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Knipex 6 1/4 in diagonal cutting pliers, narrow nose, insulated handles, grey finish

Knipex

Knipex 70 08 160 SBA 6 1/4 in Diagonal Cutting Plier

SKU CH-SWKP-XXZTB

Insulated diagonal cutting pliers with a narrow nose, 6 1/4 in overall length and 1,000 V rating for electrical work

  • TypePliers
  • Insulated to 1,000 V for live-wire safety
  • Narrow nose reaches tight spaces
  • 6 1/4 in overall length gives good leverage
  • Deluxe cushion grip reduces hand fatigue
  • Cuts hard steel up to 5/64 in diameter

Insulated Diagonal Cutting Pliers

The Knipex 70 08 160 SBA is an insulated diagonal cutting plier rated for 1,000 V. It is built for electricians and technicians who need to cut wire safely on live circuits up to that voltage. The narrow head profile allows access in tight enclosures where standard pliers cannot reach. The cushion grips provide comfort during repetitive use.

Sustained Cutting Behaviour

The cutter handles a maximum wire diameter of 0.078 in and hard steel up to 5/64 in. The manual jaw opening reaches 1/8 in with a jaw length of 3/4 in. Under continuous use the tool maintains its cutting geometry without requiring adjustment. The 6 1/4 in overall length gives sufficient leverage for the rated capacities without excessive force.

Voltage Rating Limit

The 1,000 V insulation rating defines the safe working limit for live electrical work. The pliers are not ESD-safe, non-sparking, or tether-ready. They lack a head offset, keeping the cutting plane straight. Users needing electrostatic discharge protection, spark suppression, or a lanyard attachment point must select a different tool.

Highlights

  • Insulated to 1,000 V for live-wire safety
  • Narrow nose reaches tight spaces
  • 6 1/4 in overall length gives good leverage
  • Deluxe cushion grip reduces hand fatigue
  • Cuts hard steel up to 5/64 in diameter

Specifications

BrandKnipex
Model70 08 160 SBA
TypePliers

Questions about this item

How much heat or vibration do the 160 mm insulated jaws transmit during all-day cutting?

The pliers are hand operated, so they generate no heat or vibration of their own; the narrow 3/4 in jaw and 1/8 in opening limit force to what the user applies.

What else must I already own for the 1 000 V insulated diagonal cutters to work?

Only the wire or component you intend to cut; the tool is manually actuated and needs no power source, battery or external driver.

Will the 6 1/4 in pliers fit alongside older 8 in side-cutters in the same tool roll?

At 160 mm overall length they are shorter than typical 8 in models, so they occupy less space in a shared pouch or roll.

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