Tamiya 74093 side cutter with grey ergonomic grips and compact dark blade head

Tamiya Modellers Side Cutter 74093

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Tamiya 74093 side cutter with grey ergonomic grips and compact dark blade head
  • Tamiya 74093 side cutter with grey ergonomic grips and compact dark blade head
  • Close-up of Tamiya 74093 blade pivot showing two silver pins and cutting edges
  • Tamiya 74093 side cutter reverse angle showing grey handles and dark blade body
  • Tamiya 74093 side cutter with white Tamiya logo and model name printed on grey grip
  • Tamiya 74093 reverse handle showing white text on grey grip
  • Tamiya 74093 modeller's side cutter in original blue blister-card packaging
  • Hand using Tamiya 74093 to cut a part from a yellow plastic model sprue
  • Hand using Tamiya 74093 to trim white plastic car body parts from a kit sprue
Tamiya Modellers Side Cutter 74093
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Tamiya Modellers Side Cutter 74093

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Product overview

Tamiya 74093 is a plastic-model side cutter built around hardened carbon-steel blades and a grey ergonomic grip. It is intended for routine scale-model and Mini 4WD assembly, placing the emphasis on a named blade material and a conventional sprue-cutting role rather than the fine-access geometry of 74035 or the soft-metal capacity of 74129. A white Tamiya logo is printed on the grip.

  • The blades are manufactured from hardened carbon steel.
  • Its ergonomic grips are finished in grey.
  • A white Tamiya logo appears on the handle.
  • Intended applications include scale-model and Mini 4WD assembly.

Notes · Q & A

What is single-edge (flush) vs double-edge cutting on sprue nippers?

Single-edge, or flush, cutters have one flat face and one bevelled blade, leaving a near-clean cut on the part side. Double-edge cutters bevel both sides and pinch, leaving a small nub you then trim. For plastic kits, flush is worth it.

Can I use hobby sprue cutters on metal miniatures or wire?

No. Fine flush cutters are ground for soft plastic and resin; metal minis, brass rod and staples will chip or roll the edge. Keep a separate, more robust pair for metal and save your good cutters for plastic.

How do I cut parts off the sprue without stress marks?

Cut twice. Leave a little sprue on the first pass, then trim flush away from the part, blade flat to the surface. Cutting hard against the part whitens and dents the plastic as the blades pinch it.

Why has my cutter stopped cutting cleanly?

Usually a nicked or misaligned edge from cutting something too hard, or dried glue in the joint. Wipe the blades, add a drop of oil to the pivot, and only cut material the tool is rated for. A chipped flush edge cannot be honed back.

Notes · Logistics

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Orders placed before 3pm (Mon–Fri) are dispatched the same day. UK delivery is by Royal Mail 24 Tracked. Free UK delivery on orders over £70. International delivery available via Royal Mail International Tracked or courier.

Returns

If you're not happy with your purchase, contact us within 30 days for a full refund or exchange. Items must be unused and in original packaging.

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Technical specifications

Product details
Brand
Tamiya
Product code
74093
Type
Tools
Tool type
Side cutter
Shipping weight
120 g
Barcode
4950344740932
Made in
Japan
Materials & finish
Material
Hardened carbon steel

Product

Tamiya Modellers Side Cutter 74093

Code (proj)

74093

Ship. weight

120 g

Brand

Tamiya

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