Best method for cutting 3/8" 7x19 stay??

[selahway]

Hello again!

I believe that I have located all of the parts to finish the inner forestay on my HC38MKII. Once I determine the correct length, how do you suggest an amateur cut the 3/8 7x19 wire rope so that it is clean, doesn't fray, and will fit into the STA-LOK wire rope terminal? I'm sure you have high quality cable cutters...I do not. Are there other ways that will work, or is that the only option. The inner forestay is already attached to the mast on the upper end, so I'm limited to keeping it on the boat. Thanks for the help!