Excel Blades Needle Nose Pliers with Side Cutter #55580: Scale, Subject & Display Guide

The product behind this guide is Excel Blades Needle Nose Pliers with Side Cutter #55580. Because similar hobby knife products can share brand names or photographs, the analysis below keeps the Excel Blades title, SKU and live image set tied together as one record.

Matching the exact listing

• Exact product: Excel Blades Needle Nose Pliers with Side Cutter #55580
• Brand or vendor: Excel Blades
• Product type: Hobby Knife
• SKU or catalog key: EXL55580
• Road or release number: 55580
• Variants reviewed: 1
• Product images indexed: 3

The recorded price at verification was $14.28 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.

Identity should be established in layers: title first, then vendor, then SKU, then the photographed details. The number 55580 separates this release from visually similar versions. For this record, EXL55580 is the compact reference that can be checked against invoices and packaging.

Confirmed facts versus assumptions

The product page identifies the item this way: “Excel Blades Needle Nose Pliers with Side Cutter #55580 is a hobby knife for scale modeling, miniature work, and precision hobby projects. 5-inch Needle Nose Pliers with Cutter - Carbon Steel, Spring-Loaded The Excel Blades 5-inch Needle Nose Pliers with Cutter are an indispensable tool for hobbyists, jewelers, electricians, and crafters who demand precision and versatility. Designed for intricate tasks, these pliers are expertly crafted from high-quality carbon steel, ensuring exceptional durability, strength, and reliable performance through countless uses. Experience superior comfort during prolonged work sessions thanks to the plastic grip handles. These ergonomically designed grips provide a secure and comfortable hold, significantly reducing hand strain and discomfort. The integrated spring-loaded technology further enhances…” That excerpt anchors the guide, while the gallery, SKU and selected variant provide the remaining evidence needed for an exact match.

What matters for this kind of product

The most useful way to evaluate Excel Blades Needle Nose Pliers with Side Cutter #55580 is to separate identity from condition. Identity comes from the subject, scale or casting, finish, graphics, wheels and SKU. Condition comes from the actual photographed surfaces, packaging and moving parts. Mixing those two questions can lead to a correct model being described with the wrong condition.

For this listing, EXL55580 should be saved with the gallery. That preserves the release-level evidence even if similar editions later appear under shortened titles.

Where similar listings differ

A good collection note records what is visible and avoids unsupported rarity claims. Write down the exact color wording, graphics, wheel treatment, package condition and any disclosed customization. Market value can change; the product identity should remain reproducible from the record.

Upon arrival, compare the item with the listing images before opening or altering it. Any material discrepancy is easier to document while the original packaging and shipping materials remain intact.

Why the exact photo set matters

3 product images were available to the catalog at verification. Use them as item-level evidence: zoom in on the SKU, graphics, edges, connectors, part arrangement or package callouts relevant to this hobby knife. Do not substitute a generic manufacturer image when the exact listing supplies a more specific view.

The short decision checklist

• Use the complete name, not a shortened marketplace label.
• Use EXL55580 to prevent a near-match substitution.
• Read the variant and inventory state shown now.
• Confirm technical requirements from the current manufacturer source.
• Keep the receipt and one reference image with the product record.

Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog

1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · Excel Tools · Hobby Tools

Cataloging and project notes

Catalog the item under the complete title and EXL55580, then add the date received and the condition actually observed. For a project item, note where it was installed or how it was used. For a collectible, note package and display condition separately.

Retaining the exact identifiers protects the record when product titles or availability later change.

Gift considerations

The exact title makes this a specific rather than universal gift. Confirm that the recipient wants this release, quantity and format; a closely related item may not be interchangeable.

Questions answered by the exact listing

What identifies this exact product?

The complete title, EXL55580, vendor Excel Blades, product type Hobby Knife and photographed item form the identity. None should be replaced by a generic category label.

What is still unconfirmed?

Any dimension, material, accessory, compatibility claim or package component absent from the listing remains unconfirmed until the current instructions or manufacturer record supplies it.

Where should the purchase decision be finalized?

Use the live product page linked below for the current option, price and availability.

Use this record as an identity guide: it explains what is known about Excel Blades Needle Nose Pliers with Side Cutter #55580 and where verification still belongs. That is more reliable than treating a nearby model, size or package as interchangeable.

Review the live Excel Blades Needle Nose Pliers with Side Cutter #55580 listing

Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.

Product-specific handoff notes

Anyone using this guide later should begin with EXL55580 and the full name Excel Blades Needle Nose Pliers with Side Cutter #55580. The record identifies Excel Blades as the vendor and Hobby Knife as the product type. Recheck those details whenever the item is compared with another listing, because punctuation or abbreviated names can hide meaningful release differences.

When the item enters a project or collection, note the date, observed condition, included pieces and any fit or setup result. Photograph modifications before and after they are made. These notes should describe this example only. Keeping them attached to the exact SKU preserves a useful history without turning personal experience into an unsupported specification for every similar product.