7-1/4" HI-LEV DIAGONAL CUTTER - Knipex

The Knipex 74 01 180 7-1/4" High Leverage Diagonal Cutter is engineered for professional technicians and mechanics who demand exceptional cutting performance and durability. This robust tool is designed for very tough, continuous use, offering a significant reduction in effort compared to conventional diagonal cutters of the same length. Crafted from chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, it is forged and multi-stage oil-hardened to ensure a long service life and reliable operation in demanding environments.

Key Features

• Optimized Cutting Performance: Achieves high cutting performance with minimum effort due to the precise coordination of the cutting edge angle and transmission ratio.
• Induction-Hardened Cutting Edges: Precision cutting edges are induction-hardened to approximately 64 HRC, enabling clean cuts across various wire types, including piano wire, hard, medium-hard, soft, copper, and aluminum conductors.
• Heavy-Duty Construction: Features a forged-on axle, providing exceptional stability and durability for continuous, heavy-duty applications.
• Premium Material: Constructed from chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, which is forged and multi-stage oil-hardened for superior strength and resilience.
• Ergonomic Handling: Equipped with comfortable plastic-coated handles that provide a secure grip and reduce hand fatigue during prolonged use.

Applications

This high-leverage diagonal cutter is an indispensable tool for a wide range of professional applications. It is particularly well-suited for automotive technicians, electricians, and industrial mechanics who regularly cut various materials. Common use cases include cutting soft, medium-hard, and hard wires, piano wire, and different types of cables such as copper and aluminum conductors. Its robust design makes it ideal for continuous use in motor trade, on building sites, and in general industrial assembly work where reliable and efficient cutting is paramount.

Specifications

• Length: 7 1/4" (180 mm)
• Weight: 0.53 lbs (241 grams)
• Material: Chrome Vanadium Heavy-Duty Steel
• Handle Type: Plastic Coating
• Cutting Edge Hardness: Approx. 64 HRC
• Cutting Capacities:
  • Medium Hard Wire: Ø 5/32" (3.8 mm)
  • Hard Wire: Ø 7/64" (2.7 mm)
  • Piano Wire: Ø 3/32" (2.2 mm)
• Country of Origin: Germany