Hand tools and kits

• Length: 180 mm
• Weight: approx. 280 g
• Cutting capacities:

    Soft wire: Ø 4.5 mm

    Medium-hard wire: Ø 3.2 mm

    Hard wire: Ø 2.5 mm

• Cutting edge hardness: approx. 61 HRC
• Material: Special tool steel, forged, oil-hardened
• Finish: Black atramentized, head polished
• Handles: Plastic coated

Standards: DIN ISO 5748

REACH compliant (does not contain SVHC), RoHS not applicable

Applications:

Ideal for twisting and cutting binding wire, tightening steel mesh knots, and cutting soft to hard wire in construction and mechanical work.

• Length: 200 mm
• Weight: approx. 335 g
• Cutting capacities:

    Soft wire: Ø 5.0 mm

    Medium-hard wire: Ø 3.6 mm

    Hard wire: Ø 2.8 mm

• Cutting edge hardness: approx. 61 HRC
• Material: Special tool steel, forged, oil-hardened
• Finish: Black atramentized, head polished
• Handles: Plastic coated

Standards: DIN ISO 5748

REACH compliant (does not contain SVHC), RoHS not applicable

Applications:

Ideal for twisting and cutting binding wire, tightening steel mesh knots, and cutting soft to hard wire in construction and mechanical work.

• Length: 110 mm
• Weight: approx. 70 g
• Cutting capacities:

    Soft wire: Ø 1.5 mm

    Medium-hard wire: Ø 1.0 mm

    Hard wire: Ø 0.6 mm

• Cutting edge hardness: approx. 62 HRC
• Material: Special tool steel, forged, oil-hardened
• Finish: Polished head, black atramentized
• Handles: Plastic coated

Standards: DIN ISO 5749

REACH compliant (does not contain SVHC), RoHS not applicable

Applications:

Ideal for precision cutting tasks in electronics, fine mechanics, and assembly work.

• Length: 125 mm
• Weight: approx. 80 g
• Cutting capacities:

    Soft wire: Ø 1.5 mm

    Medium-hard wire: Ø 1.0 mm

    Hard wire: Ø 0.6 mm

• Cutting edge hardness: approx. 62 HRC
• Material: Special tool steel, forged, oil-hardened
• Finish: Polished head, black atramentized
• Handles: Plastic coated

Standards: DIN ISO 5749

REACH compliant (does not contain SVHC), RoHS not applicable

Applications:

Ideal for precision cutting tasks in electronics, fine mechanics, and assembly work.

• Length: 140 mm
• Weight: approx. 100 g
• Cutting capacities:

    Soft wire: Ø 2.0 mm

    Medium-hard wire: Ø 1.6 mm

    Hard wire: Ø 1.0 mm

• Cutting edge hardness: approx. 62 HRC
• Material: Special tool steel, forged, oil-hardened
• Finish: Polished head, black atramentized
• Handles: Plastic coated

Standards: DIN ISO 5749

REACH compliant (does not contain SVHC), RoHS not applicable

Applications:

Ideal for precision cutting tasks in electronics, fine mechanics, and assembly work.

• Length: 180 mm
• Weight: approx. 205 g
• Cutting capacities:

    Soft wire: Ø 4.0 mm

    Medium-hard wire: Ø 2.5 mm

    Hard wire: Ø 2.0 mm

• Cutting edge hardness: approx. 62 HRC
• Material: Special tool steel, forged, oil-hardened
• Finish: Polished head, black atramentized
• Handles: Plastic coated

Standards: DIN ISO 5749

REACH compliant (does not contain SVHC), RoHS not applicable

Applications:

Ideal for cutting copper, aluminum, and steel wires in electrical installation and mechanical work.

Features:

• Length: 140 mm
• Cutting edge hardness: approx. 62 HRC (induction-hardened)
• Material: Vanadium electric steel, oil-hardened
• Head finish: Polished, black atramentized
• Handles: Ergonomic multi-component grips
• Standard compliance: DIN ISO 5749
• Weight: approx. 150 g

Cutting capacities:

• Soft wire (e.g. copper): up to Ø 4.0 mm
• Medium hard wire: up to Ø 2.5 mm
• Hard wire (e.g. steel strands): up to Ø 1.8 mm

Slim head design allows use in confined spaces. High precision and durability for professional use.

• Pikkus: 160 mm

Knipex 70 02 180 Diagonal Cutter is a versatile side cutter designed for general-purpose use in electrical and mechanical work.

Features:

• Length: 180 mm
• Cutting edge hardness: approx. 62 HRC (induction-hardened)
• Material: Vanadium electric steel, forged and oil-hardened
• Head finish: Polished, black atramentized
• Handles: Multi-component comfort grips (KNIPEXtend compatible)
• Dimensions: 180 × 53 × 19 mm
• Weight: 252 g
• Standard compliance: DIN ISO 5749
• REACH compliant: SVHC-free
• RoHS compliant: Not applicable

Cutting capacities:

Medium hard wire: up to Ø 3.0 mm

Hard wire: up to Ø 2.5 mm

Slim head design allows use in confined areas. Clean cutting even of thin copper wires at the tips of the cutting edges.

