Escape from Tarkov · Barter item
Bulbex cable cutter
Type
Barter item
Size
1×2 (2 slots)
Weight
0.55 kg
Flea Market
Allowed
Base value
105,000 ₽
The Bulbex cable cutter (Bulbex) is a barter item in Escape from Tarkov. You need 2 in total: 1 for 1 quest and 1 for hideout upgrades. At the last price snapshot it sold best on the Flea Market for about 53,598 ₽.
Keep it
Keep 2: 1 for quests, 1 for the hideout.
Price
Snapshot · 2026-11-04Flea 24h avg
53,598 ₽
Flea 24h low
50,000 ₽
Best trader
53,550 ₽
Per slot
26,799 ₽
PvP flea prices before fees, from tarkov.dev. Refreshed hourly.
Quests that need it
| Quest | Trader | Level | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Comms | Prapor | 1 | plant 1 |
Hideout upgrades that need it
| Station | Level | Count | Found in raid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generator | 2 | 1 | No |
How to get the Bulbex cable cutter
| Craft | Station | Time | Inputs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulbex cable cutter | Workbench 2 | 6h 57m | Toolset, 2× WD-40 (100ml), Nippers (tool, returned), Pliers Elite (tool, returned), 5× Metal spare parts, Flat screwdriver (Long) |
What the Bulbex cable cutter is used for
| Barter for | Trader | Full cost |
|---|---|---|
| SR-2M Veresk 9x21 submachine gun FSB | Prapor LL4 · quest unlock | Bulbex cable cutter, Pipe grip wrench |
| TerraGroup Labs access keycard | Mechanic LL3 | Bulbex cable cutter, Pipe grip wrench |
FAQ
Is the Bulbex cable cutter needed for quests?
Yes: Special Comms (Prapor, 1).
Is the Bulbex cable cutter needed for the hideout?
Yes: 1 for Generator level 2.
How much is the Bulbex cable cutter worth?
At the last snapshot (2026-11-04) the best sale was 53,598 ₽ on the Flea Market (24h average, before fees). The price box on this page shows the current figure, refreshed hourly.
How do you get the Bulbex cable cutter?
Besides finding it in raid, you can craft at Workbench level 2.
More barter items
Data from the free tarkov.dev API (regular (PvP)), joined by XGamingServer: quests, hideout, map locks, crafts and barters as of 2026-11-04. Prices refresh hourly. More on the community wiki. Not affiliated with Battlestate Games.
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