{"product_id":"task-18-high-leverage-bolt-cutter-with-no-slip-grip-04t25424","title":"Task - 18\" High-Leverage Bolt Cutter with No Slip Grip - 04T25424","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.pb-wrap{--pb-line:#e1e3e5;--pb-head:#f6f6f7;max-width:100%}\n.pb-wrap .pb-intro{margin-bottom:20px}\n.pb-acc{border:1px solid var(--pb-line);border-radius:8px;margin:0 0 8px;overflow:hidden}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary{cursor:pointer;padding:14px 16px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.35;\n list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary::marker{content:\"\"}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary::after{content:\"+\";font-size:22px;font-weight:400;line-height:1;flex:0 0 auto}\n.pb-acc[open]\u003esummary::after{content:\"\\2212\"}\n.pb-acc[open]\u003esummary{border-bottom:1px solid var(--pb-line);background:var(--pb-head)}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary:hover{background:var(--pb-head)}\n.pb-acc .pb-body{padding:16px}\n.pb-acc .pb-body\u003e:first-child{margin-top:0}\n.pb-acc .pb-body\u003e:last-child{margin-bottom:0}\n.pb-q{border:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--pb-line);border-radius:0;margin:0}\n.pb-q:last-child{border-bottom:0}\n.pb-q\u003esummary{padding:12px 0;font-weight:600}\n.pb-q[open]\u003esummary{background:transparent;border-bottom:0}\n.pb-q\u003esummary:hover{background:transparent;text-decoration:underline}\n.pb-q .pb-body{padding:0 0 12px}\n.pb-scroll{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}\n.pb-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;min-width:380px}\n.pb-table th,.pb-table td{border:1px solid var(--pb-line);padding:8px 10px;\n text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n.pb-table thead th{background:var(--pb-head)}\n.pb-table caption{caption-side:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;padding:0 0 8px}\n.pb-note{font-size:13px;opacity:.75;margin-top:16px}\n.pb-wrap a{color:#3b82f6}\n.pb-wrap a:hover{color:#2563eb}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTask - 18\" High-Leverage Bolt Cutter with No Slip Grip - 04T25424\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 18 in. bolt cutter uses a compound, high-leverage jaw action so two hands on the long handles can shear through mild-steel bolts, chain links and padlock shackles that ordinary hand tools can't touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jaws are chrome molybdenum steel, a tougher and more wear-resistant alloy than plain carbon steel, and the handles carry a no-slip grip so the cut stays controlled under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting capacity depends on hardness, not just diameter.\u003c\/strong\u003e A hardened shackle or grade-8 bolt resists this size of cutter even where a mild-steel bolt of the same diameter would shear cleanly, which is why this 18 in. cutter is built for mild-steel bolts, rod and chain rather than hardened security stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eFeatures and Common Uses\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 in. overall length gives two-handed compound leverage for cutting through bolts, chain and shackles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChrome molybdenum steel jaws hold an edge and resist chipping better than plain carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo-slip handle grips keep hands from sliding under the load of a hard cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting mild-steel bolts, rod and chain to length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoving seized or unwanted padlocks and cable locks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral demolition and site clean-up where fasteners need to be cut rather than unscrewed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"pb-table\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTask Tools\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT25424\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eJaw Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChrome molybdenum steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHandle Grip\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo-slip grip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompound, high-leverage jaw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pb-note\"\u003eTask Tools does not publish a standalone spec sheet with a numeric maximum cut diameter for the T25424; the jaw material, handle and 18 in. overall length above are confirmed against its distributor listing. Source: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.prestonhardware.com\/product\/cutter-bolt-18-t25424\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTask T25424 Bolt Cutter, Chrome Molybdenum Steel Jaw, 18 in OAL (Preston Hardware)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill this cut a hardened padlock shackle?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot reliably. Hardened shackles resist bolt cutters by design; this tool is sized for mild-steel bolts, rod and standard chain, not hardened security shackles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need two hands?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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