Knipex 70 06 140 Diagonal Cutter (VDE) is a versatile insulated side cutter designed for electrical and electronic work.

Features:

• Length: 140 mm
• Cutting edge hardness: approx. 62 HRC (induction-hardened)
• Material: Vanadium electric steel, forged and oil-hardened
• Finish: Chrome-plated head
• Handles: Multi-component grips, VDE-tested, insulated up to 1000 V
• Standards: DIN ISO 5749, DIN EN 60900, IEC 60900
• REACH & RoHS compliance: SVHC-free, RoHS not applicable
• Use case: Ideal for confined workspaces due to slim head design

Cutting capacity:

• Soft wire (e.g. copper): up to Ø 4.0 mm
• Medium hard wire: up to Ø 2.5 mm
• Hard wire (e.g. steel): up to Ø 1.8 mm

Provides clean cuts even for very fine copper wires, right at the cutting edge tips.

Knipex 70 06 160 Diagonal Cutter (VDE) is a professional insulated side cutter designed for electrical and mechanical work.

Features:

• Length: 160 mm
• Cutting edge hardness: approx. 62 HRC (induction-hardened)
• Material: Vanadium electric steel, forged and multi-stage oil-hardened
• Head finish: Chrome-plated
• Handles: Multi-component grips, VDE-tested, insulated up to 1000 V
• Dimensions: 160 x 55 x 20 mm
• Weight: 216 g
• Standards: DIN ISO 5749, DIN EN 60900, IEC 60900
• REACH compliant: SVHC-free
• RoHS compliant: Not applicable

Cutting capacities:

Soft wire: up to Ø 4.0 mm

Medium hard wire: up to Ø 3.0 mm

Hard wire: up to Ø 2.0 mm

Slim head design allows use in confined spaces. Provides clean cuts even for thin copper wires, including at the tips of the cutting edges.

Knipex 70 06 180 Diagonal Cutter (VDE) is a professional insulated side cutter for electrical and mechanical work.

Features:

• Length: 180 mm
• Cutting edge hardness: approx. 62 HRC (induction-hardened)
• Material: Vanadium electric steel, forged and multi-stage oil-hardened
• Head finish: Chrome-plated
• Handles: Multi-component grips, VDE-tested, insulated up to 1000 V
• Dimensions: 180 × 56 × 20 mm
• Weight: 254 g
• Standards: DIN ISO 5749, DIN EN 60900, IEC 60900
• REACH compliant: SVHC-free
• RoHS compliant: Not applicable

Cutting capacities:

Soft wire (e.g. copper): up to Ø 4.0 mm

Medium hard wire: up to Ø 3.0 mm

Hard wire (e.g. steel): up to Ø 2.5 mm

Slim head design allows use in confined spaces. Clean cutting even of fine copper wires at the tips of the cutting edges.

• Tool Type: Diagonal Cutter
• Length: 110 mm
• Weight: 98 g
• Material: Vanadium electric steel, forged, multi-stage oil-hardened
• Head Finish: Chrome-plated
• Handles: Multi-component ergonomic grips
• Cutting Edge Hardness: Approx. 62 HRC
  
  
  

Cutting Capacities:

• Soft wire: up to Ø 3.0 mm
• Medium-hard wire: up to Ø 2.0 mm
• Hard wire: up to Ø 1.2 mm

Features:

• Compact size – ideal for confined spaces
• Precision cutting edges for soft and hard wire
• Clean cutting of thin copper wires, even at the tips
• Induction-hardened cutting edges for long service life
• Opening spring for easier handling
• Chrome plating for corrosion resistance and easy cleaning

• Length: 250 mm
• Weight: approx. 465 g
• Cutting capacities:

    Soft wire: Ø 6.0 mm

    Medium-hard wire: Ø 5.2 mm

    Hard wire: Ø 4.0 mm

    Piano wire: Ø 3.6 mm

• Cutting edge hardness: approx. 64 HRC
• Material: Chrome vanadium steel, forged, oil-hardened
• Finish: Black atramentized, head polished
• Handles: Plastic coated
  
  
  

Standards: DIN ISO 5743

REACH compliant (does not contain SVHC), RoHS not applicable

Applications:

Ideal for cutting bolts, nails, rivets, and wires in electrical, mechanical, and construction work.

