What is the Knipex 79 12 125 ESD diagonal cutter used for?

This precision cutter is designed for ultra-fine cutting in electronics and fine mechanics, including hard wire and piano wire.

What does the ESD feature provide?

The multi-component handles dissipate electrostatic energy in a controlled way to protect sensitive electronic components.

What are the cutting capacities of this tool?

It cuts soft wire up to 1.7 mm, medium-hard wire up to 1.3 mm, hard wire up to 1.0 mm, and piano wire up to 0.6 mm.

What is the length of the Knipex 79 12 125 ESD?

The overall length of this precision electronics diagonal cutter is 125 mm.

Is this cutting tool non-sparking?

No, this precision diagonal cutter is not non-sparking.

KNIPEX 79 12 125 ESD precision electronics diagonal cutters ESD with multi-component grips browned 125 mm

Name: KNIPEX 79 12 125 ESD precision electronics diagonal cutters ESD with multi-component grips browned 125 mm
Brand: KNIPEX
SKU: 03065092
Price: 62.6 EUR
Availability: PreOrder

Supplier number: KNIPEX 79 12 125 ESD | EAN 4003773071389

Recommended Retail Price €83.79

62.60 tax incl.

€51.74 excl. VAT (incl. all environmental contributions)

On order: delivered from 24/10/2026

Ordered before 20:00 - delivered as of 24/10/2026
Shipping costs €11.99 VAT included | Free shipping for orders over a total amount of 125 euros
Delivery by DHL

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High precision cuts by Knipex

Practical benefits

Reliable protection against discharge: The dissipative multi-component handles discharge electrostatic energy in a controlled way to protect your delicate electronics from damage.
Hardened edges for wire: Crafted from induction-hardened ball bearing steel, the sharp edges allow you to cut through hard and piano wire cleanly.
Smooth and backlash-free action: The bolted precision joint paired with a double opening spring provides you with friction-free, perfectly aligned movement on every cut.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

With the Knipex 79 12 125 esd precision electronics diagonal cutter, you can cut delicate components on circuit boards with exceptional accuracy. The dissipative multi-component handles discharge electrostatic energy in a controlled way to safeguard sensitive electronics from damage. Crafted from induction-hardened ball bearing steel, this 125 mm cutter powers through soft wire up to 1.7 mm and hard piano wire up to 0.6 mm with ease. Its backlash-free bolted precision joint and smooth double opening spring deliver low-friction movement, reducing hand fatigue during repetitive assembly tasks.

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€62.60

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Key features according to our expert

Pliers type: Diognal cutting pliers
Non-sparking: No
ESD: Yes
Material (handle): Multicomponent
Length: 125 mm

Product description

Precision pliers for very fine cutting, e.g. in electronics and fine mechanics
Electrically dissipative design
Precision-ground, sharp cutting edges with very small bevel for exact cutting results on sensitive electronic components; also without bevel for flush cutting work
Precision cutting edges additionally induction-hardened, cutting edge hardness approx. 64 HRC
Approx. 20% less weight than conventional electronic pliers
Screwed joint with precisely manufactured hinge surfaces for even, low-friction movement throughout the opening range
Smooth double spring allowing the pliers to open easily and evenly
Ergonomically optimised multi-component handles
Especially for cutting hard wire and piano wire

Documents

⤓ Product sheet PDF

All Features

Pliers type: Diognal cutting pliers
Non-sparking: No
Esd: Yes
Material (handle): Multicomponent
Length: 125 mm
Rohs compliance: irrelevant
Head width (a): 11 mm
Blade length mm (c): 0,0
Handle: with multi-component handle
Cutting capacities semi-hard wire (diameter): Ø 1.3 mm
Reach compliance: does not contain SVHC
Jaw length (b): 10 mm
Cutting capacities piano wire (diameter): Ø 0.6 mm
Cup: polished
Jaw thickness (hinge) (d): 6.5 mm
Weight: 61 g
Dimensions: 125 x 60 x 20 mm
Standard: DIN ISO 9654 DIN EN 61 340-5
Tang: burnished

Brand KNIPEX
03065092
EAN 4003773071389
Supplier number KNIPEX 79 12 125 ESD

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

What is the Knipex 79 12 125 ESD diagonal cutter used for?: This precision cutter is designed for ultra-fine cutting in electronics and fine mechanics, including hard wire and piano wire.
What does the ESD feature provide?: The multi-component handles dissipate electrostatic energy in a controlled way to protect sensitive electronic components.
What are the cutting capacities of this tool?: It cuts soft wire up to 1.7 mm, medium-hard wire up to 1.3 mm, hard wire up to 1.0 mm, and piano wire up to 0.6 mm.
What is the length of the Knipex 79 12 125 ESD?: The overall length of this precision electronics diagonal cutter is 125 mm.
Is this cutting tool non-sparking?: No, this precision diagonal cutter is not non-sparking.