Hand Swage Tools

Shop hand swage tools and cutters for preparing wire rope and forming compatible field-installed cable terminations. The category includes hand swagers, wire-rope cutters and bolt or chain cutters for marine rigging, cable railing and related workshop use.

A clean, square cable cut helps the wire rope enter a sleeve or fitting without spreading or damaging strands. Use a cutter designed for the material and diameter being prepared. Hand swagers compress compatible sleeves and stops with the specified cavity or die; the tool, sleeve material and cable size must match. Bolt and chain cutters are intended for compatible stock within the tool’s published capacity and are not substitutes for a wire-rope cutter when strand integrity matters.

Before ordering, confirm the supported cable, sleeve, bolt or chain sizes; tool length; die or cavity configuration; adjustment procedure and finished-crimp gauge requirements. Wear appropriate eye and hand protection, keep cutting edges and pivot points maintained and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Inspect completed swages before service and never assume a termination is suitable for lifting or life-safety use without system-specific approval and verification.