8" Needle Nose W/ Side Cutter - Knipex

The Knipex 26 11 200 8" Needle Nose Pliers with Side Cutter are engineered for precision and durability, making them an essential tool for professional technicians and mechanics. These snipe nose pliers, also known as stork beak pliers, are designed to handle demanding gripping, aligning, and installation tasks, particularly in confined or difficult-to-reach areas. Crafted in Germany from high-quality vanadium electric steel, this tool ensures reliable performance and a long service life.

Key Features

• Precision Jaw Design: Features half-round, long, tapered jaws with elastic, distortion-tolerant tips that remain stable even when twisted, allowing for accurate manipulation in tight spaces.
• Integrated Side Cutter: Equipped with induction-hardened cutting edges (approximately 61 HRC) suitable for reliably cutting soft, medium-hard, and hard wire.
• Durable Construction: Forged from robust vanadium electric steel and multi-stage oil-hardened for exceptional strength and resilience under heavy use.
• Ergonomic Grip: The handles feature a plastic coating for a comfortable and secure grip, enhancing control and reducing hand fatigue during prolonged tasks.
• Slim Profile: The slim design of the long nose is specifically ideal for working in restricted environments where bulkier tools cannot reach.

Applications

These versatile pliers are indispensable for a wide range of professional applications. They are particularly well-suited for electrical work, automotive repair, industrial assembly, and general maintenance tasks where precise gripping, bending, and cutting of wires and small components are required. Mechanics will find them invaluable for accessing engine compartments, intricate electronic systems, and other vehicle-specific components that demand a tool with superior reach and control.

Specifications

• Length: 8" (200 mm)
• Weight: 0.38 lbs (0.17 kg)
• Material: Vanadium electric steel, forged, multi-stage oil-hardened
• Cutting Capacity (Medium-Hard Wire): Ø 3.2 mm (1/8")
• Cutting Capacity (Hard Wire): Ø 2.2 mm (3/32")
• Handle Type: Plastic coating