High Leverage Lineman's Pliers - Knipex

The Knipex 09 12 240 High Leverage Lineman's Pliers are engineered for demanding professional use, offering significant advantages in strength, durability, and multi-functionality. Crafted from high-grade vanadium steel and multi-stage oil-hardened, these pliers are designed to provide consistent, reliable performance in automotive, industrial, and electrical applications. Their optimized design reduces effort and enhances user control during intensive tasks.

Key Features

• High Leverage Design: Requires up to 50% less effort compared to conventional combination pliers due to an optimized transmission ratio, allowing for easier cutting and gripping.
• Precision Cutting Edges: Induction-hardened cutting edges (approx. 64 HRC) effortlessly handle soft, hard, and piano wire, as well as nails, ensuring long-lasting sharpness and performance.
• Enhanced Gripping Zones: Features an effective cross-hatched knurled gripping zone in the jaws for strong pulling and gripping, complemented by a serrated gripping zone below the joint for powerful leverage.
• Integrated Functionality: Includes a universal crimping point below the joint for various crimping tasks and a fish tape puller in the joint gap, adding versatility to a single tool.
• Optimized Ergonomics: The handles feature KNIPEXTEND comfort grips with an optimized shape for firm contact and reduced hand fatigue during prolonged operation.

Applications

These Knipex High Leverage Lineman's Pliers are suitable for a wide range of professional tasks. They are ideal for electricians and technicians working with various wire types, including cutting, stripping, and crimping connections in wiring harnesses, electrical panels, and machinery. The robust gripping capabilities make them effective for pulling cables, bending small components, and securing materials in construction or industrial maintenance. Their durability and multi-functional design also make them a valuable asset in automotive service for tasks requiring strong grip, cutting, or light crimping in confined engine bays or chassis work.

Specifications

• Length: 9 1/2 inches (240 mm)
• Weight: 0.995 lbs (455 g)
• Material: Vanadium steel, forged, multi-stage oil-hardened
• Standards: DIN ISO 5746, ASME B107.20