What is the Knipex 72 01 180 diagonal cutter designed for?

It is designed for flush cutting plastic components, sprues from moulding, cable ties, and soft materials such as lead.

Does this cutter have bevelled cutting edges?

No, the cutting faces are ground flush without a bevel, allowing you to cut flush against the workpiece without leaving burrs.

Can you cut steel wire or hard metals with this tool?

No, do not use it on hard wire or steel. Cutting hard materials can damage the flush, unbevelled cutting edges.

Does the plier have an opening spring?

Yes, an integrated opening spring automatically reopens the handles, making repetitive cutting tasks faster and easier.

What handle finish does this model have?

This 180 mm tool features plastic-coated handles that provide a secure, comfortable grip during use.

KNIPEX 72 01 180 diagonal cutters for plastic coated 180 mm

Name: KNIPEX 72 01 180 diagonal cutters for plastic coated 180 mm
Brand: KNIPEX
SKU: 41190732
Price: 29.4 EUR
Availability: InStock

Supplier number: KNIPEX 72 01 180 | EAN 4003773046837

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Clean flush cutting for plastic components

Practical benefits

Smooth flush cut finish: The bevel-free cutting faces let you separate sprues from plastic injection mouldings and cut soft lead completely flush.
Effortless repetitive trimming: With the built-in opening spring, this Knipex tool automatically reopens so you can handle high-volume work without hand strain.
Rugged forged vanadium steel: Oil-hardened tool steel provides exceptional durability, ensuring you maintain reliable edge retention over extensive workshop use.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

With the Knipex 72 01 180 diagonal cutter, you trim sprues from plastic injection mouldings and cut soft materials such as lead cleanly and flush. The surface ground, bevel-free cutting edges deliver a smooth cut directly against the component, eliminating burrs and reducing tedious sanding or post-processing. Thanks to the integrated opening spring, the plier automatically reopens after each cut, allowing you to handle high-volume repetitive tasks and trim cable ties without hand strain. Forged from oil-hardened vanadium electric steel with plastic-coated handles, this 180 mm tool delivers long-lasting cutting performance and dependable control in workshop and production environments.

Product information FAQ

€29.40

In stock - tax incl.

Key features according to our expert

Pliers type: Diognal cutting pliers
Length: 180 mm
Non-sparking: No
Material (Handle): Plastic

Product description

With ground cutting edges
For smooth cutting of sprayed plastic parts and spray residues
Smooth cut of soft material such as lead
With opening spring

Documents

⤓ Product sheet PDF

All Features

Pliers type: Diognal cutting pliers
Length: 180 mm
Non-sparking: No
Material (handle): Plastic
Dimensions: 180 x 49 x 14 mm
Weight: 193 g
Cup: polished
Width of pelvis: 0,0
Rohs compliance: irrelevant
Reach compliance: does not contain SVHC
Handle: plastic-coated

Brand KNIPEX
41190732
EAN 4003773046837
Supplier number KNIPEX 72 01 180

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

What is the Knipex 72 01 180 diagonal cutter designed for?: It is designed for flush cutting plastic components, sprues from moulding, cable ties, and soft materials such as lead.
Does this cutter have bevelled cutting edges?: No, the cutting faces are ground flush without a bevel, allowing you to cut flush against the workpiece without leaving burrs.
Can you cut steel wire or hard metals with this tool?: No, do not use it on hard wire or steel. Cutting hard materials can damage the flush, unbevelled cutting edges.
Does the plier have an opening spring?: Yes, an integrated opening spring automatically reopens the handles, making repetitive cutting tasks faster and easier.
What handle finish does this model have?: This 180 mm tool features plastic-coated handles that provide a secure, comfortable grip during use.