Park Tool CN-10 Professional Cable and Housing Cutter

Park Tool – A Cut Below The Park Tool Cable cutters appear to be well made and comfortable in the hand, performance has been an entirely different experience.I used the cutter a few times one afternoon and found that after a few cuts it would not cut stainless control cable without leaving several strands bent and uncut, it absolutely refused to produce a clean usable cable end. I tightened the cutters, lubricated the pivot and still could not obtain a clean cut with this tool. In frustration and disgust I…

Not as expected, If you want a clean cut you would need to file housing end after using this tool. Received new and test cut new 4mm Jagwire shift housing, Each cut left 3 or 4 strands of wire about 3mm longer, And tore plastic covering on an angle. I cut square straight into housing, Results looked as if I had cut on a 45 degree angle.I also tried a test cut on new Jagwire 5mm brake housing, The cut was a little better but folded the coiled steel over the cable hole. The end would need to be filed off flat. If you have ever seen the end on a factory cut housing, You can clearly see…

Not as great as other Park tools Park tools are always very expensive, and usually that’s ok because they are the best quality bike tools available. The cable cutter though, is just OK. It cuts cables fine, but it does not cut through them like butter, which I would expect from Park. It felt kind of difficult to cut and wonder how long it will make clean cuts over time. I also used this to cut housing, and like most cutters, it smashed the metal insides of the housing, and did not leave a clean cut. I have a feeling this…