What is the Knipex 72 01 160 used for?

It is designed for flush cutting plastic sprues, cable ties, and soft materials such as lead.

Does this diagonal cutter have an opening spring?

Yes, the integrated opening spring automatically opens the handles to reduce strain during repetitive tasks.

Can you cut steel wire with this tool?

No, the cutting edges have no bevel and are meant only for plastics and soft materials; hard wire will damage them.

What is the advantage of a bevel-free flush cut?

The flush-ground cutting surface allows you to cut directly against components, leaving a smooth finish without burrs.

What material is the cutter made of?

It is forged from vanadium electric steel and oil-hardened for reliable strength and durability.

KNIPEX 72 01 160 diagonal cutters for plastic coated 160 mm

Name: KNIPEX 72 01 160 diagonal cutters for plastic coated 160 mm
Brand: KNIPEX
SKU: 41190254
Price: 23.8 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 9 (2 reviews)

Supplier number: KNIPEX 72 01 160 | EAN 4003773041245

2 review(s)

23.80 tax incl.

€19.67 excl. VAT (incl. all environmental contributions)

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Practical benefits

Smooth and flush cuts: The bevel-free ground cutting edges trim plastic sprues completely flat to eliminate tedious deburring work.
Effortless repetitive cutting: An integrated opening spring automatically reopens the handles to reduce your hand strain during continuous use.
Forged vanadium steel durability: Oil-hardened electric steel provides long-term blade strength when cutting soft plastics, lead, and cable ties.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

With the Knipex 72 01 160 diagonal cutters, you cut plastic sprues, gates, and cable ties completely flush and burr-free. The bevel-free ground cutting edges sit flat against components, eliminating the need for tedious deburring. An integrated opening spring automatically resets the handles after each cut, significantly reducing hand strain during repetitive assembly work. Forged from oil-hardened vanadium electric steel and finished with plastic-coated grips, this 160 mm tool delivers lasting durability and comfort. It is the ideal companion for scale modeling, plastics manufacturing, and clean electrical installation tasks.

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€23.80

In stock - tax incl.

Key features according to our expert

Pliers type: Diognal cutting pliers
Length: 160 mm
Non-sparking: No
Material (Handle): Plastic

Product description

With ground cutting edges
For smooth cutting of sprayed plastic parts and spray residues
Smooth cut of soft material such as lead
With opening spring
Improved transmission for 25 % more cutting capacity

Documents

⤓ Product sheet PDF

All Features

Pliers type: Diognal cutting pliers
Length: 160 mm
Non-sparking: No
Material (handle): Plastic
Dimensions: 160 x 50 x 15 mm
Weight: 164 g
Cup: polished
Width of pelvis: 0,0
Rohs compliance: irrelevant
Reach compliance: does not contain SVHC
Handle: plastic-coated

Brand KNIPEX
41190254
EAN 4003773041245
Supplier number KNIPEX 72 01 160

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

What is the Knipex 72 01 160 used for?: It is designed for flush cutting plastic sprues, cable ties, and soft materials such as lead.
Does this diagonal cutter have an opening spring?: Yes, the integrated opening spring automatically opens the handles to reduce strain during repetitive tasks.
Can you cut steel wire with this tool?: No, the cutting edges have no bevel and are meant only for plastics and soft materials; hard wire will damage them.
What is the advantage of a bevel-free flush cut?: The flush-ground cutting surface allows you to cut directly against components, leaving a smooth finish without burrs.
What material is the cutter made of?: It is forged from vanadium electric steel and oil-hardened for reliable strength and durability.

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Reviews about KNIPEX 72 01 160 diagonal cutters for plastic coated 160 mm

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Review Terms and Conditions Klium

10/10

prima tang doet wat het moet doen

16/07/2018

8/10

Het product beantwoordt niet geheel aan mijn verwachting. Ik heb de zijsnijtang gekocht in de hoop dat de punt beter zou knippen dan de zijsnijtang die ik had. Helaas is dit niet zo. Daaraan kan Klium niets doen.

Els
28/05/2018