• Application: Cuts soft, hard and piano wire, as well as bolts, nails, rivets up to Ø 5.2 mm.
• Material: Chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, forged and oil-hardened.
• Cutting edges: Induction-hardened, cutting edge hardness approx. 64 HRC.
• Special feature: Micro-structured cutting edge reduces slipping of material.
• Handles: Slim multi-component grips without collar for better handling and easier transport.
• Additional function: Gripping surface below the joint for pulling wires from Ø 1.0 mm.
• Dimensions: Length 200 mm, width 62 mm, height 21 mm.
• Weight: approx. 365 g.
• Cutting capacities:

    Soft wire: Ø 6.0 mm

    Medium hard wire: Ø 5.2 mm

    Hard wire: Ø 4.0 mm

    Piano wire: Ø 3.6 mm

• Application: Cuts soft, hard and piano wire, as well as bolts, nails, rivets up to Ø 5.2 mm.
• Material: Chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, forged, multi-stage oil-hardened.
• Cutting edges: Induction-hardened, cutting edge hardness approx. 64 HRC.
• Special feature: Micro-structured cutting edge reduces slipping of material.
• Handles: Slim multi-component grips without collar, integrated opening spring and locking device for comfortable work and safe transport.
• Additional function: Gripping surface below the joint for pulling wires from Ø 1.0 mm.
• Dimensions: Length 200 mm, width 62 mm, height 24 mm.
• Weight: approx. 375 g.
• Cutting capacities:

    Soft wire: Ø 6.0 mm

    Medium hard wire: Ø 5.2 mm

    Hard wire: Ø 4.0 mm

    Piano wire: Ø 3.6 mm

• Finish: Black atramentized.

• Application: Cuts soft, hard and piano wire, as well as bolts, nails, rivets up to Ø 5.2 mm.
• Material: Chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, forged, multi-stage oil-hardened.
• Cutting edges: Induction-hardened, cutting edge hardness approx. 64 HRC.
• Special feature: 20° angled head for almost flush cutting, ideal for confined spaces.
• Handles: Multi-component grips with integrated opening spring and locking device for comfortable work and safe transport.
• Additional function: Gripping surface below the joint for pulling wires from Ø 1.0 mm.
• Dimensions: Length 200 mm, width 62 mm, height 24 mm.
• Weight: approx. 375 g.
• Cutting capacities:

    Soft wire: Ø 6.0 mm

    Medium hard wire: Ø 5.2 mm

    Hard wire: Ø 4.0 mm

    Piano wire: Ø 3.6 mm

• Application: Designed for powerful cutting of larger cross-sections and very hard materials (bolts, nails, rivets, wire).
• Material: Chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, forged, multi-stage oil-hardened.
• Cutting edges: Induction-hardened, cutting edge hardness approx. 64 HRC.
• Special feature: Recess in the cutting edge for easier cutting of round material; special joint design provides up to 40-fold increase in manual force.
• Handles: Plastic-coated, suitable for two-hand operation for maximum cutting force.
• Additional function: Gripping surface below the joint for pulling wires from Ø 1.0 mm.
• Dimensions: Length 250 mm, width 53 mm, height 20 mm.
• Weight: approx. 475 g.
• Cutting capacities:

    Soft wire: Ø 6.0 mm

    Medium hard wire: Ø 6.0 mm

    Hard wire: Ø 4.3 mm

    Piano wire: Ø 4.2 mm

• Application: Designed for cutting molded plastic components from sprues and other soft materials such as lead; ideal for injection molding finishing.
• Cutting edge: Fully flush (no bevel) for smooth, clean cuts with minimal post-processing.
• Special feature: Cutting edges angled at 45° for easy access in hard-to-reach areas.
• Material: Vanadium electric steel, forged and oil-hardened.
• Handles: Plastic-coated, non-slip.
• Additional feature: Opening spring for user comfort during repetitive tasks.
• Finish: Polished head.
• Dimensions: Length 160 mm, width 75 mm, height 15 mm.
• Weight: approx. 156 g.
• Advantages:

    Compact and stable design.

    Perfect for flush cutting sprues directly on molded parts.

    Surface-ground cutting edges for precise, smooth cuts.

• Application: Cuts fine strands, multi-core cables, and piano wire; also suitable for nails and spring steel wire.
• Material: Chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, forged, multi-stage oil-hardened.
• Cutting edges: Induction-hardened, cutting edge hardness approx. 64 HRC.
• Features:

    High leverage design – requires up to 40% less effort compared to     standard diagonal cutters.

    Compact and lightweight (only 175 g), length 160 mm.

    Large opening width for thicker cables.

    Box-joint design with double-supported joint axle for maximum     stability.

• Handles: Multi-component grips, ergonomic.
• Finish: Black atramentized, polished head.
• Dimensions: 160 × 60 × 21 mm.
• Weight: approx. 175 g.
• Cutting capacities:

    Soft wire: Ø 4.8 mm

    Medium hard wire: Ø 3.8 mm

    Hard wire: Ø 2.7 mm

    Piano wire: Ø 2.2 mm

    Copper cable, multi-stranded: Ø up to 12 mm.