Knipex 74 02 180 High Leverage Diagonal Cutter 180mm Chrome 64HRC

The Knipex 74 02 180 is a 180 mm high-leverage diagonal cutter (part number 74 02 180, SKU KNP74.02.180) built for the toughest and most sustained cutting demands in professional trades. Its precision blades are inductively hardened to approximately 64 HRC, allowing cuts through all wire types including piano wire, while the optimised blade angle and leverage ratio deliver high cutting performance with reduced hand effort.

Specifications:

• Part number: 74 02 180
• Manufacturer: Knipex
• EAN: 4003773023074
• Product type: High-leverage diagonal cutter
• Overall length: 180 mm
• Overall dimensions: 180 x 53 x 22 mm
• Weight: 273 g
• Surface finish: Black atramentized, head polished
• Handles: Multi-component Comfort handles with plastic coating
• Blade hardness: approx. 64 HRC (inductively hardened)
• Cutting capacity - medium-hard wire: dia. 3.8 mm
• Cutting capacity - hard wire: dia. 2.7 mm
• Cutting capacity - piano wire: dia. 2.2 mm
• Standard: DIN ISO 5749
• REACH: Contains no SVHC
• RoHS: Not applicable

Features and benefits:

• Designed for the toughest and most sustained professional cutting applications
• High cutting performance with low hand effort through optimised combination of blade angle and leverage ratio
• Precision blades additionally inductively hardened to approx. 64 HRC, suitable for all wire types including piano wire
• Comfort handles made of three ergonomic components for optimised handling and reduced fatigue
• Two KNIPEXtend interfaces allow the addition of compatible tool extensions
• Multi-component handles are dip-insulated for additional grip and safety
• Compact 180 mm length fits most work bags and tool cases for mobile use

Applications:

• Cutting medium-hard, hard, and piano wire during electrical installation and panel wiring
• Automotive workshop tasks such as cutting cable harnesses, clips, and cable ties
• Construction site work including cutting binding wire, steel cable, and general-purpose wire
• Industrial maintenance and assembly operations requiring a compact, high-performance cutting tool
• Mobile trade work where a lightweight, portable diagonal cutter with high cutting capacity is needed

Also known as: Knipex 74 02 180, Knipex 7402180, KNP7402180, Knipex 180mm diagonal cutter, Knipex high-leverage side cutter 180mm.