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Knipex 73 06 160 X-Cut VDE Compact Diagonal Cutter 160mm

Knipex 73 06 160 X-Cut VDE Compact Diagonal Cutter 160mm

SKU: 260223155545691 EAN: 4003773075141

Compare 6 prices for Knipex 73 06 160 X-Cut VDE Compact Diagonal Cutter 160mm — from £44.04 to £54.70 across 6 UK sellers including Tool Store Direct, Tooled Up, My Tool Shed and more. Save up to £10.66 (19%).

£44.04 28h ago
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Tooled Up
£47.95 +£3.91
39h
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My Tool Shed
£47.95 +£3.91
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Whiterose Tools
£48.00 +£3.96
22h
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Johnston & Bulman
£51.98 +£7.94
30h
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I T S
£54.70 +£10.66
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#2 Tooled Up
39h ago
£47.95 +£3.91
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#3 My Tool Shed
8h ago
£47.95 +£3.91
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#4 Whiterose Tools
22h ago
£48.00 +£3.96
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#5 Johnston & Bulman
30h ago
£51.98 +£7.94
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#6 I T S
4h ago
£54.70 +£10.66
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The Knipex 73 06 VDE Insulated X-Cut Compact Diagonal Cutting Pliers are professional-grade side cutters designed for electricians and tradespeople working with live circuits up to 1000V. These compact diagonal cutters combine exceptional cutting performance with VDE-certified electrical safety, making them ideal for electrical installation, maintenance and assembly work. The innovative X-Cut cutting edge geometry delivers 40% less effort compared with standard diagonal cutters of the same length, significantly reducing hand fatigue during repetitive cutting tasks. The optimised cutting edge angle works in harmony with the transmission ratio to provide powerful, precise cuts through materials ranging from fine copper wire to multi-core cables and piano wire. Built with a box-joint design, these pliers offer maximum stability whilst maintaining a lightweight, compact construction. The doubly supported joint axis ensures heavy-duty performance and reliability, whilst the large opening width accommodates thicker cables up to 12mm diameter. This versatile tool excels in electrical installation, production environments and maintenance applications where both cutting precision and operator safety are paramount. Features and Benefits: • VDE tested and certified for safe working on live circuits • 40% reduction in cutting effort compared to standard diagonal cutters • Box-joint design provides exceptional stability with minimal weight • Large opening width accommodates cables up to 12mm diameter • Doubly supported joint axis for reliable heavy-duty performance • Compact construction ideal for working in confined spaces • Cuts precisely through fine copper wire and multi-core cables Specifications: Cutting capacity (soft wire): Ø 4.8 mm Cutting capacity (medium hard wire): Ø 3.8 mm Cutting capacity (hard wire): Ø 2.7 mm Cutting capacity (piano wire): Ø 2.2 mm Cutting capacity (copper cable, multiple-stranded): Ø 12.0 mm VDE tested: Yes
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