Channellock 338 Diagonal Cutting Pliers, 8-In Blue – Durable Edge & Precision

Overview

Meet the Channellock 338 Diagonal Cutting Pliers, an 8-inch tool designed for crisp, controlled snips in metalworking, electrical tasks, and light fabrication. The pliers are heat treated to hold their edge, delivering consistent performance as you work across a variety of small-cutting jobs.

Built to feel balanced in the hand, these pliers pair a polished high carbon drop forged steel body with Channellock Blue comfort grips. The result is a tool that invites steady handling and repeatable cuts, even as you move between wire types and project scopes. The manufacturer backs this design with a 100% guarantee against breakage and failure, underscoring a focus on long-term reliability.

What makes it stand out

The 338 combines durable construction with a purposefully sized jaw and a comfortable grip. The blue handles provide a clear visual cue in busy toolboxes, while the edge-holding capability supports clean, precise trimming across multiple wire profiles. With its US origin, the pliers are built for real-world use in professional settings.

Key specs

• Country of Origin: United States
• Overall length: 8 in
• Jaw width: 1 3/16 in
• Jaw length: 25/32 in
• Material: high carbon drop forged steel
• Handle: dipped blue grips
• Cutting capacity: 1/16 - 3/32 in piano wire; 11/64 in soft wire; 3/64 - 3/32 in hard/medium wire

Real-world uses

• Make precise cuts on small wires in electrical and electronics tasks
• Trim piano wire with clean, controlled snips
• Handle delicate trimming in tight spaces with a comfortable grip

From the Manufacturer: This cutter is a perfectly mated cutter, heat treated to hold its edge. The pliers have polished high carbon drop forged steel and the Channellock Blue comfort grips. They are 100% guaranteed against breakage and failure.

What you get

Country of Origin United States; Package length 8.2"; Package width 2.3"; Package height 1.0".