What is the benefit of the 12° angled head?

The 12° angled head provides clear hand clearance when cutting flush against flat surfaces.

Can this diagonal cutter cut piano wire?

Yes, the induction-hardened cutting edges cleanly cut tough materials including piano wire.

Why does this cutter require less manual effort?

The high-leverage joint design reduces cutting effort by 20% compared to standard diagonal cutters.

Is this tool insulated for live electrical work?

No, this model features plastic-coated handles and is neither 1000V insulated nor non-sparking.

What material is this plier forged from?

It is forged from heavy-duty chrome vanadium steel and multi-stage oil-hardened.

KNIPEX 74 21 200 power side cutters plastic-coated black atramentised 200 mm

Name: KNIPEX 74 21 200 power side cutters plastic-coated black atramentised 200 mm
Brand: KNIPEX
SKU: 41190761
Price: 27.2 EUR
Availability: PreOrder

Supplier number: KNIPEX 74 21 200 | EAN 4003773050483

Recommended Retail Price €41.81

27.20 tax incl.

€22.48 excl. VAT (incl. all environmental contributions)

On order: delivered from 30/10/2026

Delivery by DHL

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High leverage cutting with Knipex

Practical benefits

Reduced cutting effort required: The optimized transmission ratio allows you to cut all wire types, including piano wire, with 20% less effort.
Angled head clearance: The 12° angled head provides essential hand clearance when you cut flush against flat surfaces.
Long lasting cutting edges: Induction-hardened edges with a hardness of 64 HRC ensure you maintain sharp, reliable cutting performance.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

With the Knipex 74 21 200 high leverage diagonal cutter, you cut effortlessly through tough materials such as copper wire, spring steel wire, and piano wire. The optimized leverage transmission reduces required manual effort by 20% compared to standard diagonal cutters, making repetitive and heavy-duty cutting operations much easier on your hands. Its 12° angled head delivers essential knuckle and hand clearance when cutting flush against flat surfaces. Forged from heavy-duty chrome vanadium steel with induction-hardened cutting edges at 64 HRC, this 200 mm cutter ensures long-lasting edge retention and dependable cutting performance.

Product information FAQ

€27.20

tax incl.

Key features according to our expert

Pliers type: Diognal cutting pliers
Non-sparking: No
Material (Handle): Plastic
Length: 200 mm

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

Documents

⤓ Product sheet PDF

All Features

Pliers type: Diognal cutting pliers
Non-sparking: No
Material (handle): Plastic
Length: 200 mm
Cutting value cu cable, multiple stranded: Ø 0,0
Handle: plastic-coated
Cutting capacities semi-hard wire (diameter): Ø 4.2 mm
Cutting capacities soft wire (diameter): Ø 3.0 mm
Reach compliance: does not contain SVHC
Cutting capacities piano wire (diameter): Ø 2.5 mm
Rohs compliance: irrelevant
Dimensions: 200 x 48 x 15 mm
Cup: polished
Weight: 258 g
Standard: DIN ISO 5749
Tang: black atramentized

Brand KNIPEX
41190761
EAN 4003773050483
Supplier number KNIPEX 74 21 200

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

What is the benefit of the 12° angled head?: The 12° angled head provides clear hand clearance when cutting flush against flat surfaces.
Can this diagonal cutter cut piano wire?: Yes, the induction-hardened cutting edges cleanly cut tough materials including piano wire.
Why does this cutter require less manual effort?: The high-leverage joint design reduces cutting effort by 20% compared to standard diagonal cutters.
Is this tool insulated for live electrical work?: No, this model features plastic-coated handles and is neither 1000V insulated nor non-sparking.
What material is this plier forged from?: It is forged from heavy-duty chrome vanadium steel and multi-stage oil-hardened.