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This little cutter handles cardboard, foam, and fabric without the arm fatigue of a utility knife, making it worth a look if you break down a lot of boxes or do craft projects regularly, and it's currently $21 off the $60 list price on Amazon. Apply coupon code "VHL9PZ7H" to save. Deal ends November 7.  Buy Now at Amazon

Lowe's offers the Kobalt 8" Scissors for $7.98.  That's a $6 savings.  MyLowe's Rewards members get free shipping (it's free to join). Buy Now at Lowe's

These WorkPro aviation snips cost $9.98, down from $16.99. They're rated to cut through 18-gauge cold rolled steel and 22-gauge stainless steel, and include a safety lock to keep the jaws closed when not in use. Prime members get free shipping.  Buy Now at Amazon

Lowe's offers the Kobalt 3-Piece Carbon Steel Snips Set for $19.98.  That's a $13 savings.  MyLowe's Rewards members get free shipping (it's free to join). Buy Now at Lowe's

This WorkPro 3-piece aviation snips set is $5 off the regular price at Amazon. The set includes left, right, and straight-cut snips made from CR-V steel, and it can cut up to 18-gauge cold-rolled steel or 22-gauge stainless steel. Prime members get free shipping.  Buy Now at Amazon

This WorkPro 3-piece aviation snips set is $5 off the regular price at Amazon, bringing it to $19.99. The set includes left, right, and straight-cut snips made from CR-V steel, and can cut up to 18-gauge cold-rolled steel or 22-gauge stainless steel. Prime members get free shipping.  Buy Now at Amazon

This Fanttik C10 Pro electric cutter is $69.99, down from its $89.99 list price. It has a 1.77" blade that cuts materials up to 0.39" thick at speeds up to 600 RPM, and a digital display shows battery life in real time. The 2000mAh battery offers 45-50 minutes of runtime and recharges through a USB-C port. Buy Now at Amazon

At Amazon, clip the on-page coupon to get this Cordless Electric Cardboard Cutter Scissors for $23. It's the best deal Amazon has offered for this cutter. It runs on a 4V motor with a rechargeable 2000mAh battery, and includes a safety lock and built-in LED light for cutting in low light. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has changed to $37.72 since this was originally published.

This replacement blade fits the Jonard RCS-30 cable stripper, so it's worth keeping on hand if you rely on that tool regularly and don't want downtime once the original blade dulls or chips. Swapping it in restores clean, consistent cuts without having to replace the whole tool. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has dropped to $81.15 since this was originally published.

Worth having in your toolkit if you cut your own lenses for frames, as it saves you repeated trips to an optical shop for simple adjustments and replacements. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for scraping paint, adhesive, or stickers off glass and flat surfaces, and the 10 scrapers with 50 extra blades mean you've got backups on hand for whenever edges dull out. At $23.24, that's about $6 off the $29.57 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Update: The price has dropped to $10.21 since this was originally published.

Useful for anyone who cuts paper, mat board, or film regularly, since the aluminum edge resists nicking in a way plastic rulers don't; it's currently $0.65 off the list price on Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon

Suited for electricians and cable techs who need to make clean mid-span cuts without nicking the conductors underneath, and right now it's $20 off the $158 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Kids who like building cardboard forts or projects can use this tool on their own since the blade is designed to cut corrugated cardboard without going through skin, giving parents some peace of mind. It's currently $199.20, which is $49.80 off the $249 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Suits anyone threading or re-threading 2-5/8"-12 bolts and rods, since the hex shape lets you turn it with a wrench instead of needing a separate die holder. Buy Now at Amazon

Precision tips make these handy for detail work like trimming threads or snipping close to fabric without catching the weave, and having two in the pack means you can keep one at your machine and one in your kit. Buy Now at Amazon

Worth having in the toolbox if you need to size a hole precisely after drilling, since a straight flute reamer like this cleans up and finishes diameters that drill bits alone can't get accurate. It's suited to machinists and metalworkers who need consistent, repeatable hole sizes rather than casual DIY use. Buy Now at Amazon

Tapping M19 x 1.75 threads by hand calls for this kind of plug tap, and it's a solid pick for machinists or hobbyists who need a specific metric size that's not always easy to find in standard hardware assortments. Buy Now at Amazon

Anyone who regularly works with electrical wiring will appreciate having stripping, cutting, and crimping functions built into a single tool instead of juggling three separate ones. It's a practical pickup for home electrical projects, automotive wiring, or small-scale DIY repairs where you need clean, consistent connections. Buy Now at Newegg

Your go-to for finishing a hole's threads all the way to the bottom of a blind hole, this 11/16-16 bottoming tap gets threads as close to the base as possible where a taper or plug tap can't reach. Buy Now at Home Depot

Pruning tiny buds or trimming delicate stems calls for precision, and these scissors suit gardeners and growers who need a sharp, fine-tip blade for detail work rather than heavy cutting. Buy Now at Amazon

Built for anyone laying or repairing carpet, the cushion back design lets you slice through padding and backing cleanly without dragging or tearing the fibers. It's a handy tool to keep on hand if you're installing carpet yourself rather than hiring it out. Buy Now at Amazon