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Knipex diagonal cutting pliers 160 mm chrome vanadium steel cushion grip

Knipex

Knipex 74 01 160 SBA diagonal cutting plier 160 mm

SKU CH-VNRR-4EE57

Diagonal cutting pliers with 160 mm length and 0.078 in maximum wire capacity

  • TypePliers
  • MaterialHAWA
  • High leverage design multiplies cutting force
  • Chrome vanadium steel resists wear and deformation
  • 160 mm overall length fits tight workspaces
  • Cuts hard steel wire up to 3/32 in
  • Standard cushion grips reduce hand fatigue

Knipex 160 mm Diagonal Cutting Plier

The Knipex 74 01 160 SBA is a high-leverage diagonal cutting plier built for professional and serious DIY use. Its 160 mm overall length provides strong mechanical advantage for clean cuts through wire and small components. The oval nose profile allows access in confined spaces while the standard cushion grip offers comfortable control during repetitive tasks. This tool is not suited for users who need insulated handles for live electrical work.

Chrome Vanadium Steel Construction Limits

The plier is forged from Chrome Vanadium steel, a material chosen for hardness and wear resistance at the cutting edges. This composition supports the rated maximum cutting diameter of .078 in for hard steel wire. The head offset angle is 0 degrees, meaning the jaws sit inline with the handles for direct force transfer. Buyers who require non-sparking tools for hazardous environments or ESD-safe handles for sensitive electronics should select a different model.

Maximum Hard-Steel Cutting Capacity .078 in

The single specification that decides fit is the maximum cutting diameter of .078 in for hard steel, equivalent to 3/32 in. The jaw opening reaches 1/8 in with a jaw length and width of 3/4 in each. If the application involves thicker hardened wire, piano wire or small bolts, this plier will not perform the cut. Choose this model only when the hardest material to be severed stays at or below the stated limit.

Highlights

  • High leverage design multiplies cutting force
  • Chrome vanadium steel resists wear and deformation
  • 160 mm overall length fits tight workspaces
  • Cuts hard steel wire up to 3/32 in
  • Standard cushion grips reduce hand fatigue

Specifications

BrandKNIPEX
TypePliers
MaterialHAWA

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 160 mm length or a different size?

The 160 mm overall length provides high leverage for cutting hard wire up to 3/32 in diameter while remaining compact enough for tight spaces.

What does the 3/32 in maximum hard-steel capacity mean in daily use?

It cleanly cuts piano wire, spring steel and similar hard materials up to that thickness without damaging the induction-hardened edges.

Does the joint design limit cutting force compared with box-joint models?

The lap joint with precision rivet maintains alignment under high leverage, so the full hand force transfers to the cutting edges without play.

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