Olympia Tools Power Grip Bolt Cutter, 39-114, 14 Inches

Performance is great against small padlocks and chains. The metal used for the blades is strong and reasonable for small jobs. I did have to shave off some paint to lock the handles in place. Other than that one issue the tool was able to handle the jobs required.

Great quality, compact, strong, and stylish… will fit in a regular tool box.

These are not precision machined.They work well if you need the small profile. However, if you need cutters for routine use, you may want to look elsewhere.The first pair that I got had an issue with the handles being offset, as they drilled the hole in the wrong spot. This caused the cutters to fold unevenly, with one handle hitting the head on the metal part of the handle, and the other on the plastic part. Also, the jaws closed with the back part of the jaws touching before the first, leaving a 2mm or so gap in front.I returned those and got a replacement. The replacement is much better. The handles close properly and evenly on each side, and the jaws close much better, almost parallel. There is a bit of play on the handle joints, and the head, but it works fine for cutting 1/8 or larger bolts.The product tag is wrapped around one of the red levers, and if you do not pay attention, some of the plastic wire that connects the tab could get stuck in the joint/spring, making the latch malfunction until it is removed. I saw this complaint of the latch not working in some other reviews, and I suspect this is the case.

Espejo

Not big enough to cut thru blots otherwise great wire cutters

I clipped a thick bike chain lock at the condo I worked at for a tenants e-bike but the lock had fabric around it and it didn’t cut that so you need a Milwaukee fast back as well

I learned after buying these bolt cutters that strength in cutting off old padlocks, from equally made bolt cutters, will go to the larger pair of bolt cutters. This 18" Olympia bolt cutters being reviewed is good for its small size. But I have learned from experience that larger bolt cutters cut through the shackle on old pad locks with much less effort. With these 18" bolt cutters, you really have to put some serious arm muscle into your cuts. Oh well, this was one of those "learn by doing" experiences for me that we all experience in life. D.W.

The collapsible product works well. The 24-inch is twice as heavy ( about 8 pounds versus 4 pounds) versus 18 inches. The 24 inch is harder to maneuver but is stronger.