Knipex Diagonal Cutter 160mm

The Knipex Diagonal Cutter range is widely regarded as the benchmark for cutting tools in the professional trades. Renowned for their high cutting performance and longevity, these pliers are available in a comprehensive variety of models to suit every application-from delicate electronics work to heavy-duty construction tasks. At the core of the range is the use of high-grade vanadium electric steel, forged and oil-hardened to withstand extreme stress. The cutting edges are additionally induction-hardened (typically to approx. 62-64 HRC), ensuring they stay sharp even when cutting hard materials like piano wire.

The range includes several distinct series tailored to specific needs. The Standard (70 Series) offers a slim head design for versatile use in confined spaces. The High Leverage (74 Series) features a fixed forged axle that delivers up to 20% higher cutting performance for the same manual force, making it ideal for tough, continuous use. For extreme applications, the TwinForce series utilises a patented double-joint design to multiply hand force by 39 times, while the X-Cut compact cutters use a box-joint design to cut through everything from the finest strands to multi-core cables with minimal effort. Available with various handle configurations-including dip-coated, multi-component, and VDE-tested 1000V insulated grips-the Knipex Diagonal Cutter range delivers the “Excellence by Design” required for any cutting challenge.