Tamiya Modeler's Side Cutter

A good pair of cutters is the first tool any modeller should own, and Tamiya's Modeler's Side Cutter is a proper one. The hardened carbon steel blades snip cleanly through plastic parts and sprue gates without crushing or whitening the plastic, and the ergonomic grip keeps your hand comfortable through a long build. Equally at home on scale kits and Mini 4WD assembly.

At a glance

Why it's good

• Clean cuts with minimal stress marks on the plastic
• Comfortable for long building sessions
• Genuine Tamiya Craft Tool — precision Japanese tooling

Snip parts free cleanly and you're already halfway to a tidy build.

The cutters that earn a permanent spot on the bench. Pair with a sharp hobby knife and a set of Tamiya files to finish parts off properly.