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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

• 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.

• High leverage compact diagonal cutter
• Cuts fine strands, multi-core cables, and piano wire
• Powerful, lightweight, and universal
• Requires 40% less force compared to standard diagonal cutters
• Chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, forged, multi-stage oil-hardened
• Handles: VDE-tested, multi-component insulation
• Length: 160 mm
• Weight: ~175 g
• Standards: DIN ISO 5749, IEC 60900
• 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 12 mm

• Insulation: 1000 V (VDE)

• Compact diagonal cutter for very tough, continuous use
• High cutting performance with minimum effort thanks to optimized cutting edge angle and leverage ratio
• Precision cutting edges, induction-hardened (approx. 64 HRC), suitable for all wire types including piano wire
• Material: Chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, forged, multi-stage oil-hardened
• Length: 180 mm
• Weight: approx. 241 g
• Standard: DIN ISO 5749
• Cutting capacities:

    Medium-hard wire: Ø 3.8 mm

    Hard wire: Ø 2.7 mm

    Piano wire: Ø 2.2 mm

• Handles: plastic-coated, ergonomic design
• Advantages: 20% less effort compared to standard diagonal cutters, ideal for constant use

• Diagonal cutter for very tough, continuous use
• High cutting performance with minimum effort thanks to optimized cutting edge angle and leverage ratio
• Precision cutting edges, induction-hardened (approx. 64 HRC), suitable for all wire types including piano wire
• Material: Chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, forged, multi-stage oil-hardened
• Length: 200 mm
• Weight: approx. 263 g
• Standard: DIN ISO 5749
• Cutting capacities:

    Medium-hard wire: Ø 4.2 mm

    Hard wire: Ø 3.0 mm

    Piano wire: Ø 2.5 mm

• Handles: plastic-coated, ergonomic design
• Advantages: 20% less effort compared to standard diagonal cutters, ideal for constant use

• Large diagonal cutter for very tough, continuous use
• High cutting performance with minimum effort thanks to optimized cutting edge angle and leverage ratio
• Precision cutting edges, induction-hardened (approx. 64 HRC), suitable for all wire types including piano wire
• Material: Chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, forged, multi-stage oil-hardened
• Length: 250 mm
• Weight: approx. 391 g
• Standard: DIN ISO 5749
• Cutting capacities:

    Medium-hard wire: Ø 4.6 mm

    Hard wire: Ø 3.5 mm

    Piano wire: Ø 3.0 mm

• Handles: plastic-coated, ergonomic design
• Advantages: 20% less effort compared to standard diagonal cutters, ideal for constant use

• For very tough, continuous use
• High cutting performance with minimum effort thanks to optimized cutting edge angle and leverage ratio
• Precision cutting edges, induction-hardened (approx. 64 HRC), suitable for all wire types including piano wire
• Material: Chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, forged, multi-stage oil-hardened
• Length: 160 mm
• Weight: approx. 209 g
• Standard: DIN ISO 5749
• Cutting capacities:

    Medium-hard wire: Ø 3.4 mm

    Hard wire: Ø 2.5 mm

    Piano wire: Ø 2.0 mm

• Handles: multi-component grips, ergonomic design
• Advantages: 20% less effort compared to standard diagonal cutters, ideal for constant use

• For very tough, continuous use
• High cutting performance with minimum effort thanks to optimized cutting edge angle and leverage ratio
• Precision cutting edges, induction-hardened (approx. 64 HRC), suitable for all wire types including piano wire
• Material: Chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, forged, multi-stage oil-hardened
• Length: 180 mm
• Weight: approx. 250 g
• Standard: DIN ISO 5749
• Cutting capacities:

    Medium-hard wire: Ø 3.8 mm

    Hard wire: Ø 2.7 mm

    Piano wire: Ø 2.2 mm

• Handles: multi-component grips, ergonomic design
• Advantages: 20% less effort compared to standard diagonal cutters, ideal for constant use

• Diagonal cutter for very tough, continuous use
• High cutting performance with minimum effort thanks to optimized cutting edge angle and leverage ratio
• Precision cutting edges, induction-hardened (approx. 64 HRC), suitable for all wire types including piano wire
• Material: Chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, forged, multi-stage oil-hardened
• Length: 200 mm
• Weight: approx. 280 g
• Standard: DIN ISO 5749
• Cutting capacities:

    Medium-hard wire: Ø 4.2 mm

    Hard wire: Ø 3.0 mm

    Piano wire: Ø 2.5 mm

• Handles: multi-component grips, ergonomic design
• Advantages: 20% less effort compared to standard diagonal cutters, ideal for constant use

• Large diagonal cutter for very tough, continuous use
• High cutting performance with minimum effort thanks to optimized cutting edge angle and leverage ratio
• Precision cutting edges, induction-hardened (approx. 64 HRC), suitable for all wire types including piano wire
• Material: Chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, forged, multi-stage oil-hardened
• Length: 250 mm
• Weight: approx. 437 g
• Standard: DIN ISO 5749
• Cutting capacities:

    Medium-hard wire: Ø 4.6 mm

    Hard wire: Ø 3.5 mm

    Piano wire: Ø 3.0 mm

• Handles: multi-component grips, ergonomic design
• Advantages: 20% less effort compared to standard diagonal cutters, ideal for constant use

