Cutting rubber sheet, tarps, vinyl, fabric and tape all day wears out a hand that has to squeeze into a small handle. The Klein Tools GP212LR is a 12-inch bent trimmer with an extra-large bottom ring that takes all four fingers, a 6-inch cutting length and a screw-type tension adjustment. It is carbon steel with a chrome-over-nickel plating that resists rust, and it is made in the USA for daily professional use.
Why pros pick it
- Extra-large bottom ring fits all four fingers for better control and less hand fatigue.
- Bent handle design keeps the lower blade flat on the table while you cut.
- 6-inch cut length covers long straight cuts in fewer strokes.
- Screw-type tension adjustment keeps the blades cutting cleanly as they wear.
- Chrome-over-nickel plated carbon steel resists corrosion and rust.
Specifications
| Spec |
Detail |
| Brand |
Klein Tools |
| Model |
GP212LR |
| Overall length |
12.5 in (31.8 cm) |
| Cut length |
6 in (15.2 cm) |
| Material |
Carbon steel, chrome over nickel plated |
| Handle |
Bent, metal, extra-large bottom ring |
| Tension adjustment |
Screw type |
| Hand orientation |
Right-handed |
| Weight |
20.8 oz (590 g) |
| Origin |
Made in USA |
Pro tip from the counter
If the blades start folding soft material between them instead of cutting it, snug the tension screw a small amount at a time and test on a scrap. Over-tightening makes the trimmer stiff and wears the blade faces, so stop as soon as it cuts cleanly to the tip.
Best for: cutting rubber and vinyl sheet, tarps and canvas, insulating and friction tape, shop and maintenance crews doing long straight cuts
Ships Canada-wide from Vaughan, ON. Equipping a crew? Get trade pricing through a quote or at (905) 553-7171.