Knipex 73 06 160 X-Cut Compact Diagonal Cutter 160mm Multi-Grip

The Knipex 73 06 160 X-Cut Compact Diagonal Cutter is a 160 mm precision cutting tool designed for demanding cutting tasks in a compact, lightweight format. Built from chrome-vanadium tool steel with VDE-tested multi-component insulated handles, it delivers approximately 40% less cutting force than conventional diagonal cutters of the same length. Its unique blade geometry allows precise cuts across a wide range of materials from fine copper wire to thick multi-stranded cable and piano wire.

Specifications:

• Part number: 73 06 160
• Manufacturer: Knipex
• EAN: 4003773075141
• Product type: Compact diagonal cutter (X-Cut)
• Overall dimensions: 160 x 60 x 28 mm
• Weight: 175 g
• Body finish: Chrome-plated
• Head finish: Chrome-plated
• Handle: Insulated multi-component sleeves, VDE-tested
• Cutting capacity - soft wire: max 4.8 mm diameter
• Cutting capacity - medium-hard wire: 3.8 mm diameter
• Cutting capacity - hard wire: 2.7 mm diameter
• Cutting capacity - piano wire (spring steel): 2.2 mm diameter
• Cutting capacity - multi-stranded copper cable: 12.0 mm diameter
• VDE-tested: Yes
• Standards: DIN ISO 5749, DIN EN 60900, IEC 60900
• REACH: Contains no SVHC
• RoHS: Not applicable

Features and benefits:

• Compact 160 mm length and 175 g weight suit work in confined spaces without sacrificing cutting capacity.
• High-leverage geometry delivers approximately 40% less hand force required compared to conventional diagonal cutters of the same length.
• Chrome-vanadium tool steel blades enable precise cuts through fine copper wire and thick multi-stranded cable up to 12 mm diameter.
• Blade profile cuts through nails, stiff wire, and spring steel piano wire up to 2.2 mm diameter.
• VDE-tested multi-component insulated handles meet DIN EN 60900 and IEC 60900 standards for use in electrical installations.
• Chrome-plated body and head resist corrosion during everyday workshop and site use.

Applications:

• Cutting multi-stranded copper installation cable in panel wiring and electrical fit-out work.
• Trimming component leads and fine copper wire on circuit boards and control cabinets.
• Cutting steel wire, staples, and nails in construction and maintenance tasks.
• Work on or near live conductors where VDE-rated insulated tools are required.
• General-purpose cutting in tight spaces such as distribution boards, junction boxes, and conduit runs.

Also known as: Knipex 73 06 160, Knipex 7306160, Knipex X-Cut diagonal cutter 160mm, Knipex compact side cutter VDE.