Bill wrote:
In message , "Dave Plowman (News)"
writes
Have a favourite pair of 4.5" side cutters which I've had for decades.
Badged RS, and I've broken them.

They are just plain side cutters with the jaws at about 20-30 degrees
offset.

RS don't seem to do them anymore - and all the similar sized ones seem to
be 'designer' shaped. And with much chunkier insulated handles.

Don't mind paying Lindstrom prices if I can find something close.

The ones I bought to replace my similar old cheap side cutters came from
China via some other far eastern country (I remember asking about it at
the time) have been amazingly good.
They are labelled Plato Model 170 shears. I seem to remember that my
ebay supplier charged something like £2 with free postage. Today I can't
see any on ebay at that price, but at least a couple of "UK" suppliers
are under a fiver.

Odd. On your recommendation I just ordered a pair from China (via eBay) for
£1.89 (inc postage).

Tim

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