A wire cutter is a tool that cuts wire ropes and cables, etc. A type must be selected according to the object to be cut. There are two types of wire cutters: hand-held and stationary. The hand-held type has an easy-to-grasp grip and a lock function to prevent it from opening and closing when not in use. It has a special shape that prevents the cut surface from coming apart or spreading. The stationary type is more stable and can even cut stainless steel wire ropes. A wire cutter / crimper has a blade with a part shaped to allow crimping in addition to the wire cutting function. A wire stripper is a tool for removing coatings from coated wires, etc., which avoids the need to change tools after cutting a wire.