What materials can you cut with the Knipex 73 02 160?

It cuts soft wire up to 4.8 mm, medium hard up to 3.8 mm, hard wire up to 2.7 mm, piano wire up to 2.2 mm, and Cu cable up to 12 mm.

What is the advantage of the box-joint design?

The box-joint design delivers maximum stability at low weight thanks to a doubly supported joint axis.

How much effort does this compact diagonal cutter save?

Due to optimal leverage transmission, it requires 40% less manual force compared to standard diagonal cutters of the same length.

Is this diagonal cutter insulated for live electrical work?

No, it features multi-component comfort grips, but is not VDE insulated for working on live circuits.

What material and finish are used for this tool?

It is forged from chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel with a black atramentized surface and polished head.

KNIPEX 73 02 160 X-Cut compact diagonal cutters large power transmission with multi-component handles black atramentised 160 mm

Name: KNIPEX 73 02 160 X-Cut compact diagonal cutters large power transmission with multi-component handles black atramentised 160 mm
Brand: KNIPEX
SKU: 03065033
Price: 34.8 EUR
Availability: PreOrder

Supplier number: KNIPEX 73 02 160 | EAN 4003773075127

Recommended Retail Price €55.06

34.80 tax incl.

€28.76 excl. VAT (incl. all environmental contributions)

On order: delivered from 17/11/2026

Delivery by DHL

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High cutting performance with minimal effort

Practical benefits

Efficient Knipex high leverage: You cut through tough materials requiring 40% less effort compared to standard diagonal cutters of the same length.
Box joint ensures stability: The double-supported box-joint design delivers maximum stability and precise blade alignment during demanding cutting tasks.
Versatile and precise cutting: You achieve clean cuts across fine copper strands, thick multi-core cables, and hard piano wire.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

With the Knipex 73 02 160 X-Cut compact diagonal cutter, you cut through tough wires and cables with ease. Thanks to the optimized leverage, this 160 mm tool requires 40% less manual effort compared to standard diagonal cutters of the same length. The double-supported box-joint design ensures maximum stability and blade alignment during heavy use, while the ergonomic multi-component grips prevent hand fatigue. From fine copper wire to multi-core cables up to 12 mm and piano wire up to 2.2 mm, the forged chrome vanadium cutting edges deliver clean results in control cabinets and tight work spaces.

Product information FAQ

€34.80

tax incl.

Key features according to our expert

Pliers type: Diognal cutting pliers
Non-sparking: No
Material (handle): Multicomponent
Length: 160
Product Range: Knipex X-Cut

Product description

Cuts the finest wires as well as multi-stranded cables and hard piano wire.
Powerful, light and universal
High cutting capacity at low effort thanks to optimum matching of cutting angle and gear ratio
Pierced joint: high stability at a light weight
Double-supported joint axle for hard, durable loading
Large opening width for thicker cables
Cuts precisely, even with fine Cu wires
Compact, weight-saving design
Universal use in assembly, maintenance and production
40 % power savings compared to standard diagonal cutters of the same length

Documents

⤓ Product sheet PDF

All Features

Pliers type: Diognal cutting pliers
Non-sparking: No
Material (handle): Multicomponent
Length: 160
Cutting value cu cable, multiple stranded: Ø 12.0 mm
Tang: black atramentized
Handle: with multi-component handle
Cutting capacities semi-hard wire (diameter): Ø 3.8 mm
Reach compliance: does not contain SVHC
Cutting capacities piano wire (diameter): Ø 2.2 mm
Rohs compliance: irrelevant
Weight: 175 g
Cup: polished
Dimensions: 160 x 60 x 21 mm
Standard: DIN ISO 5749
Product range: Knipex X-Cut

Brand KNIPEX
03065033
EAN 4003773075127
Supplier number KNIPEX 73 02 160

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

What materials can you cut with the Knipex 73 02 160?: It cuts soft wire up to 4.8 mm, medium hard up to 3.8 mm, hard wire up to 2.7 mm, piano wire up to 2.2 mm, and Cu cable up to 12 mm.
What is the advantage of the box-joint design?: The box-joint design delivers maximum stability at low weight thanks to a doubly supported joint axis.
How much effort does this compact diagonal cutter save?: Due to optimal leverage transmission, it requires 40% less manual force compared to standard diagonal cutters of the same length.
Is this diagonal cutter insulated for live electrical work?: No, it features multi-component comfort grips, but is not VDE insulated for working on live circuits.
What material and finish are used for this tool?: It is forged from chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel with a black atramentized surface and polished head.