Knipex 74 01 180 High Leverage Diagonal Cutter 180mm Black 64HRC

The Knipex 74 01 180 is a 180 mm High Leverage Diagonal Cutter built for tough, continuous professional use. Its optimised cutting geometry and transmission ratio deliver high cutting performance with approximately 20% less effort compared to conventional diagonal cutters of the same size. The cutting edges are inductively hardened to approximately 64 HRC, enabling clean cuts through all wire types including piano wire.

Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Knipex
• Part number: 74 01 180
• EAN: 4003773022008
• Product type: High Leverage Diagonal Cutter
• Overall dimensions: 180 x 49 x 16 mm
• Weight: 241 g
• Body finish: Black atramentized
• Head finish: Polished
• Handle material: Plastic-coated
• Blade hardness: Approx. 64 HRC (inductively hardened)
• Cutting capacity - medium-hard wire: diameter 3.8 mm
• Cutting capacity - hard wire: diameter 2.7 mm
• Cutting capacity - piano wire: diameter 2.2 mm
• Standard: DIN ISO 5749
• REACH: Contains no SVHC
• RoHS: Not applicable

Features and benefits:

• Designed for the toughest, continuous heavy-duty use
• High cutting performance with minimal effort through optimised cutting angle and transmission ratio
• Cutting edges inductively hardened to approximately 64 HRC for all wire types including piano wire
• Plastic-coated handles provide a secure and comfortable grip during extended use
• Compact 180 mm length fits in most work bags and tool cases
• Approximately 20% force saving compared to conventional diagonal cutters of the same size

Applications:

• Cutting electrical wiring and cable on construction sites
• Automotive workshop tasks including cutting wire, tie clips, and fasteners
• Industrial assembly and maintenance work requiring repeated or high-volume wire cutting
• Cutting hard-drawn wire and piano wire in precision trades and manufacturing
• Mobile and on-site work where a compact, lightweight cutter is needed

Also known as: Knipex 74 01 180, Knipex 7401180, KNP7401180, Knipex high leverage diagonal cutter 180mm, Knipex 64HRC diagonal cutter.