Rating of the best profile cutters for 2024

The main area of ​​application of cutters is considered to be construction and repair in cases where it is necessary to connect metal profiles. It is used to join metal (steel) sheets together. The elements are superimposed on each other, and the holes are rolled on the reverse side. The technology was developed several years ago, but it is only now in demand.

Features and functionality

A pliers or cutter is a hand tool that is used to manipulate products made from sheet metal. When joining the material, a through hole is made. Fixation is carried out by bending the formed petals in the metal. It is understood that no auxiliary fasteners are required and should be considered when choosing a tool. It is enough to lean the device against the selected area and press the handle (it is possible to use a two-handed design). The metal is modified and its edges are bent. This is how the tool works.

Based on numerous reviews in online stores, buyers prefer this particular bonding of profiles. The product is also popularly referred to as a profile punch. On some Internet resources, the product can be found in the category "pliers for connecting GK profiles".

Outwardly, the tool resembles pliers, but their handles are elongated. The structure of the working section is also unusual. As with conventional equipment, they are equipped with two jaws that can vary in shape. One of the sides is the punch, while the other is the stop. The first element has a protruding part, which is used for manipulating the profile and making holes. The stop is a thickened element into which the punch enters.

The design is designed in such a way that the formed metal petals have a curved shape. Thus, it is possible to achieve optimal fixation of metal sheets of any thickness. The holes are often rectangular or round. The first option is preferable, since the connection is more rigid.

Positive and negative characteristics

This type of construction tool is not very popular. There are many reasons, but the subject is really comfortable. This is especially true for those manipulations in which the installation of a plasterboard profile is provided. An irreplaceable thing for home use.

Benefits	Overview
There is no protrusion at the joints	When using self-tapping screws or rivets, protrusions remain, since the head protrudes slightly. Rivets have less irregularities, while self-tapping screws have more. Thus, the drywall sheets bend and lay unevenly. In the case of a notch, the front side remains flat. A smooth surface will subsequently save time for putty and minimize the consumption of the composition.
Hand tool	There is no need for a nearby socket. This allows you to work in any conditions.
Lack of fasteners	In addition to saving money, this will save you time.
Reliable and fast connection of profiles	The sheet stacking speed increases. Parts are wound between the jaws, after which the handles are compressed as many times as necessary.

In most cases, after a person has tried to work with a cutter, he does not return to self-tapping screws. Rivets can also be used in particularly difficult places, but this is rather an exception to the rule. It should be noted that the sheets do not need additional fixation. However, this mounting method is not without its drawbacks.

Disadvantage	Description
Time	According to buyers, the device allows you to save installation time, however, you need to understand that in order to make a hole in a metal sheet (several), it will take some physical effort.
Physical effort	Fatigue will build up quickly if you have to work all day. Installation speed will be significantly reduced.
Inferiority	In some cases, due to the peculiar shape of the working surface, it is impossible to reach some of the clips and jumpers.
Disassembly	In the future, if you need to disassemble the structure, it will be necessary to straighten the petals, which is not easy to do. A lot of time will be spent, as when removing screws or rivets. To do this, you will need a unit with large windows. Professional builders have both tools, but for home use this is overkill.

Rating of high-quality and inexpensive profile cutters

DEXX 31391

Popular design from the best German manufacturer. It is often used to manipulate the guide profile. The rack head will not fit. It is used for manipulating sheets with a thickness of 2.7 cm. Practically no effort is required, and the puncture is smooth. The assembly is carried out in China, however, in compliance with German technology. Based on the price, the structure can be attributed to the budget category, largely due to the simplicity of the product and welding, which is used to connect individual elements. Weight - 700 g, with a length of 30.5 cm.

Average price - 450 rubles.

• rubberized, thick handles;
• ease of use in the process of working with suspended ceilings;
• long levers;
• minimum physical effort;
• ease of use.

• not suitable for work with rack structures;
• lack of a return mechanism (spring).

Enkor 51650

The TOP also includes a design from a well-known manufacturer - Enkor. The length of the product is 30 cm, and you will need to use both hands to press. Due to the presence of elongated handles, the device can be used to work with a profile in a room with a height of 3-3.5 m. The best choice, according to most users, as it allows you to push the head into hard-to-reach places. The quality of the folds is excellent. Cuts are possible in different places and with different tooling angles. The staple is small but strong. It is possible to bond sheets with a thickness of 1.6 mm.

