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36 Industrial Grade, Center Cut Cutter featuring red handles with black end grips for comfort and control.
36 Industrial Grade, Center Cut Cutter showing the cutting head, blade adjustment hardware, and compound hinge mechanism.
36 Industrial Grade, Center Cut Cutter close-up showing the center-cut blades and heavy-duty compound hinge assembly.
Industrial Grade Center Cut Cutter being used to cut chain on the tailgate of a pickup truck.

36" Industrial Grade Center Cut Bolt Cutter

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The Crescent H.K. Porter 0390MC 36" Industrial Grade Center Cut Bolt Cutter is built for demanding cutting applications in industrial, construction, and maintenance environments. Drop-forged, precision-ground alloy steel jaws cut soft and medium materials up to 9/16" thick and hard materials up to 7/16" thick. Its toggle-joint design converts 50 lbs. of hand pressure into 4,000 lbs. of cutting pressure, while screw-type jaw adjustment helps maintain proper cutting-edge alignment. Heavy-duty steel handles with rubber grips provide the leverage and control needed for tough cuts.
  • Features
    • Drop-forged precision ground, alloy steel jaws with center-cut blades
    • Cut materials up to Brinell 455 or Rockwell C48 hardness
    • 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 9/16 in thick or hard materials up to 7/16 in
    • Lock plate keeps jaws from loosening
    • Steel handles with rubber grips
    • Drop-forged precision ground, alloy steel jaws with center-cut blades
    • Cut materials up to Brinell 455 or Rockwell C48 hardness
    • 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 9/16 in thick or hard materials up to 7/16 in
    • Lock plate keeps jaws from loosening
    • Steel handles with rubber grips
    • 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) : 16.05 lb
    • Warranty : Full Lifetime
    • Overall Length : 36.0 in
    • Size : 36 in
    • UPC : 037103909336
    • 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 : Red
    • Weight (Catalog) : 16.05 lb
    • Warranty : Full Lifetime
    • Overall Length : 36.0 in
    • Size : 36 in
    • UPC : 037103909336
    • 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 : Red
    • Handle Material : Steel with Rubber Grip
    • Handle Length : 28.875 in
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  • Frequently Asked Questions
    What materials can the Crescent H.K. Porter 0390MC bolt cutter cut?
    The 0390MC is designed to cut soft, medium, and hard materials. It cuts soft and medium materials up to 9/16" thick and hard materials up to 7/16" thick, with a maximum material hardness of Brinell 455 or Rockwell C48.
    What is a center cut bolt cutter used for?
    Center cut bolt cutters position the cutting edges at the center of the jaws and are designed for heavy-duty cutting applications.
    Who is the Crescent 0390MC 36" bolt cutter best suited for?
    The Crescent H.K. Porter 0390MC is designed for professionals who need heavy-duty cutting capability in demanding work environments. It is well suited for construction professionals, industrial maintenance technicians, utility and infrastructure crews, mechanical contractors, and other trades working with tough metal materials that require high cutting force.
    Can the jaws on the Crescent 0390MC be adjusted or replaced?
    The 0390MC includes screw-type adjustment for realigning the cutting edges. Replacement cutter head 0313C is listed for the 0390MC.
    Can the 0390MC be used on energized wire or cable?
    No, it is not. Never use Crescent H.K. Porter cutters on energized circuits, wire, or cable.