AK Interactive — Side Cutter (Oblique Precision Cutting Pliers)

Budget-friendly precision side cutters for miniature and model work. The AK Interactive Side Cutter is an oblique cutting plier ideal for extracting parts from plastic sprues with precision, as well as cutting soft wire (copper or alpaca) up to 1mm thick. The ergonomic handle design provides a comfortable grip for extended assembly sessions.

Key features

• Oblique cutting head — angled jaws reach into tight spots on sprues
• Precision cut — clean extraction of parts from mould gates
• Ergonomic handle — comfortable for long assembly sessions
• Cuts soft wire — copper, alpaca, or brass up to 1mm thick
• Compact size — fits any hobby toolbox
• Budget-friendly — great starter tool or backup pair

What can it cut?

• Plastic sprue gates
• Soft wire (copper, alpaca, brass) up to 1mm thick
• Thin plastic rods

For thicker plastic parts or resin cuts, we recommend the AK9009 Cutting Pliers (also in stock).

Perfect for

• Warhammer 40K, Age of Sigmar, Kill Team assembly
• Pinning miniatures (cutting brass or copper pin wire)
• Basic model kit assembly
• Painters wanting a budget starter tool
• Backup pair for hobbyists who already own primary clippers
• Teeny Tuesday participants and beginner painters

Pair with

• Hobby knife for detail cleanup
• Sanding sticks for mould line removal
• Citadel Plastic Glue for assembly
• AK9009 Cutting Pliers for heavier work

Specifications

• Brand: AK Interactive
• Product: Side Cutter (Oblique Cutting Pliers)
• SKU: AK9012
• Dimensions: 15 × 10 × 10 cm
• Weight: 68g
• Cutting capacity: Plastic sprues, soft wire up to 1mm (copper/alpaca)
• Ergonomic handle for comfortable grip

Available in store at Arcane Forge, Rijnstraat 25-H, 1078 PV Amsterdam, or shipped across the Netherlands. Ask us about our full range of hobby tools — clippers, hobby knives, sanding sticks, and assembly accessories.