The optimal choice for working with a rack-mount profile (U-shape with curved sides). The throat opens up to 1.6 cm, which is considered an excellent indicator. It copes with the indicated functions perfectly. It is used in the process of installing interior doors, where significant loads are observed from regular slaps of the sash.

Price - 1200 rubles.

• staples of compact size;
• ergonomic recesses;
• steel structure;
• handles with anti-slip coating.

• it is difficult to buy in the store, due to the frequent absence on the fold;
• both hands are required to operate the handheld device.

Enkor 51652

One more cutter for drywall profile entered the TOP. It is this design that is better to buy if a person is used to working with both hands at the same time. The length of the structure is 300 mm, which allows making holes in products with a thickness of 1.6 mm. The Russian-made product is equipped with an anti-slip coating in the area of ​​the handles, so the unit lies comfortably and safely in your hands. The characteristics indicate that it can be used to bend, but in practice this does not happen. The movements are carried out by means of a roller pusher. The retraction guarantees a protrusion on the part of the arm that remains movable.

The steel product does not need to be painted. The punch is cast from carbon steel, which guarantees a long service life of the model. Based on numerous reviews, the tool is able to make a hole in three 0.6 mm profiles at once, unlike many French, American and Chinese products. In terms of pressing force, the structure cannot be classified as the best, but this type of device is useful in the household for rearranging walls and other similar structures.

How much does the tool cost? The purchase will cost 600 rubles. If necessary, the kit can be ordered online, directly from the manufacturer's website.

• the convenience of use;
• hole in the material 1.8 mm wide;
• acceptable cost;
• absence of dirt during installation;
• ease of punching holes in steel sheets.

• welding on the base leaves much to be desired;
• antennae do not always bend;
• on the return line often wedges.

SIBIN

A tool from a reputable company with an enlarged mouth. Produced in Russia. The height of the product is considered to be sufficient to fit two sheets inside. A standard attribute for every self-respecting installer who from time to time has to work with a metal profile and other materials. There is no punch, therefore, in the process of completing the assigned tasks, you will have to make great efforts. Such a model is useful for those who do not seek to make a living by building. A great tool for home use.

Price - 810 rubles.

• popular model;
• acceptable cost;
• compact dimensions;
• renowned manufacturer;
• high operational life.

• the throat can become a limiting factor when working;
• they cannot reach some of the bonding points;
• lack of a punch.

Enkor 51651

The model is equipped with a rectangular bracket, unlike many others, in which the element is semicircular. To drive the product, forces are transmitted from the lever by means of three axes. Rubberized handles and a return spring are responsible for the reliability of the grip and ease of use. One free hand is required to complete the designated tasks. An inexpensive device, according to most users, has a soft stroke of the levers. It should also be noted the possibility of self-repair of the cutter.

Height - 25 cm, which allows you to work in confined spaces. It is useful if you need to bring the tool close to the ceiling or when arranging a suspended ceiling. It allows you to temporarily connect the walls of a structure with a section of 0.16 cm. It belongs to the category of reinforced type fixtures, which guarantees an excellent result when installing a thick profile.

Price - 1350 rubles.

• the presence of a return type spring;
• in addition to a comfortable length, the weight of the model will be 0.5 kg;
• rubberized handles;
• operational period;
• the axles can be replaced if necessary.

• rapid consumption of blades under significant loads;
• the block does not work if it spontaneously closes.

Sparta 87952

A budget model, the purchase of which will help to avoid many mistakes. When choosing equipment of this type, it is necessary to focus on the frequency and scope of the instrument. If one-time work or housework is planned, then this design is exactly what you need. The punch is equipped with a roller stop, while it requires both hands to use. The return spring is not provided, therefore after each pressing, the release is carried out manually. This is the only way to remove the punch. In addition to the smoothness of work, the possibility of turning the sheet through 90 ° is noted.

Weight - 750 g, which is considered the best indicator for working with steel 1 mm thick. Rubberized handles. Even men with large hands will find it comfortable to hold the device, while excluding the possibility of skin contact with metal. The structure is welded, and not one-piece, which is why such an affordable cost. The seams are of high quality, which favorably affects the strength indicator. If a backlash appears over time, then it can be eliminated without much effort.

The cost of the novelty is 750 rubles.

• the front side is smooth;
• high quality seams (welded);
• rubberized handles;
• reasonable price compared to competitors.

• the upper lip is high, which will not allow working with some types of profile;
• there is no return spring;
• maximum effort (two hands).

