Is this Knipex diagonal cutter suitable for live electrical work?

Yes, it is VDE-tested and insulated with multi-component grips for safe work on electrical installations up to 1000 V according to DIN EN / IEC 60900.

What wire types can the 73 06 160 cut?

It cuts soft wire up to 4.8 mm, medium-hard wire up to 3.8 mm, hard wire up to 2.7 mm, piano wire up to 2.2 mm, and multi-core copper cable up to 12 mm.

What is the benefit of the X-Cut box-joint design?

The box-joint design with dual bearing provides maximum stability at a low weight and requires less hand effort when cutting.

Why does the cutter have a chrome-plated finish?

The chrome plating protects the tool against corrosion and surface wear during demanding daily use.

What is the total length of this compact diagonal cutter?

The tool has an overall length of 160 mm.

KNIPEX 73 06 160 X-Cut compact diagonal cutters large power transmission VDE insulated with multi-component handles chrome-plated 160 mm

Name: KNIPEX 73 06 160 X-Cut compact diagonal cutters large power transmission VDE insulated with multi-component handles chrome-plated 160 mm
Brand: KNIPEX
SKU: 02837342
Price: 42.2 EUR
Availability: PreOrder

Supplier number: KNIPEX 73 06 160 | EAN 4003773075141

Recommended Retail Price €66.01

42.20 tax incl.

€34.88 excl. VAT (incl. all environmental contributions)

On order: delivered from 02/11/2026

Delivery by DHL

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High leverage cutting with minimal effort

Practical benefits

Exact Knipex cutting performance: You cut effortlessly through fine copper strands, thick multicore cables, and hard piano wire thanks to optimal lever transmission.
Heavy-duty box joint design: The dual-supported joint axle delivers high stability with zero backlash, giving you steady control on demanding cuts.
Certified VDE electrical safety: Multi-component insulated handles protect you up to 1000 V, keeping you completely safe during electrical installation work.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

With the Knipex 73 06 160 X-Cut compact diagonal cutter, you cut through various wires and cables with significantly less hand effort. Thanks to the optimal lever transmission and robust box-joint design with dual bearings, you easily handle fine copper strands, multi-core copper cables up to 12 mm, and tough piano wire up to 2.2 mm. Its compact 160 mm length delivers maximum control in tight control cabinets and confined work spaces. VDE-tested multi-component insulated handles keep you safe during electrical work up to 1000 V, while the chrome-plated finish ensures dependable protection against corrosion and surface wear during demanding daily use.

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€42.20

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Key features according to our expert

Pliers type: Diognal cutting pliers
VDE approved: Yes
Non-sparking: No
Surface treatment (pliers): Chrome plated
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
Extra induction-hardened precision cutting edges (hardness is approx. 62 HRC), for all wire types, including piano wire

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All Features

Pliers type: Diognal cutting pliers
Vde approved: Yes
Non-sparking: No
Surface treatment (pliers): Chrome plated
Material (handle): Multicomponent
Length: 160
Rohs compliance: irrelevant
Tang: chromed
Handle: insulated with multi-component handles, VDE-tested
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
Vde-approved: yes
Dimensions: 160 x 60 x 28 mm
Cutting value cu cable, multiple stranded: Ø 12.0 mm
Cup: chromed
Weight: 175 g
Standard: DIN ISO 5749 DIN EN 60900 IEC 60900
Product range: Knipex X-Cut

Brand KNIPEX
02837342
EAN 4003773075141
Supplier number KNIPEX 73 06 160

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

Is this Knipex diagonal cutter suitable for live electrical work?: Yes, it is VDE-tested and insulated with multi-component grips for safe work on electrical installations up to 1000 V according to DIN EN / IEC 60900.
What wire types can the 73 06 160 cut?: It cuts soft wire up to 4.8 mm, medium-hard wire up to 3.8 mm, hard wire up to 2.7 mm, piano wire up to 2.2 mm, and multi-core copper cable up to 12 mm.
What is the benefit of the X-Cut box-joint design?: The box-joint design with dual bearing provides maximum stability at a low weight and requires less hand effort when cutting.
Why does the cutter have a chrome-plated finish?: The chrome plating protects the tool against corrosion and surface wear during demanding daily use.
What is the total length of this compact diagonal cutter?: The tool has an overall length of 160 mm.