Originally Posted by
fietsbob
Shimano's own cable housing cutter closes with a U shaped pair of cutters so your SIS required low compression Housing ends, stay round.
Been using these for years. They do a good job. Helps to trim back the external covering to get between the coils like JohnDT suggested. Recently used a set of medium duty end cutters (more leverage than side cutters/dikes) which cut through the housing like it wasn't there!