Park Tool CN-10 Professional Cable & Housing Cutter | Precision Cutting for Bikes

Park Tool CN-10: Precision for cables and housing

The CN-10 Cable and Housing Cutter is a shop-quality tool crafted for reliable performance on all bicycle cables and housing, including the trickier index housing. Its design emphasizes consistent results, ease of use, and a clean finish that bike enthusiasts and mechanics can trust during routine maintenance or detailed overhauls.

Constructed with a focus on durability and comfort, the CN-10 features cold forged, heat treated steel handles that provide a solid, tactile grip. The cutting jaws are precision ground, delivering clean, square cuts that help with proper cable tensioning and smooth shifting across gear ranges. The built-in crimper expands the tool’s usefulness by enabling you to secure end caps without reaching for a separate implement, while the forming hole supports neat reforming of housing ends and ferrules for a professional look.

Key capabilities at a glance

• All-in-one design: cuts cables and housing with a built-in crimper for end caps and a forming hole for housing ends and ferrules.
• Robust construction: cold forged, heat treated steel handles resist wear and provide lasting strength.
• Precision results: ground cutting jaws deliver clean, repeatable cuts for consistent cable tensioning.
• Versatile compatibility: suitable for standard cables and hard-to-cut index housing objects.

Real-world use scenarios

From routine tune-ups to more complex cabling projects, CN-10 helps you complete tasks with confidence. The integrated crimper saves time during end-cap installation, and the forming hole supports precise housing end work, contributing to a tidy, professional finish on ferrules and routed sections.

• Replace worn cables on road or mountain bikes for smoother shifts and dependable control.
• Reform housing ends and ferrules for a clean, factory-like appearance after routing adjustments.

Why riders and shops choose CN-10

Park Tool designs tools that blend practicality with dependable engineering. The CN-10 is positioned as a reliable option for enthusiasts and shops seeking a versatile cutter that handles multiple cable types and housing styles without needing a toolbox full of separate devices. While results may vary with technique and material, many users report improved cut quality and faster workflow when using a dedicated cutter like CN-10.