Bent Trimmer, 8-Inch
G208 - spec sheet
Features
- Durable enough to stand up to the demands of professionals that use them everyday
- Scissors are made of chrome over nickel plated, carbon steel
- Cuts heavy textiles, cardboard, wallpaper, plastic and rubber
- Made in USA
- Trimmers resist corrosion and rust
G208 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Blade Curvature:
- Straight
- Blade Edge:
- Standard
- Blade Finish:
- Chrome over Nickel Plated
- Blade Length:
- 3.5" (8.9 cm)
- Blade Tip:
- Standard
- Handed:
- Right
- Handle Material:
- Metal
- Handle Orientation:
- Bent
- Inside Ring Size:
- 2.25" (5.7 cm)
- Overall Height:
- 0.438" (1.1 cm)
- Overall Length:
- 8.25" (21 cm)
- Overall Width:
- 2.75" (7 cm)
- Tension Adjustment:
- Screw
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Tool Sets
- Product Subgroup:
- Tool Kits
- Product Material:
- Carbon Steel
- Product Weight:
- 0.3800 lbs
- Product Type:
- Bent Trimmer
Klein Tools G208 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Are the Klein G208 bent trimmers left or right handed?
Right handed. The G208 is a right-hand bent trimmer, so if your crew includes left-handed users they will not get a clean, comfortable cut with it. The bent handle orientation lets the blade lie flat on the bench or material while you cut, which is the reason to pick a bent trimmer over a straight-handle shear.
2) What materials will the Klein G208 8-inch trimmer actually cut?
It is built for heavy textiles, cardboard, wallpaper, plastic and rubber. That covers most of what an electrician or a maintenance tech cuts on a job, insulation wrap, poly sheeting, gasket rubber, box cardboard. It is a shear, not a wire cutter, so keep it off conductors and hardened metal.
3) How long is the cutting blade on the Klein G208, and how big is the overall tool?
Blade length is 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) on an 8.25 inch (21 cm) overall tool, 2.75 inches (7 cm) wide and 0.438 inches (1.1 cm) thick. It weighs 0.38 lbs. That blade length is what decides how long a single stroke is, so on wide cardboard or sheeting you are cutting in repeated 3-1/2 inch bites rather than one pass.
4) Will the G208 trimmer handles fit a gloved hand?
Inside ring size is 2.25 inches (5.7 cm). That is a full-size finger ring, workable with a thin liner glove but tight with a heavy insulated or leather work glove. The handles are metal, not coated or cushioned, so on long cutting runs most users prefer a bare hand.
5) Can the tension on these Klein trimmers be tightened when they loosen up?
Yes, tension is screw adjustable. When the blades start to fold material instead of cutting it, snug the pivot screw rather than replacing the tool. That is the main reason a shop shear outlasts a throwaway pair.
6) Are these straight-blade shears or curved?
Straight blade with a standard edge and standard tip, paired with a bent handle. So the cut line is straight while the handle geometry keeps your knuckles off the work surface. If you need a serrated edge to bite slippery synthetics or a fine point for detail trimming, this is not that tool.
7) Will the G208 trimmer rust in a damp truck or shop?
The blades are carbon steel with a chrome over nickel plating, which is there specifically to resist corrosion and rust. Carbon steel underneath means it takes and holds a keen edge, but keep the plating intact, a scratched or chipped surface is where rust starts.
8) What is the exact part number to order Klein 8-inch bent trimmers?
Klein Tools G208 is the manufacturer part number, sold as a single 8-inch bent trimmer with no finish or size options to specify. One model, one configuration. They are made in the USA.
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Does the Klein Tools G208 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Klein Tools G208 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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