73 72 180 BK KNIPEX TwinForce Side Cutter.

The KNIPEX 73 72 180 BK Diagonal Cutter is a high-quality tool designed to provide exceptional cutting performance. This cutter is equipped with a patented double joint design, which ensures ideal force transmission, allowing it to cut with a reduced effort of 50% compared to KNIPEX high-lever diagonal cutters of the same size.

Technical characteristics

• Material: High-strength chrome-vanadium steel, forged and oil-hardened.
• Length: 7 1/4" (18.4 cm).
• Width: 2" (5.1 cm).
• Height: 7/8” (2.2 cm).
• Weight: 0.64 lbs (290 g).
• Handle: Multi-component.
• Surface finish: Polished and black plating.
• Joint type: Forged axle.

Cutting Capacity

• Soft wire: up to 7/32" (5.6 mm).
• Medium hardness wire: up to 3/16" (4.8 mm).
• Hard wire (steel wire): up to 1/8" (3.2 mm).
• Piano wire: up to 1/8" (3.2 mm).
• Copper and aluminum conductors: up to 15/32" (11.9 mm).

Performance and Use

This diagonal cutter is ideal for cutting all types of wire, including steel tape. Its double joint design guarantees high stability and zero backlash, thanks to the precisely milled forged axle. It is suitable for coarse-grained or fine cuts, as well as for repetitive or particularly hard cutting jobs.