KNIPEX 73 02 160 X-Cut Side Cutter

The KNIPEX 73 02 160 X-Cut compact diagonal cutter is a versatile and powerful tool, designed to meet the needs of professionals in the assembly, maintenance and production sectors.

Key Features

This cutter is characterized by a light and compact construction, weighing only 195 grams and dimensions of 160 x 85 x 20 mm. The handles are equipped with multi-component grips, ensuring comfort and a secure grip during use.

Material and Construction

The cutter is forged from high-performance chrome-vanadium steel, heat treated in several stages to obtain optimal hardness. The head is polished, while the handles are tooled.

Cutting performance

The KNIPEX 73 02 160 X-Cut offers high cutting performance thanks to the precise coordination of the angle of the cutting blades and the transmission ratio. This allows you to cut with minimal effort, reducing the necessary force by 40% compared to standard diagonal cutters of the same length.

Cutting Capacity

• Cutting soft wires up to a diameter of Ø 4.8 mm
• Cutting of medium hardness wires up to a diameter of Ø 3.8 mm
• Cutting hard wires up to a diameter of Ø 2.7 mm
• Cutting of piano wire (spring steel) up to a diameter of Ø 2.2 mm
• Cutting multi-wire copper cables up to a diameter of Ø 12.0 mm

Design and Stability

The box hinge design ensures maximum stability with low weight. The hinge axis is supported on both sides, reducing the load on the pin and increasing tool life.

Universal Use

This cutter is ideal for a wide range of applications, precisely cutting thin wires, thick cables, and spring steel. Ergonomic handles and multi-component grips ensure comfort during extended use.

The KNIPEX 73 02 160 X-Cut is an example of excellence in tool manufacturing, reflecting more than 130 years of KNIPEX's specialized experience in the manufacture of pliers and cutters.