gauge falls in that window before buying.
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How it ranks among the 346 cutters we track
4.5★ across 321 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
321 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
400+ 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
A metal-handled cutter built for ferrule terminals in the AWG 10-2 range, covering wire from 6 to 35 square millimeters. It carries a 4.5-star rating across 321 reviews.
Ferrule work sits at the intersection of crimping and cutting, and this tool is scoped to the cutting half of that job for one specific wire range. The metal handle construction points to a tool built for repeated shop use rather than occasional home projects. Buyers working outside the 10-2 AWG window will want a different size.
- Metal handle
- Rated for AWG 10-2 (6-35mm2) wire
- 557.92 gram (about 1.2 lb) weight
- 4.5 stars across 321 reviews
Who it's for
Electricians and panel builders who regularly trim ferrule-terminated wire in the 6 to 35 mm2 range. Not a general-purpose wire cutter for household gauges outside that window.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Sized for AWG 10-2 ferrule terminals
- Metal handle construction
- Not usable outside its rated gauge range
- Heavier than plastic-handled cutters
Performance notes
The metal handle adds weight, at 557.92 grams (about 1.2 pounds), compared with lighter plastic-handled cutters. That can mean more durability under repeated shop use but a heavier tool for all-day carry. Sizing is specific to the 6-35mm2 wire range, so match your gauge before ordering.
Specifications
| Brand | HKS |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 1.23 pounds |
| Handle | Metal |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in cutters.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| HKS For Ferrule TerminalsThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 321 | 4.0 / 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 HKS cutters
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What wire gauge does the HKS ferrule cutter handle?
It's rated for AWG 10-2, covering wire from 6 to 35 square millimeters.
Is the handle metal or plastic?
Metal.
How much does it weigh?
557.92 grams, or about 1.2 pounds.