Deguassing wire, I just nail the one end.. utility knife in the other and glide it right up the wire, there a
wire cutter / scissors kits for telephone service people tring to think of the name, I use them, dang it,

they are extremely sharp, and it works great.. like butter.. You can cut 14 gage wire with the scrissors.

here the link on ebay, they work great.

ONTARIO Fixed Knives Electricians Kit Cable Splicer/Scissors/Sheath Knife ON4003 | eBay

hope that helps.