Fit

Reinforced type device, which can be seen in many comparison tables proposed on the forums. Existing parts of large diameter, due to which such a high strength indicator was achieved. You need both hands to work, so the penetration power is optimal. The device easily makes holes in the material with a thickness of 0.15 cm or more. On the handles there are polymer pads with small incisions for the fingers. Thus, slipping was eliminated.

Price - 720 rubles.

• cost;
• anti-slip coating material for handles;
• reliable grip;
• smooth holes;
• strength;
• durability;
• reinforced model.

• hands get tired quickly, regardless of what diameter sheets you have to work with;
• replacing individual elements will not work; you will need to buy a new tool.

SIBIN 313

It is such a tool that experts recommend buying for home use. Before choosing it, you should pay attention to the fact that the assembly is carried out on the territory of the Middle Kingdom. The country of registration of the brand is Russia. An easy-to-use unit, the assembly of which did not use complex mechanisms. An excellent attribute that will help to fasten several metal sheets together. Suitable for those craftsmen who are planning to build on the territory of their own house or apartment. In this case, there is no need to overpay for professional models.

Set price - 750 rubles.

• the model is too primitive, but effective;
• for home use;
• the possibility of self-repair;
• a person with average physical fitness is capable of piercing steel sheets;
• the edges are smooth.

• lack of an auxiliary punch;
• Chinese assembly;
• complex levers are not provided, so you will not have to apply hefty efforts to make holes.

MATRIX 87951

Under this brand, a huge number of construction tools, equipment and accessories are sold that are suitable for both the home craftsman and the professional builder. High strength steel was used as the main material. The punch has increased strength indicators due to the fact that it is hardened in oil.Using the unit, you can fasten sheets with a diameter of 60x27 mm and 27x27 mm. In the process of working with galvanized steel, the holes are round and neat.

The sheets are fastened together securely. In the process of work, special efforts are not required. For greater convenience, the surface of the handles is rubberized, which will prevent the tool from slipping at the wrong time. Installation is carried out with one hand, so an assistant is not needed. The staple is thick, which favorably affects the strength and durability of the entire structure. The equipment allows you to make a slot with a diameter of 1.5 mm. When backlash appears, the axles change (there are bolts at the joints, not rivets).

Cost - 1000 rubles.

• worn axles are replaced;
• performing tasks with one hand;
• steel structure;
• rubberized surface of the handles.

• return spring - weak;
• the handles are not blocked, which is extremely inconvenient during transportation.

BISON "MASTER"

Alloy tool steel is used for the construction. Country of origin of the product - Russia. Among the numerous assortment of the brand, there are also cutters. Durable and reliable model from a domestic manufacturer. The mobile mechanism does not cause any complaints from users. The features include ergonomics. For the manufacture of pens, a composition based on dense plastic and polyurethane is used. During use, the tool does not slip off your hands. It should also be noted that there are restraints that eliminate the risk of injury when pressed.

Cost - 1200 rubles.

• durability;
• practicality;
• lightweight alloy;
• high strength marking;
• ergonomics

• not identified.

Which company to buy cutters in the middle price segment

BRIGADIER 63046

The well-known model is equipped with a swivel type head. The country of registration of the brand is Russia, but the assembly is carried out in China. Such tools are rarely equipped with swivel heads, so the model is considered an exception to the rule. It is equipped with a hinge and a movable element that allows connections in hard-to-reach places, which is its main advantage. The budget segment cutter is also able to cope with the tasks set, but in some cases such a model will come to the rescue.

Price - 1300 rubles.

• the presence of ergonomic handles, for the manufacture of which a composition based on plastic and polyurethane is used;
• fits comfortably in the hand;
• does not slip;
• practicality;
• durability.

• small angle of inclination;
• the weak point is the punch.

STAYER "GRAND"

A popular product from a German manufacturer, which is assembled on the territory of the Middle Kingdom. There are several types of cutters on the market. A specific device combined a system of two levers (mechanical) and a punch. A minimum of effort is required for making holes and fastening, due to the installed (hidden) power transmission mechanism. It is located inside the case, which should be designated as a disadvantage, since access to it is limited. The professional model is made of steel. There are no polyurethane inserts on the handles, and they are made of durable plastic.

Cost - 1900 rubles.

• durability;
• practicality;
• reliability;
• professional model;
• smooth holes.

• if the main mechanism breaks down, replacement is not carried out;
• ergonomics;
• clear savings on materials.

