Hog Saddle shared these new Carbon Fiber Bolt Cutters that weigh just 2.8 lbs with us that were developed by one of their buddies. The bolt cutters come in standard and short lengths, and cut through 3/8″ rebar easily.
Email hogsaddle@ymail.com for more info, how to procure, and the manufacturer’s T&E program.
Huh, I never realized CF could be made rigid enough for such an application. CF is usually very strong but it still flexes a good bit (high end mountain bike frames for example). The wonders of modern engineering.
I see a pair residing on the back of my plate carrier very soon.
Seriously badass, there is no way I could afford these.
Here is the official contact for the Carbon Fiber Bolt Cutters:
Dan Ateya
651.733.8474
dateya@mmm.com
I’ve used these cutters before and they really are 2.8 pounds. One of their demo models has logged over 1500 lock/rebar cuts.
Anyone had any luck getting in touch with Dan? I have emailed and called and haven’t heard back…
Thanks
Same here, I received a quick email from the guys at ShadowTech, directing me to Ateya, but no luck at the moment, and I have some guys here asking to buy a couple for testing.
Update, the carbon fiber bolt cutters are available on the web:
http://stores.hogsaddle.com/StoreFront.bok