One-handed cutters for steel strapping are used on light- to medium-duty strapping. They are held in one hand and the handles are squeezed together to cut the strapping. They cut steel and zinc-coated steel strapping to length, trim ends, and cut strapping free after it's been secured.

Two-handed cutters for steel strapping trim are used with medium- to heavy-duty and high-tensile strength steel and zinc-coated steel strapping to cut strapping to length, trim ends, and remove strapping after it's been secured. The cutters have two handles that are held in both hands, then pressed together to make the cut.