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Makita 380W 1.6mm Straight Shear JS1601
Makita 380W 1.6mm Straight Shear JS1601
Makita 380W 1.6mm Straight Shear JS1601
Makita 380W 1.6mm Straight Shear JS1601
Makita 380W 1.6mm Straight Shear JS1601
Makita 380W 1.6mm Straight Shear JS1601
Makita 380W 1.6mm Straight Shear JS1601
Makita 380W 1.6mm Straight Shear JS1601
Makita 380W 1.6mm Straight Shear JS1601
Makita 380W 1.6mm Straight Shear JS1601
Makita 380W 1.6mm Straight Shear JS1601
Makita 380W 1.6mm Straight Shear JS1601
Makita 380W 1.6mm Straight Shear JS1601
Makita 380W 1.6mm Straight Shear JS1601

Makita 380W 1.6mm Straight Shear JS1601

$370.50

(60 reviews)

MAKITA | Straight Shear 1.6mm Mild Steel 380W | JS1601 (Tool Only) FEATURES Ingenious aesthetic design provides more control and high maneuverability. Mainly for straight cutting. Ergonomically best possible barrel grip for straight shear. Side blades fixed more stably. Rear cover ergonomically tapered for easy grip. Double Insulation.

MAKITA | Straight Shear 1.6mm Mild Steel 380W | JS1601 (Tool Only) FEATURES Ingenious aesthetic design provides more control and high maneuverability. Mainly for straight cutting. Ergonomically best possible barrel grip for straight shear. Side blades fixed more stably. Rear cover ergonomically tapered for easy grip. Double Insulation.

Makita 380W 1.6mm Straight Shear JS1601

(60 reviews)

MAKITA | Straight Shear 1.6mm Mild Steel 380W | JS1601 (Tool Only) FEATURES Ingenious aesthetic design provides more control and high maneuverability. Mainly for straight cutting. Ergonomically best possible barrel grip for straight shear. Side blades fixed more stably. Rear cover ergonomically tapered for easy grip. Double Insulation.

MAKITA | Straight Shear 1.6mm Mild Steel 380W | JS1601 (Tool Only) FEATURES Ingenious aesthetic design provides more control and high maneuverability. Mainly for straight cutting. Ergonomically best possible barrel grip for straight shear. Side blades fixed more stably. Rear cover ergonomically tapered for easy grip. Double Insulation.

$370.50 - $975.11

in 15 offers

The lowest price for Makita 380W 1.6mm Straight Shear JS1601 right now is $370.50 at eBay.com.au, compared across 13 retailers.

The all-time low was $236.50 on 11 June 2026 — today's price is 57% above the lowest ever. It has been notably cheaper before — worth setting a price alert.

Prices last updated 14 Oct 2026.

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Last updated at 14/10/2026 08:40:44

Please note: price history and price alerts are not available for some stores, including Amazon.com.au.
https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=ebay.com.au&sz=64eBay.com.au

$370.50

Makita Js1601 Straight Shear 1.6mm

Delivery $70.65

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https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=heatleys.com.au&sz=64Heatleys Safety & Industrial

$583.06

Makita JS1601 1.6mm Straight Metal Shear, 380W

Delivery $10

https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=westoztools.com.au&sz=64westoztools.com.au

$599.00

Makita JS1601 380W 1.6mm Straight Shear

Free delivery between Mon – Tue

https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=industrialshed.net.au&sz=64Industrial Shed

$622.50

Makita - 1.6mm Straight Metal Shear 380W | JS1601

Delivery between 15–23 Oct $7.95

https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=toolmart.com.au&sz=64Toolmart Australia

$623.00

Makita JS1601 - Straight Shear 380W 1.6mm Slot Shear

Free delivery between 16–28 Oct

https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=mitre10.com.au&sz=64Mitre 10

$629.00

Makita 380W Straight Metal Shear 1.6mm

Delivery $10

https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=homehardware.com.au&sz=64Home Hardware

$629.00

Makita 380W Straight Metal Shear 1.6mm

Delivery $15

https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=totaltools.com.au&sz=64Total Tools

$629.00

MAKITA 380W 1.6mm Metal Shear JS1601 Ergonomic Grip With On Tool Hex Wrench Storage

Free delivery between 21–26 Oct

https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=tradetools.com&sz=64TradeTools

$629.00

Makita 380W 1.6mm Straight Metal Shear - JS1601

Free delivery between 16–22 Oct

https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=mektronics.com.au&sz=64Mektronics Australia

$629.00

Makita 1.6mm Straight Metal Shear 380W

Free delivery between 18–22 Oct

Price history

Price history

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Reviews

28 May 2020Captainpugmash

originally posted on toolstop.co.uk

Cuts like a hot knife through butter. Comfortable one hand grip, even with my small hands. Powerful. Unlike most, the spec has been modestly pitched. Result being that it performs effortlessly at its upper specified limits.

