KNIPEX Tools is the worlds largest manufacturer of professional pliers since 1882. KNIPEX Pliers， Cutters， Insulated Tools and other products have been the tools of choice for Professional Tradesmen and end users who are serious about their hand tools and demand industrial quality. KNIPEX Tools are made from start to finish utilizing the highest quality materials. Based in Germany， KNIPEX Tools are German engineered to produce a tool unmatched in the industry in terms of features， comfort， design and performance. The KNIPEX XL Bolt Cutter is ideal for any professional for a variety of cutting applications. The newly designed lever action mechanism guarantees a heavy-duty lever ratio with low friction. The cutting performance is 30-fold increase to the hand force applied. Blades feature a recess for powerful cutting of large cross-sections as well as very hard materials with a diameter up to 5.2 mm. Tethered tools provide effective protection against accidents caused by falling tools. Flat mounting point does not get in the way during normal work on the ground. Not to be used on a lanyard of 5 ft. or more.

Opening spring and locking device are integrated in the handles for comfortable work and protected transport

With gripping surface below the joint for gripping and pulling wires with a diameter as from 1.0 mm

Ingenious lever-action mechanism ensures an extremely favorable lever ratio with very little friction， the cutting force over 30 times higher than the hand force applied

Precision cutting edges for soft and hard wire as well as piano wire

Cuts bolts， nails， rivets， etc. up to 5.2 mm Dia

Efficient joint design ensures exceptional cutting performance

Cutting edges additionally induction hardened， cutting edge hardness approximately 64 HRC

Chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel， forged， multi stage oil-hardened

Pliers with tether attachment point for mounting and fall protection

60 % less effort required compared to conventional high-leverage diagonal cutters