Rust proof side cutters?
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How big? What are you cutting?
Knipex has some Inox (Stainless) cutters in small sizes, but likely too small for most coral work (they're electronics wire cutters)
fity2pounder
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For cutting things like frag plugs and rocks so wld need to be pretty heavy duty
Instigate
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The stainless ones will eventually rust as well, but you can help to prolong the life of your tools by rinsing with freshwater and thoroughly drying after each use. I'm using a kit similar to this one:
https://www.amazon.com/DDP-Coral-FR...549570913&sr=8-14&keywords=coral+fragging+kit
But I've only been using it for a few months so I can't attest to the quality of the steel yet. You might get better mileage from a more expensive set of cutters from BRS like these:
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-5-sps-coral-bone-cutter.html
For really dense rock I just use regular wire cutters:
https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-84-1...8&qid=1549571125&sr=1-4&keywords=wire+cutters
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fity2pounder
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Thanks for the reply! Do u know if these are truly stainless steel or just chrome plated steal?
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Mine are actually stainless. They are 20+ years old, started life in the barn then migrated to the tank kit. No rust yet, I wash them well then air dry after every use.
I’ve got some Kobalt regular steel ones I got from Lowe’s about 10 years ago. They set me back about $8. They are evenly rusted all over and if the surface rust gets too aggressive I just grind it smooth again. I use them almost daily. Cost averaged at about $0.80/year I’m getting a good value here. Lol.
