Image of the Crescent 0190FC on a white background
Image of the Crescent 0190FC on a white background
Image of the Crescent 0190FC on a white background
Close up image of the Crescent 0190FC showing the cutter head
Close up image of the Crescent 0190FC showing the rawhide/yellow handles

24-1/2" General Purpose, Center Cut Cutter

0190FC
Since 1880, Crescent H.K. Porter has been the preeminent brand in industrial cutters with a worldwide reputation for quality, strength, and durability. The extensive line of products includes manual cutters, pneumatic cutters and accessories, designed to handle everything from light wires and brushes to heavy steel rods and bars.
  • Features
    • All-purpose jaws with center-cut blades
    • Strong, lightweight fiberglass handles
    • Toggle joints turn 50 lbs of hand pressure into 4000 lbs of cutting pressure
    • Screw-type adjustment realigns edges
    • Cuts soft and medium materials up to 7/16 in thick, and hard materials up to 5/16 in thick
    • Cuts materials up to Brinell 455 or Rockwell C48 hardness
    • Lock plate keeps jaws from loosening
    • All-purpose jaws with center-cut blades
    • Strong, lightweight fiberglass handles
    • Toggle joints turn 50 lbs of hand pressure into 4000 lbs of cutting pressure
    • Screw-type adjustment realigns edges
    • Cuts soft and medium materials up to 7/16 in thick, and hard materials up to 5/16 in thick
    • Cuts materials up to Brinell 455 or Rockwell C48 hardness
    • Lock plate keeps jaws from loosening
    • Designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA with global materials
    • NEVER use any H.K. Porter cutters on energized circuits, wire, or cable!
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  • Specifications
    • Weight (Catalog) : 5.70 lb
    • Warranty : Full Lifetime
    • Overall Length : 24.5 in
    • Size : 24.5 in
    • Overall Width : 7.9 in
    • Overall Height : 2.1 in
    • UPC : 037103907073
    • Prop 65 : WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals, including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
    • Type : Bolt Cutter
    • Material : Steel
    • Ratcheting : No
    • Packaging : Boxed
    • Direction or Type of Cut : Straight
    • Weight (Catalog) : 5.70 lb
    • Warranty : Full Lifetime
    • Overall Length : 24.5 in
    • Size : 24.5 in
    • Overall Width : 7.9 in
    • Overall Height : 2.1 in
    • UPC : 037103907073
    • Prop 65 : WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals, including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
    • Type : Bolt Cutter
    • Material : Steel
    • Ratcheting : No
    • Packaging : Boxed
    • Direction or Type of Cut : Straight
    • Handle Color : Yellow
    • Handle Material : Fiberglass with Grip
    • Handle Length : 18.625 in
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  • Frequently Asked Questions
    What materials can the Crescent 0190FC cut?
    The 0190FC is designed to cut a wide range of soft, medium, and hard materials, including chain, bolts, threaded rod, wire, bar stock, and fencing materials. The center-cut jaw design delivers clean, efficient cuts across many general-purpose cutting applications. The cutter is rated for materials up to Brinell 455 or Rockwell C48 hardness.
    What is the maximum cutting capacity of the 0190FC?
    The 0190FC cuts soft and medium materials up to 7/16 inch thick and hard materials up to 5/16 inch thick. Actual cutting capacity depends on the material type and hardness.
    What are the benefits of the center-cut jaw design?
    The center-cut jaw design positions the cutting force directly on the material being cut, making it ideal for general-purpose cutting of chain, bolts, rods, and wire. This design provides balanced cutting performance across a broad range of materials and applications.
    Can the cutting blades be adjusted or replaced?
    Yes. The 0190FC features a screw-type adjustment that allows the cutting edges to be realigned as they wear. Replacement cutter heads are also available, helping extend the service life of the tool.
    Is the 0190FC suitable for professional construction and utility work?
    Yes. The 0190FC is designed for professional use and features strong fiberglass handles, center-cut jaws, and a compound toggle-joint mechanism that converts approximately 50 pounds of hand force into up to 4,000 pounds of cutting force. It is well suited for construction, maintenance, fabrication, and utility-related cutting applications.
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