Wire rope cutter for high-strength wire ropes up to 4 mm in diameter and cables up to 6 mm in diameter. It features noticeably light, high-precision cutting thanks to a unique, patent-pending joint design. The compact size and low weight contribute to a high performance level, making it particularly durable at only 172 g. This cutter is designed for intensive use, providing up to 30% less physical effort compared to wire rope cutters of the same length. It has a double-mounted box joint design for a high level of stability, and the cutting edges are additionally induction-hardened, with a cutting edge hardness of approximately 64 HRC. The cutter is secured by a locking device during transport.