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Knipex 7-1/4 inch diagonal cutter, vanadium steel, ergonomic grip

Knipex

Knipex 70 02 180 7-1/4" Diagonal Cutter

SKU CH-W16Q-MKM9Q

Cuts wire up to .156 in diameter with vanadium-steel blades and ergonomic grips

  • TypePliers
  • Vanadium steel blades stay sharp longer
  • 7-1/4" overall length gives strong cutting leverage
  • Narrow nose reaches tight wire bundles
  • Cuts up to .156" diameter wire cleanly
  • Tether-ready hole prevents drops at height

Tool identity

The Knipex 70 02 180 is a 7-1/4 inch diagonal cutting plier built from vanadium steel for professional wire-cutting tasks. It suits electricians and technicians who need a reliable hand tool for clean cuts in electrical or maintenance work.

Cutting limit

The maximum wire cutting diameter is 0.156 in, which determines whether the jaws can handle the conductor sizes in your application. Buyers who need to cut thicker cables or larger gauge wire should verify this capacity before purchasing.

Tether point

A tether-ready attachment point lets you secure the plier to a lanyard for drop prevention when working at height. The tool ships without insulation, ESD protection or non-sparking ratings, so it is not suited for live-circuit or hazardous-environment requirements.

Highlights

  • Vanadium steel blades stay sharp longer
  • 7-1/4" overall length gives strong cutting leverage
  • Narrow nose reaches tight wire bundles
  • Cuts up to .156" diameter wire cleanly
  • Tether-ready hole prevents drops at height

Specifications

BrandKNIPEX
TypePliers

Questions about this item

What can the 0.156 in maximum wire cutting diameter actually cut?

The cutter handles solid or stranded copper wire up to 0.156 in diameter, typical for residential electrical and automotive wiring tasks.

Does the plain steel pivot limit how long the joint stays tight?

The forged vanadium steel joint is induction hardened and riveted, maintaining alignment through thousands of cutting cycles without adjustable fasteners.

Will the 7 1/4 in overall length fit in a standard tool pouch?

At 7 1/4 in long with narrow nose profiles, the pliers slide into most electrician pouches and belt holsters designed for 7 in diagonal cutters.

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