5 September 2021Mike K.

originally posted on toolstop.co.uk

Perfect for cutting stainless and plastic. Best tool I’ve bought so far.

15 February 2022Walter O.

originally posted on howetools.co.uk

Just what I was looking for.

Specification

Compatible Blade TypesN/A, The product is a metal shear, not a sharpener.
DurabilityDouble insulation
Blade MaterialN/A, The product is a metal shear, not a sharpener.
Safety FeaturesDouble insulated
Top Use CasesCutting steel (1.6 mm capacity), Cutting stainless steel (1.2 mm capacity)

Price comparison

Updated 2 days ago
Please note: price history and price alerts are not available for some stores, including Amazon.com.au.
https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=ebay.com.au&sz=64
eBay.com.au

$370.50

Makita Js1601 Straight Shear 1.6mm

Delivery $70.65

Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a small commission for purchases made through this link at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site. Thank you!

https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=heatleys.com.au&sz=64
Heatleys Safety & Industrial

$583.06

Makita JS1601 1.6mm Straight Metal Shear, 380W

Delivery $10

https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=westoztools.com.au&sz=64
westoztools.com.au

$599.00

Out of stock

Makita JS1601 380W 1.6mm Straight Shear

Free delivery between Mon – Tue

https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=industrialshed.net.au&sz=64
Industrial Shed

$622.50

Makita - 1.6mm Straight Metal Shear 380W | JS1601

Delivery between 15–23 Oct $7.95

https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=toolmart.com.au&sz=64
Toolmart Australia

$623.00

Makita JS1601 - Straight Shear 380W 1.6mm Slot Shear

Free delivery between 16–28 Oct

Price history

Price history

Please note: price history and price alerts are not available for some stores, including Amazon.com.au.

Reviews

28 May 2020

Cuts like a hot knife through butter. Comfortable one hand grip, even with my small hands. Powerful. Unlike most, the spec has been modestly pitched. Result being that it performs effortlessly at its upper specified limits.

Captainpugmash originally posted on toolstop.co.uk
5 September 2021

Perfect for cutting stainless and plastic. Best tool I’ve bought so far.

Mike K. originally posted on toolstop.co.uk
15 February 2022

Just what I was looking for.

Walter O. originally posted on howetools.co.uk
Excellent as always
16 February 2021

Great tool, excellent delivery. Cannot fault it in any way.

bigtopbannas originally posted on ebay.com
It works
19 June 2018

Cuts straight and clean what more could you want.

leed-123 originally posted on ebay.com
Makita Straight Metal Shear JS1601
15 June 2021

Received the item in excellent condition with all accessories.

Bhakta G. originally posted on samnantools.in
Makita Straight Metal Shear JS1601
4 December 2020

I bought this for my DIY wood projects. Does the job perfectly and with good finish. I even tested on metal and I was happy with the performance

Mithilesh K. originally posted on samnantools.in
Makita Straight Metal Shear JS1601
12 March 2021

Received the item in excellent condition with all accessories.

Senthilraj originally posted on samnantools.in
cuttung tool
29 August 2018

good clean cuts with no burrs

rockfogey originally posted on ebay.com
superb quality cutter
20 May 2017

cuts sheet metal with ease, clean to use ,no mess. worth every penny.

dylan6125 originally posted on ebay.com

Specification

Compatible Blade TypesN/A, The product is a metal shear, not a sharpener.
DurabilityDouble insulation
Blade MaterialN/A, The product is a metal shear, not a sharpener.
Safety FeaturesDouble insulated
Top Use CasesCutting steel (1.6 mm capacity), Cutting stainless steel (1.2 mm capacity)

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