What are diagonal cutting pliers?

Answer 1

Diagonal pliers (alos called wire cutters or diagonal-cutting pliers) are pliers intended for the cutting of wire (they are generally not used to grab or turn anything). They are sometimes called side cutting pliers or side cutters, although these terms are shared by other pliers designs, such as lineman's pliers, and may lead to confusion. The plane defined by the cutting edges of the jaws intersects the joint rivet at an angle or "on a diagonal", hence the name. Instead of using a shearing action as with scissors, they cut by indenting and wedging the wire apart. The jaw edges are ground to a symmetrical "V" shape; thus the two jaws can be visualized to form the letter "X", as seen end-on when fully occluded. The pliers are made of tempered steel and inductive heating and quenching are often used to selectively harden the jaws.

Answer 2

Diagonal cutting pliers are for cutting wire.

Answer 3

Diagonal pliers are specifically used for cutting. Wire, zip ties, welding rod, and anything else you can fit in those jaws.

Answer 4

Slip-joint pliers having serrated faces for gripping rounded surfaces such as pipe, together with blades for cutting wire.