KNIPEX 74 06 200 High Leverage Diagonal Cutter chrome plated insulated with multi-component grips, VDE-tested 200 mm Multicoloured

I’ve used a lot of diagonal cutters over the years, but the Knipex High Leverage Diagonal Cutter (black atramentized, plastic coated) is in a league of its own.Right out of the box, you can tell it’s a serious tool. Good weight in the hand. The finish is sleek and durable, and the black atramentized coating not only looks professional but helps protect against corrosion. The plastic-coated handles are simple, grippy, and comfortable — no frills, just solid control.Where this cutter really shines is in performance. Thanks to the high leverage design, it cuts through copper, aluminum, and even piano wire with astonishing ease. Minimal effort, clean cuts, and no damage to the cutting edges even after heavy use. It’s a tool you’ll find yourself reaching for again and again.

These side cutters are simply the best ones of this size/application that I've ever used. They cut through wire incredibly easily. I often use a pair of side cutters at both home and at work to clean the nozzles and tips of a MIG torch and cut the MIG welding wire. Most of the other side cutters I've used have rolled edges from cutting wire, but the heat treat on these are so good that the edge is still perfect, even after cutting through some strong 3mm wire about 100 times in the past few days. These type of side cutters don't fill your hand as much as the ones that also insulate you from electricity, but the ergonomics are still fantastic, and having thin handles means I can put them in the front pocket of a leather apron, meaning I can have some serious cutting power just in my pocket.Can't recommend enough!!! Knipex are a great brand.

Anyone in the motor trade has heard of Knippex and their tooling.These side cutters are no different to the rest of their products. High quality, well made and very sharp. The slightly longer than standard handle makes them easy to use.

Top quality, great price

Leaving the Knipex hipe on the side,I can tell that they are well made.Sharp and easy to hold, can cut trough screws with some effort and cables are not a problem for them.I couldn't cut very thin sheet metal, but they are not designed for that.I will recommend to someone that look after the tools and enjoy using quality.Or people that use them on a regular basis for work, so the price difference between a cheaper set is justified.If you are "saving" to get a decent pair of cutting pliers, might not be the best choice.Since a tool is mean to be used without hesitation or fear of damaging it and this ones are to pretty to use them as a hammer.Even though I believe they can take the beat!

typical knipex, incredible product. definitely able to feel a difference between these and the regular side cutter from knipex. was able to cut through kevlar fiber optic cables like nothing. although came with a couple scratches out the box

Very sharp and strong cutter solid quality!

Great snips. Very large. Doubles up as a hammer when your at the top of the steps with a cable clip in hand and hammer elsewhere.