Why do people use the ends of the fret cutters to cut? Shouldn't you be using the inner 90% to minimize tool breakage?

I think it depends what the excess length is. The area where the hinge of the cutter is, there isn’t enough depth to cut more than a few mm off. By shifting toward the ends of the jaws you can bypass the hinge and cut whatever length you need. I use the tool to cut fret wire to rough length snd to notch the tangs to fit between binding, as well as for final close trimming after the frets are installed. This is a very robust tool and, as long as you’re using it on fret wire, the chances of breaking off the ends of the cutter are very small.

Where are these made?

No info on origin but looks well made, possibly made in Taiwan. It’s still a very well finished tool.

Could these be used to pull frets in a pinch? Would the size of the jaws cause issues pulling frets above the 12th or so?

It could work, but I wouldn't recommend it if you're doing more than a few frets. The size will be an issue on the higher frets. If the frets are fairly low, then you may not have a problem, but you'd be better off getting the proper tool.

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StewMac Fret Cutter, Flush Cut Guitar Fretwork Nippers

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Brand
StewMac
Color
Red
Cutting Width
25.4
Grip Type
Rubber
Handle Material
Rubber
Material
Alloy Steel

🔩Hardened alloy steel blades

✂️25.4mm precision jaw width

🛠️8-inch ergonomic length

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✂️ Cut like a pro, finish like a legend.

ERGONOMIC 8 INCH LENGTH - Optimized handle length for maximum control and comfort during intricate guitar repairs.
TRUSTED BY TOP LUTHIERS - Co-designed with world-class guitar builders to ensure professional-grade performance every time.
STEW MAC EXCLUSIVE DESIGN - Custom-crafted steel cutters engineered specifically for flawless fretwork—no generic nippers here.
PRECISION FLUSH CUT TECHNOLOGY - Specially hardened jaws deliver ultra-clean cuts right at the fretboard edge, slashing your filing time.
LIFETIME PROMISE EXPERT SUPPORT - Backed by StewMac’s lifetime guarantee and industry-leading tech support—tools that grow with your craft.

The StewMac Fret Cutter is a precision-engineered, 8-inch steel tool with 25.4mm flush-cut jaws designed exclusively for guitar fretwork. Its hardened alloy steel blades ensure clean, close cuts that minimize filing, backed by a lifetime warranty and expert support trusted by professional luthiers worldwide.

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ASIN	B01HUDBUDK
Best Sellers Rank	#3,663 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #52 in Guitar Tools
Brand Name	StewMac
Color	Red
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (551)
Cutting width	25.4 millimeters
Grip Type	Rubber
Handle Material	Rubber
Item Dimensions L x W	8"L x 1"W
Manufacturer	StewMac
Manufacturer Part Number	0619
Material Type	Alloy Steel
Model Number	0619
Specific Uses For Product	Cutting, Trimming
UPC	840014701193
Unit Count	1 Count

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