also: にっぱ
noun
nippers; diagonal pliers; wire cutters
A hand tool for cutting wire or small metal parts; commonly used in electronics, crafts, and model building.
ニッパーで針金を切ってください。
Please cut the wire with the nippers.
このニッパーは細かい作業に向いている。
These nippers are suitable for delicate work.
From English 'nippers' (or possibly 'nipper'), referring to a cutting tool.