What is the difference between Nippers and Sprue Cutters?

The main difference is that Nippers have a single cutting blade to provide the cleanest cut for delicate work. The Sprue Cutters feature dual cutting blades for efficient removal of model parts from sprues and can cut resin as well as plastic.

Precision Nippers:

A high quality, single bladed tool for the cleanest most precise cut that excels in detail work, reducing further preparation time when working with self assembly plastic models.

Best used for:

Trimming sprue spurs from plastic model parts

Removing small plastic model parts from sprue.

Not to be used for:

Cutting plastics thicker than 3mm in diameter

Cutting wood, metals or resin.

Sprue Cutters:

Dual cutting blades that have a longer, tapered profile they are specifically designed for heavier duty everyday work removing model parts from plastic or resin sprues.

Best used for:

Quick and efficient removal of plastic or resin parts from sprues

Not to be used for:

Cutting wood or metals

Any plastic or resin over 3mm in diameter