Since our founding in 1882 Knipex Tools has become the worlds largest manufacturer of professional pliers. 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 choice of material (Chrome Vanadium)， lever ratio and cutting edge angle mean that KNIPEX - High Leverage Diagonal Cutters are particularly designed for the cutting of hard wires. Fixed， forged-on axle for work under continuous stress. Requires 21 Percent less effort.

Forged-on axle for heaviest duty

Suitable for all types of wire including piano wire

High cutting performance with minimum effort due to optimum co-ordination of the cutting edge angle， transmission ratio and ergonomic handle shape

Precision cutting edges additionally induction-hardened， cutting edge hardness approximately 64 HRC

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