side-cutting pliers
side cutters

He fumbled in his belt kit and found a pair of side-cutting pliers.

The side-cutting pliers weren't the best tools, but he managed to chew off a piece of the tape.

The first tool Klein made was a pair of side-cutting pliers for a telegraph lineman.

Side-cutting pliers sometimes cause injuries when short ends of wire are cut. These pieces can also find their way into machines and electrical connections.