Description
Cut padlocks, rebar tie-downs, fence chain, and stubborn bolts with the IVY Classic 24″ Hi-Leverage Compound Bolt Cutter. The hi-leverage compound action multiplies your grip strength to cut up to 1/4″ medium-hardness metal with 30% less effort than a straight-leverage cutter — the standard tool of fence crews, hardscape contractors handling rebar, and locksmiths.
Model: 11011 · Length: 24″ · Jaw Material: Chrome molybdenum (Cr-Mo) steel · Vendor: IVY Classic
Why a Compound Bolt Cutter?
- 30% less cutting effort: hi-leverage compound action geometry multiplies hand force at the jaws — you cut harder material faster, with less fatigue across a long fence run
- Chrome molybdenum steel jaws: Cr-Mo is hardened tool steel that holds an edge through repeated cuts on hardware-store-grade bolts, threaded rod, and chain
- Heavy-duty centercut jaws: the cutting edge sits in the center of the jaw — supports both sides of the cut and reduces twist/wedge that off-center jaws produce
- Textured rubber grips: stay grippy in cold and wet conditions where bare metal handles slip
- 24″ arm length: the standard contractor size — full leverage for 1/4″ medium metal without becoming awkward in tight spaces
- Replaceable jaws: when the edge finally dulls or chips, swap in IVY Classic part 11026 instead of replacing the whole tool
What It Cuts
- Padlocks: standard 1/4″ or smaller shank padlocks (medium hardness)
- Rebar tie wire and small rebar: 1/4″ medium-grade rebar, tie wire, mesh
- Chain link & chain: hardware chain up to 1/4″, fence chain links, gate chain
- Threaded rod & bolts: medium and soft bolts up to 1/4″
- Bar stock: 1/4″ soft and medium bar
What NOT to Cut
- Hardened steel above HRC 40: includes hardened padlock shanks, hardened bolts, drill bits, and spring steel — will chip the jaws
- Metal larger than 1/4″: use a larger 36″ or 42″ cutter
- Live wire: these handles aren’t electrically rated — kill the circuit before cutting
Specifications
- Overall Length: 24″
- Jaw Material: Hard chrome molybdenum steel (Cr-Mo)
- Cutting Action: Hi-leverage compound
- Jaw Style: Heavy-duty centercut
- Maximum Cutting Hardness: Up to HRC 40 (medium and soft metal)
- Maximum Cutting Capacity: 1/4″ medium metal
- Grip: Textured rubber
- Replacement Jaw: IVY Classic 11026
- Packaging: Boxed
Care & Use
- Position the work as far back into the jaws as possible — near the pivot is where leverage is highest
- Keep the jaws clean and lightly oiled to prevent rust on the cutting edges
- If a cut feels noticeably harder than usual, check the jaw alignment — mis-aligned jaws make every cut harder
- When the edge finally chips or dulls, swap to IVY Classic part 11026 replacement jaws — the rest of the tool keeps going
- Wear safety glasses with side shields — cut bolts and chain links can launch under spring tension