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

Makita JS1601 380W 1.6mm Straight Shear

Makita JS1601 380W 1.6mm Straight Shear

$559.68

(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.

(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.

$559.68 - $629.00

in 5 offers

The lowest price for Makita JS1601 380W 1.6mm Straight Shear right now is $559.68 at C&L Tool Centre, compared across 5 retailers.

The all-time low was $236.50 on 11 June 2026 — today's price is 137% above the lowest ever. It has been notably cheaper before — worth setting a price alert.

Prices last updated 23 Sept 2026.

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Last updated at 23/09/2026 15:49:15

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

$559.68

Makita JS1601 - 240V 380W 1.6mm Straight Shear - C&L Tool Centre

Delivery between Mon – Wed $17

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=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 30 Sept – 6 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 25 Sept – 1 Oct

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

$629.00

Makita JS1601 380W 1.6mm Straight Shear

Free delivery

Price history

Price history

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

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

Max. cutting capacity - Stainless1.2 mm
Max. cutting capacity - Mild Steel1.6 mm
Max. cutting capacity - Aluminium2.5 mm
Max cutting radius250 mm
Stroke per minute4,500 spm

Price comparison

Updated 1 day 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=cltoolcentre.com.au&sz=64
C&L Tool Centre

$559.68

Makita JS1601 - 240V 380W 1.6mm Straight Shear - C&L Tool Centre

Delivery between Mon – Wed $17

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

$629.00

Makita 380W Straight Metal Shear 1.6mm

Delivery $10

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

$629.00

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

Free delivery between 30 Sept – 6 Oct

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

$629.00

Makita 380W 1.6mm Straight Metal Shear - JS1601

Free delivery between 25 Sept – 1 Oct

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

$629.00

Makita JS1601 380W 1.6mm Straight Shear

Free delivery

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

Max. cutting capacity - Stainless1.2 mm
Max. cutting capacity - Mild Steel1.6 mm
Max. cutting capacity - Aluminium2.5 mm
Max cutting radius250 mm
Stroke per minute4,500 spm

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