Aven Tools 10821F Oval Head Cutter Carbon Steel
Aven Tools 10821F Oval Head Cutter Carbon Steel
The Aven 10821F Accu-Cut oval-head cutter provides flush cutting edges for soft copper wire from 0.2 to 1.25 mm diameter. Forged steel construction, induction-hardened edges and ergonomic ESD-safe yellow-and-black grips support repeated bench work. Choose the cutting finish around the acceptable cut profile and the workpiece, not just overall tool size.
Best Uses / Applications
- Trimming soft copper leads and wire within the stated diameter range.
- Electronics assembly, repair and wire preparation.
- Bench work requiring an oval head and flush cut profile.
Key Features and Specifications
| Part number | 10821F |
|---|---|
| Head style | Oval |
| Cutting finish | Flush |
| Cutting capacity | 0.2–1.25 mm soft copper wire; manufacturer also lists 32–16 AWG |
| Cutter material | Forged steel; induction-hardened blades |
| Blade hardness | 63–65 HRC |
| Spring mechanism | Dual leaf springs |
| Joint construction | Screw joint |
| Grips | ESD-safe soft plastic; yellow and black |
| Blade length | Current manufacturer table: 10.75 mm ±1 mm |
| Head width | Current manufacturer table: 10.95 mm ±1 mm |
| Overall length | 130 mm; nominally about 5 inches |
| Weight | 0.25 lb |
| Listed shipping dimensions | 190 × 102 mm |
California Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Selection Comparison
| 10821F | Flush cutting finish. |
|---|---|
| 10821S | Semi-flush cutting finish. |
| Selection limit | Both are rated here for soft copper, not an assumed hard-wire or steel capacity. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What material can this cutter cut?
Aven lists soft copper wire from 0.2 to 1.25 mm. Do not apply this rating to steel, hardened wire or other materials.
Is it ESD safe?
Aven designates the grips ESD safe. Qualify the tool within your workplace ESD-control program; this is not an electrical-insulation rating.
How does 10821F differ from 10821S?
10821F is flush; 10821S is semi-flush. Select the finish required for the cut profile.
What are the blade and head dimensions?
Aven’s current tables list 10.75 mm ±1 mm blade length and 10.95 mm ±1 mm head width. These replace the older 8.4 mm and 9.5 mm catalog values.
How long is the cutter?
The listed overall length is 130 mm.
Is it suitable for live electrical work?
An ESD-safe grip is not proof of electrical insulation. Do not use this listing as an energized-work qualification.