ZUBR 3135

The model is recognized as one of the most comfortable one-handed models. Produced by a domestic company, which indicates a high indicator of reliability and quality of the proposed product. Based on the declared parameters, the design is equipped with a movable head, which cannot be said about most of the cutters offered on the market.This function will be extremely convenient if you need to crawl the tool into a hard-to-reach area where there is no room for additional maneuver. The tilt is carried out in relation to the handles by means of a proprietary hinge. The steering angle is small, but this indicator may be more than enough. The handles are made of plastic and polyurethane foam.

Price - 1250 rubles.

• strong connections;
• movable head;
• acceptable angle of rotation;
• reliability;
• does not slip in the hand;
• professional model;
• modern modifications.

• hinge of questionable quality;
• impossibility of self-repair.

STAYER 250 mm 31381

Comfortable model with a length of 250 mm. It is used for the construction of free-standing elements of plasterboard and partitions. The section of the working material is 1.2 mm. The product weighs 530 g, which will allow you to hold it in your hand for a long time. The assembly is of high quality, so the holes are made quickly and effortlessly. You only need one hand to work, so there is no need for helpers. The punch is made of high-strength steel, which allows it to retain its original shape and appearance for a long time.

If necessary, the element can be replaced. These accessories can be ordered online or purchased from specialized stores. The handles are covered with three layers of rubber. The grip is amazing. In addition, the element in the hand does not slip and calluses will not appear in the near future.

Cost - 1450 rubles.

• axles are replaced;
• dimensions convenient for work and storage;
• high-strength steel is used as the main raw material;
• the throat design is elongated.

• brackets allow fixing only the rack profile in relation to the guide;
• crawling from the wall is problematic.

Rating of the best premium cutters

TOPEX (43E101)

There are also professional cutters belonging to the premium class. This model also belongs to this category. Among the characteristics, special attention should be paid to the hardened bracket, for the manufacture of which steel rivets are used. Thanks to this, the tool is able to cope with thick metal profiles. One hand is used to work. The return spring is a bit tight, so not every specialist will recommend the device to a novice master.

Cost - 2600 rubles.

• build quality;
• strength;
• lack of backlash;
• the convenience of use;
• anti-slip coating;
• durability.

• it takes some effort to work.

Knauf

Another professional model from a well-known European brand. It is characterized by a high-quality assembly and no backlash even after a long time of operation. The product of the German concern is perfect for those who plan to engage in such manipulations on a regular basis. One-handed use will be appreciated by those not used to pairing. The simplicity of the design allows you to carry out repairs yourself, by replacing key parts. Handles 1.4 mm sheets with ease.

Cost - 4500 rubles.

• strength;
• build quality;
• durability;
• professional model;
• famous world brand;
• working material thickness.

• not identified.

KNIPEX 9042340

This product can rightfully lead the ratings of the best cutters on the market. A professional tool that is designed to work with a profile of up to 1.2 mm (0.6 for each sheet or side). It allows you to fasten not only a square, but also a U-shaped profile. The safety margin is colossal, since the assembly is carried out on thick axles. It fits comfortably in the hand, due to the two-component handles with stops. To work with the product, you will need to make a minimum of effort, due to the length of the levers used. However, you have to hold the unit with both hands.

Cost - 9900 rubles.

• operational period - 25 years;
• when compressing, minimal effort is applied;
• cutting through the profile up to 1.2 mm thick;
• black steel, oil-hardened;
• hand restraints.

• cost;
• the depth of the bracket will not allow the screws to be placed close to each other;
• weight - 1 kg;
• both hands will be involved in the work.

KNIPEX KN-9042250

For professional work, you will need an equally high-quality unit. This model belongs to this category. Allows you to easily connect a metal profile and drywall. High-quality and reliable device, which has been tested by time and field work. This model is most often recommended for purchase by experienced dealers and consultants. It is considered one of the highest quality and most expensive for today. The steel body, assembly and accessories are all top notch. However, it should be understood that for one-time manipulations, you can purchase a model that will be ten times cheaper than this one, while coping with the indicated tasks no worse.

Cost - 12,000 rubles.

• build quality;
• high operational life;
• the use of high-strength raw materials;
• auxiliary devices;
• no backlash throughout the entire operational period;
• fixation for easy storage and transportation.

• cost.

Conclusion

For the construction of drywall partitions, which are necessary not only in office, but also in residential premises, you will need a cutter. It is used for fixing sheets of drywall, insulation material and metal frames. It began to be popular relatively recently, when the demand for interior finishing manipulations increased sharply. If you plan to refine the room with a thin sheet metal profile, you simply cannot do without a high-quality and convenient cutter. Simple designs, which can be inexpensive, are characterized by high operational life and reliability. Professional training is not required to handle the tool, which is characterized by high performance.