• Diagonal cutter for very tough, continuous use
• VDE-tested insulation up to 1000 V according to IEC 60900
• High cutting performance with minimum effort thanks to optimized cutting edge angle and leverage ratio
• Precision cutting edges, induction-hardened (approx. 64 HRC), suitable for all wire types including piano wire
• Material: Chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, forged, multi-stage oil-hardened
• Length: 180 mm
• Weight: approx. 250 g
• Standards: DIN ISO 5749, IEC 60900
• Cutting capacities:

    Medium-hard wire: Ø 3.8 mm

    Hard wire: Ø 2.7 mm

    Piano wire: Ø 2.2 mm

• Handles: multi-component VDE insulation, ergonomic design
• Advantages: 20% less effort compared to standard diagonal cutters, ideal for electrical work

• Diagonal cutter for very tough, continuous use
• VDE-tested insulation up to 1000 V according to IEC 60900
• High cutting performance with minimum effort thanks to optimized cutting edge angle and leverage ratio
• Precision cutting edges, induction-hardened (approx. 64 HRC), suitable for all wire types including piano wire
• Material: Chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, forged, multi-stage oil-hardened
• Length: 200 mm
• Weight: approx. 280 g
• Standards: DIN ISO 5749, IEC 60900
• Cutting capacities:

    Medium-hard wire: Ø 4.2 mm

    Hard wire: Ø 3.0 mm

    Piano wire: Ø 2.5 mm

• Handles: multi-component VDE insulation, ergonomic design
• Advantages: 20% less effort compared to standard diagonal cutters, ideal for electrical work

• Large diagonal cutter for very tough, continuous use
• VDE-tested insulation up to 1000 V according to IEC 60900
• High cutting performance with minimum effort thanks to optimized cutting edge angle and leverage ratio
• Precision cutting edges, induction-hardened (approx. 64 HRC), suitable for all wire types including piano wire
• Material: Chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, forged, multi-stage oil-hardened
• Length: 250 mm
• Weight: approx. 437 g
• Standards: DIN ISO 5749, IEC 60900
• Cutting capacities:

    Medium-hard wire: Ø 4.6 mm

    Hard wire: Ø 3.5 mm

    Piano wire: Ø 3.0 mm

• Handles: multi-component VDE insulation, ergonomic design
• Advantages: 20% less effort compared to standard diagonal cutters, ideal for electrical work

• Diagonal cutter for very tough, continuous use
• VDE-tested insulation up to 1000 V according to IEC 60900
• High cutting performance with minimum effort thanks to optimized cutting edge angle and leverage ratio
• Precision cutting edges, induction-hardened (approx. 64 HRC), suitable for all wire types including piano wire
• Material: Chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, forged, multi-stage oil-hardened
• Length: 200 mm
• Weight: approx. 280 g
• Standards: DIN ISO 5749, IEC 60900
• Cutting capacities:

    Medium-hard wire: Ø 4.2 mm

    Hard wire: Ø 3.0 mm

    Piano wire: Ø 2.5 mm

• Handles: multi-component VDE insulation, ergonomic design
• Advantages: 20% less effort compared to standard diagonal cutters, ideal for electrical work

• Large diagonal cutter for very tough, continuous use
• VDE-tested insulation up to 1000 V according to IEC 60900
• High cutting performance with minimum effort thanks to optimized cutting edge angle and leverage ratio
• Precision cutting edges, induction-hardened (approx. 64 HRC), suitable for all wire types including piano wire
• Material: Chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, forged, multi-stage oil-hardened
• Length: 250 mm
• Weight: approx. 437 g
• Standards: DIN ISO 5749, IEC 60900
• Cutting capacities:

    Medium-hard wire: Ø 4.6 mm

    Hard wire: Ø 3.5 mm

    Piano wire: Ø 3.0 mm

• Handles: multi-component VDE insulation, ergonomic design
• Advantages: 20% less effort compared to standard diagonal cutters, ideal for electrical work

• Length: 125 mm
• Weight: 112 g
• Material: Vanadium electric steel, forged, multi-stage oil-hardened
• Handles: Multi-component comfort grips
• Cutting Edges: Sharp, precisely aligned, induction-hardened (approx. 63 HRC)
• Joint Type: Lap joint
• Finish: Black atramentized, polished head
• Standard: DIN ISO 5749

Cutting Capacity:

• Soft wire: Ø 0.4 – 3 mm
• Medium-hard wire: Ø 2.3 mm
• Hard wire: Ø 1.5 mm
• Piano wire: Ø 0.6 mm

• Very precise diagonal cutter for electronics and fine work
• Cutting edges induction-hardened, suitable for fine wires and components
• Material: Chrome vanadium electric steel, forged, multi-stage oil-hardened
• Length: 115 mm
• Weight: approx. 80 g
• Cutting capacities:

    Soft wire: Ø 1.6 mm

    Medium-hard wire: Ø 1.0 mm

• Handles: multi-component grips, ergonomic design
• Advantages: Extremely precise cut, ideal for electronics and delicate work