Yes, it has the built-in cutter make it easy to cut wire rope quick and neat without burr.

Typically, two crimps are enough. If you are crimping 1/8," then you need to make 3 crimps.

No, the adjustment dials do not affect the crimping force or the difficulty of closing the handles. They are to adjust the jaw closing angle as the tool becomes worn through regular use.

Selecting the wrong crimping size could cause this issue. Moving up to the next size hole on the crimper produced perfect crimps.

Shorter handles mean it's not as heavy, allowing you to control your crimping more effectively. If you prefer longer handles, please refer to the IWS-1608B.