Caning Nippers: HEAVY DUTY 170S Caning Nippers are a great tool for all weavers and crafters. They are used to make a smooth flush cut, a pinpoint cut, or cut through brass bolts & pins. They cut Cane, Reed, and Cane Webbing with ease. Nippers are an excellent tool for removing tiny hairs from reeds and cane. Nippers have an ergonomic handle design to reduce cutting effort. Caning Nippers have a long-life blade design that maintains a sharp tip. Caning Nippers are 5" long with a 7/16" blade length. They have a cushioned handle and built-in spring-back action.