Hand tools and kits

• 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.

• Tool Type: Diagonal Cutter
• Length: 160 mm
• Weight: 171 g
• Material: Vanadium electric steel, forged, multi-stage oil-hardened
• Handles: Plastic-coated
• Head Finish: Black atramentized, polished
• Cutting Edge Hardness: Approx. 62 HRC
• Standards: DIN ISO 5749

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

Features:

• Narrow head style for use in confined areas
• Precision cutting edges for soft and hard wire
• Clean cutting of thin copper wires, even at the tips
• Induction-hardened cutting edges
• High-quality material and precise workmanship for long service life

• 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.

• Length: 125 mm
• Weight: approx. 105 g
• Material: Vanadium electric steel, forged and oil-hardened
• Handles: Plastic coated
• Cutting edge hardness: approx. 62 HRC
• Standards: DIN ISO 5749
  
  
  

Features:

• Precision cutting edges for soft and hard wire
• Induction-hardened cutting edges for long service life
• Narrow head style for use in confined areas
• Universal diagonal cutters for everyday use
• Lightweight and compact design

Cutting Capacities:

• Soft wire: up to Ø 3.0 mm
• Medium-hard wire: up to Ø 2.3 mm
• Hard wire: up to Ø 1.5 mm

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.

• Length: 160 mm
• Weight: approx. 180 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: Multi-component grips

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.

• Tool Type: Diagonal Cutter
• Length: 125 mm
• Weight: 121 g
• Material: Vanadium electric steel, forged, multi-stage oil-hardened
• Head Finish: Chrome-plated
• Handles: Insulated with multi-component grips, VDE-tested (up to 1000 V)
• Cutting Edge Hardness: Approx. 62 HRC

Cutting Capacities:

• Soft wire: up to Ø 3.0 mm
• Medium-hard wire: up to Ø 2.3 mm
• Hard wire: up to Ø 1.5 mm

Features:

• Narrow head style for use in confined areas
• 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
• High-quality material and precise workmanship
• Standards: DIN ISO 5749, DIN EN 60900, IEC 60900
• REACH compliant (does not contain SVHC)

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: 160 mm
• Weight: approx. 175 g
• Cutting capacities:

    Soft wire: Ø 4.0 mm

    Medium-hard wire: Ø 3.0 mm

    Hard wire: Ø 2.5 mm

    Piano wire: Ø 2.0 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 wire in electrical, mechanical, and construction work.

• Length: 200 mm
• Weight: approx. 335 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

Dimensions: 200 × 41 × 15 mm

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.

• 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