What is the maximum cutting capacity of this wire rope shear?

You can cut high-strength wire ropes up to 4 mm in diameter and copper or aluminium cables up to 6 mm.

Does the wire rope fray or fan out when cut?

No, the precision-ground cutting edges provide a clean, square cut without splaying or fanning out the wire ends.

Does this tool include an opening spring and transport lock?

Yes, it features an integrated opening spring for repetitive cuts and a locking catch for safe transport.

What are the benefits of the box-joint design?

The double-mounted box joint delivers high stability and requires up to 30 % less effort compared to standard shears.

What materials are used for the handles and cutting edges?

The tool features multi-component grips and induction-hardened blades crafted from heavy-duty ball bearing steel.

KNIPEX 95 62 160 steel wire cutters for very sturdy wire ropes with multi-component handles browned 160 mm

Name: KNIPEX 95 62 160 steel wire cutters for very sturdy wire ropes with multi-component handles browned 160 mm
Brand: KNIPEX
SKU: 02887795
Price: 34.8 EUR
Availability: PreOrder

Supplier number: KNIPEX 95 62 160 | EAN 4003773082354

Recommended Retail Price €51.43

34.80 tax incl.

€28.76 excl. VAT (incl. all environmental contributions)

On order: delivered from 10/11/2026

Ordered before 20:00 - delivered as of 10/11/2026
Shipping costs €11.99 VAT included | Free shipping for orders over a total amount of 125 euros
Delivery by DHL

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Clean cable cutting with Knipex

Practical benefits

Clean cut without splaying: You cut high-strength wire rope up to 4 mm and cable up to 6 mm without splaying the wire ends.
Reduced physical cutting effort: The high-transmission box joint design lets you cut with 20% less physical effort on tough materials.
Comfortable during repetitive tasks: An opening spring combined with multi-component grips helps you work smoothly without hand fatigue.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

With the Knipex 95 62 160, you cut through high-strength wire ropes up to 4 mm and copper or aluminium cables up to 6 mm with ease and precision. Thanks to the robust box-joint design with high leverage, you require up to 30 % less hand force on tough cutting tasks. The induction-hardened blades made from ball bearing steel prevent wire ends from splaying or crushing, making this tool ideal for trimming Bowden cables or tackling assembly jobs in construction and industry. The integrated opening spring and multi-component grips ensure fatigue-free handling during repetitive work, while the locking catch secures the tool for safe transport.

Product information FAQ

€34.80

tax incl.

Key features according to our expert

Length: 160 mm

Product description

Compact size, low weight, high performance
20 % easier cutting due to high-transmission hinge design
High-precision blade guidance thanks to through hinge equipped with additional stabilising plate
For cutting very sturdy wire cables up to Ø 4 mm and cables up to Ø 6 mm
With a length of only 160 mm, considerably more powerful than much larger wire rope cutters
Comfortable working thanks to opening spring
Secured by locking latch during transport
Cutting edges additionally induction-hardened
Ball-bearing steel for long service life
For wire cables Ø 4.00 / 1960 Nmm²

Documents

⤓ Product sheet PDF

All Features

Length: 160 mm
Rohs compliance: irrelevant
Handle: with multi-component handle
Cutting capacities semi-hard wire (diameter): Ø 0,0
Reach compliance: does not contain SVHC
Scissors: burnished
Cutting capacities piano wire (diameter): Ø 0,0
Cup: burnished
Weight: 175 g

Brand KNIPEX
02887795
EAN 4003773082354
Supplier number KNIPEX 95 62 160

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

What is the maximum cutting capacity of this wire rope shear?: You can cut high-strength wire ropes up to 4 mm in diameter and copper or aluminium cables up to 6 mm.
Does the wire rope fray or fan out when cut?: No, the precision-ground cutting edges provide a clean, square cut without splaying or fanning out the wire ends.
Does this tool include an opening spring and transport lock?: Yes, it features an integrated opening spring for repetitive cuts and a locking catch for safe transport.
What are the benefits of the box-joint design?: The double-mounted box joint delivers high stability and requires up to 30 % less effort compared to standard shears.
What materials are used for the handles and cutting edges?: The tool features multi-component grips and induction-hardened blades crafted from heavy-duty ball bearing steel.