5-1/2" High Leverage Diag. Cutters, Comfort Grip, Chrome Plated - Knipex

The Knipex KN7405140 5-1/2" High Leverage Diagonal Cutters are engineered for professional technicians and mechanics who demand superior cutting performance and exceptional durability in demanding automotive and industrial environments. This compact yet powerful tool delivers high cutting capacity with reduced effort, making it ideal for continuous, tough applications.

Key Features

• Optimized Leverage Design: Requires 20% less effort compared to conventional diagonal cutters of the same length, thanks to an optimized cutting edge angle and transmission ratio.
• Precision Cutting Edges: Induction-hardened cutting edges (approx. 64 HRC) are designed for precision and can handle all types of wire, including piano wire, hard wire, and medium-hard wire.
• Robust Construction: Manufactured from chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, these pliers are forged and multi-stage oil-hardened for exceptional strength and long service life.
• Enhanced Durability: Features a forged-in joint axle, ensuring maximum stability and resistance to continuous heavy use.
• Comfort Grip Handles: Multi-component grips provide a comfortable, secure hold, reducing hand fatigue during prolonged use.
• Corrosion Resistance: The chrome-plated finish offers effective rust protection, essential for tools stored in varying environmental conditions, such as a technician's vehicle.

Applications

These Knipex High Leverage Diagonal Cutters are suitable for a wide range of professional tasks. They excel at cutting various materials encountered in automotive repair, electrical work, and general industrial maintenance, including hard and soft wire, nails, and cables. Their robust design makes them a reliable companion for assembly work and other applications requiring consistent, high-performance cutting.

Technical Specifications

• Overall Length: 5-1/2" (140 mm)
• Cutting Capacity (Medium Hard Wire): 1/8" (3.1 mm)
• Cutting Capacity (Hard Wire): 5/64" (2.0 mm)
• Cutting Capacity (Piano Wire): 1/16" (1.5 mm)
• Weight: 0.29 lbs (157 g)
• Standard: DIN ISO 5749