CutiX Universal Snap Knife - Knipex

The Knipex CutiX Universal Snap Knife (Model 90 10 165 BKA) is engineered for precise and efficient cutting in demanding professional automotive and industrial environments. Its innovative stabilization bar significantly reduces blade bending, allowing technicians and mechanics to achieve cleaner, faster cuts through a variety of materials. Constructed with durability and user safety in mind, this tool is an essential addition to any professional toolkit.

Key Features

• Blade Stabilization Bar: An integrated stabilization bar actively prevents blade bending, ensuring enhanced control and quicker cutting performance on challenging materials.
• Dual Slider Mechanism: Features two independent sliders, one for the blade and one for the stabilization bar, offering precise control and improved operational safety.
• Tool-Free Blade Replacement: Designed for convenience, blades can be swapped quickly and effortlessly without requiring additional tools, minimizing downtime.
• Standard 18 mm Snap-Off Blades: Compatible with widely available 18 mm snap-off blades, simplifying procurement and ensuring continuous usability.
• Durable Magnesium Housing: Constructed with a lightweight yet robust magnesium housing and ergonomic, non-slip gripping surfaces for secure handling and extended tool life.
• Tether Attachment Point: Includes a dedicated tether attachment point, allowing integration with the KNIPEX Tethered Tools System for secure work at heights or in critical applications.

Applications

This versatile snap knife is ideal for a broad range of tasks encountered by professional technicians and industrial workers, including:

• Precisely cutting various materials such as cardboard, plastic sheeting, and protective films in workshops and production facilities.
• Trimming electrical tape, insulation, and cable ties during vehicle maintenance, electrical installations, or machinery repair.
• Efficiently opening industrial packaging, heavy-duty boxes, and material crates.
• Preparing materials for fabrication or assembly processes where clean, controlled cuts are paramount.
• Light-duty cutting of thin gasket materials or composite shims during assembly and repair operations.