Abstract: A power line cutter is described. The power line cutter may be used in emergency or repair situations to cut down or broken power lines. The power line cutter is provided with a long extension handle such that the operator may use the power line cutter to cut power lines hanging or suspended above the operator. The power line cutter includes a first blade having a first blade cutting surface and a first blade lever. The power line cutter further includes a second blade having a second blade cutting surface and a second blade lever. A first handle is pivotally engaged to the first blade, and the first handle includes a first pulley. A second handle is pivotally engaged to the second blade, and the second handle includes a second pulley. The first handle is pivotally engaged to the second handle. A blade support is pivotally engaged to the first blade and to the second blade to pivotally position the first blade cutting surface opposite of the second blade cutting surface.