Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Tools and Equipment (hierarchy name)
5. equipment
6. [equipment by material processed]
7. metalworking equipment
8. [equipment for metal-cutting and -grinding]
9. [metal-cutting and -grinding tools]
10. metalworking cutters

Anotations

Scope note:

Tools, generally hand-held, constructed from two crossed arms similar to pliers but with a sharp cutting edge. They work by applying pressure to make clean cuts in wires for electronics and many other purposes.