KNIPEX 8-in Tether-Ready Cutting Pliers, High Leverage, Red/Blue Handles
Regular price $70.23KNIPEX 8-in High-Leverage Cutting Pliers
Professional-grade 8-in cutting pliers engineered for powerful, low-effort cuts. Induction-hardened edges and a high-leverage design slice through hard wire, bolts, nails, and rivets with confidence. Tether-ready handles add safety for work at height.
Key Features:
- High-Leverage Power: Up to 60% less effort than conventional diagonal cutters for tough cuts
- Hardened Cutting Edges: Induction-hardened to approx. 64 HRC for soft, hard, and piano wire
- Durable CrV Steel: Chrome vanadium steel construction for long service life
- Versatile Cutting Capacity: Handles bolts, nails, and rivets up to 1/4 in (6 mm) diameter
- Jobsite Safety: Integrated tether attachment point helps prevent tool drops
Specifications Table:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 8 in |
| Blade Length | 2 in |
| Handle Length | 6.2 in |
| Type | Cutting pliers |
| Application | Home repair |
| Blade Material | Chrome vanadium steel |
| Handle Material | Plastic |
| Color/Finish Family | Red |
| Insulated | No |
| Tether Ready | Yes |
| Crimping Feature | No |
| Wire-Pulling Feature | No |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime |
| UNSPSC | 27112100 |
| Cutting Edge Hardness | Approx. 64 HRC |
| Cut Capacity | Up to 1/4 in (6 mm) bolts, nails, rivets |
| Leverage Benefit | Approximately 60% less effort vs. conventional high-leverage diagonal cutters |
| Special Features | Micro-structured cutting edges; gripping surface below joint for pulling wires from 3/64 in diameter |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q: What is the overall length?
A: 8 inches.
Q: What materials can it cut?
A: Soft, hard, and piano wire; also bolts, nails, and rivets up to 1/4 in (6 mm) diameter.
Q: Are the cutting edges hardened?
A: Yes, induction-hardened to approximately 64 HRC for durability and performance.
Q: Is it tether-ready?
A: Yes, it includes an integrated tether attachment point for drop prevention systems.
Q: What is the warranty?
A: Limited lifetime warranty.
Industrial Poise, Effortless Power
These KNIPEX cutting pliers bring a sculptural confidence to the toolkit, pairing sleek black jaws with lush red-blue grips. The high-leverage head is the hero—delivering crisp, precise cuts that feel almost weightless. Style it on a magnetic strip or open shelf in a workshop for a purposeful, refined look. A must-have utility piece that elevates everyday tasks with luxe, engineered ease.
Upgrade your toolkit with KNIPEX’s high-leverage 8-in cutters and experience faster, cleaner cuts with less effort.
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