What are the maximum cutting capacities of this diagonal cutter?

It cuts medium-hard wire up to 3.8 mm, hard wire up to 2.7 mm, and piano wire up to 2.2 mm in diameter.

Does this cutter have an opening spring?

Yes, it features an engageable opening spring that you can activate with your thumb for repetitive cutting.

Is this tool insulated for live electrical work?

No, this model is not 1000V insulated and is not non-sparking. Always use it on de-energised installations.

What is the hardness of the cutting edges?

The induction-hardened precision cutting edges have a hardness of 64 HRC for high wear resistance.

KNIPEX 74 12 180 power side cutters with comfort handles black atramentised 180 mm

Name: KNIPEX 74 12 180 power side cutters with comfort handles black atramentised 180 mm
Brand: KNIPEX
SKU: 41191498
Price: 35.2 EUR
Availability: PreOrder

Supplier number: KNIPEX 74 12 180 | EAN 4003773060192

Recommended Retail Price €47.01

35.20 tax incl.

€29.09 excl. VAT (incl. all environmental contributions)

On order: delivered from 27/10/2026

Delivery by DHL

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Effortless cutting with Knipex

Practical benefits

High leverage cutting action: The optimized transmission ratio allows you to cut hard materials and piano wire with minimum effort.
Ergonomic multi-component handles: Comfort grips fit naturally in your hand, reducing strain during continuous heavy-duty cutting tasks.
Induction hardened precision edges: Hardened cutting edges maintain long-lasting sharpness and resist wear across demanding applications.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

With the Knipex 74 12 180 high leverage diagonal cutter, you cut through tough materials, binding wire, and piano wire up to 2.2 mm with ease. Its forged-on joint axle and optimised transmission ratio reduce required hand effort by more than 20% compared to conventional cutters. Induction-hardened precision cutting edges with a hardness of 64 hrc deliver outstanding wear resistance during demanding, continuous use. For repetitive cutting jobs, simply engage the thumb-activated opening spring. The ergonomic multi-component comfort grips fit securely in your hand to reduce strain, giving you full control and efficiency during assembly, electrical installation, or maintenance tasks.

Product information FAQ

€35.20

tax incl.

Key features according to our expert

Pliers type: Diognal cutting pliers
Length: 180 mm
Non-sparking: No

Product description

For very high and lasting load
Large cutting capacity at low effort thanks to optimum matching of cutting angle and gear ratio
Extra induction-hardened precision cutting edges (hardness is approx. 64 HRC), for all wire types, including piano wire
With comfort handles: made of three ergonomic components for optimum handling, plus two KNIPEXtend connections for extensions

Documents

⤓ Product sheet PDF

All Features

Pliers type: Diognal cutting pliers
Length: 180 mm
Non-sparking: No
Cutting capacities semi-hard wire (diameter): Ø 3.8 mm
Cutting capacities soft wire (diameter): Ø 2.7 mm
Reach compliance: does not contain SVHC
Cutting capacities piano wire (diameter): Ø 2.2 mm
Rohs compliance: irrelevant
Cutting value cu cable, multiple stranded: Ø 0,0
Weight: 273 g
Cup: polished
Standard: DIN ISO 5749
Tang: black atramentized

Brand KNIPEX
41191498
EAN 4003773060192
Supplier number KNIPEX 74 12 180

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

What are the maximum cutting capacities of this diagonal cutter?: It cuts medium-hard wire up to 3.8 mm, hard wire up to 2.7 mm, and piano wire up to 2.2 mm in diameter.
Does this cutter have an opening spring?: Yes, it features an engageable opening spring that you can activate with your thumb for repetitive cutting.
Is this tool insulated for live electrical work?: No, this model is not 1000V insulated and is not non-sparking. Always use it on de-energised installations.
Why choose a high leverage diagonal cutter over a standard one?: The forged-on joint axle and optimised transmission ratio reduce required hand effort by over 20%.
What is the hardness of the cutting edges?: The induction-hardened precision cutting edges have a hardness of 64 HRC for high wear resistance.