What is this electronics diagonal cutter used for?

It is designed for cutting soft and hard wires such as piano wire, nickel, tungsten, and diode wire in precision mechanics.

What is the benefit of the carbide cutting edges?

The carbide edges feature a hardness of 80 to 83 HRC, delivering a substantially longer service life on tough materials.

What are the cutting capacities of this diagonal cutter?

It cuts soft wire up to 2.0 mm, medium hard wire up to 1.4 mm, hard wire up to 1.0 mm, and piano wire up to 0.6 mm.

What type of joint does the Knipex 77 02 120 H feature?

It features a sturdy, zero-backlash box joint that ensures precise and smooth cutting movement.

Is this tool non-sparking or 1000V insulated?

No, this tool is neither non-sparking nor insulated for 1000V live-line work.

KNIPEX 77 02 120 H electronics side cutter with hard metal cutting edge and multi-component handles 120 mm

Name: KNIPEX 77 02 120 H electronics side cutter with hard metal cutting edge and multi-component handles 120 mm
Brand: KNIPEX
SKU: 03009523
Price: 95.8 EUR
Availability: PreOrder

Supplier number: KNIPEX 77 02 120 H | EAN 4003773075783

Recommended Retail Price €163.59

95.80 tax incl.

€79.17 excl. VAT (incl. all environmental contributions)

On order: delivered from 24/10/2026

Delivery by DHL

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High precision cuts with Knipex

Practical benefits

Carbide edges for hard wires: You effortlessly cut through tough materials like piano wire with the high-durability soldered carbide cutting edges.
Zero backlash box joint: The sturdy joint design prevents tilting so you achieve clean and repeatable cuts every time.
Ergonomic multi-component handles: You maintain full cutting control and work comfortably during repetitive electronic assembly tasks.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

With the Knipex 77 02 120 h electronics diagonal cutter, you cut effortlessly through tough and hard materials in electronics and fine mechanics. Soldered carbide cutting edges with a hardness of 80 to 83 hrc deliver exceptional wear resistance, even when cutting piano wire, nickel, tungsten, and diode wire. The zero-backlash box joint prevents tilting to ensure smooth, precise, and repeatable cutting action every time. Ergonomic multi-component handles provide a secure and comfortable grip, reducing hand fatigue during meticulous assembly and repair work on printed circuit boards.

Product information FAQ

€95.80

tax incl.

Key features according to our expert

Pliers type: Diognal cutting pliers
Non-sparking: No
Material (handle): Multicomponent
Length: 120 mm

Product description

For extreme demands on pliers that cut through hard or tough materials, e.g. piano, nickel, tungsten and diode wires, as they are increasingly used in the electronics and aerospace industries
Always the right cutting tool, even for the hardest material
Precision cutting edges made of hard metal, soldered in forged blanks
Stable, pierced and backlash-free joint
Hardness of the HM cutting edges 80 - 83 HRC
Pliers with hard metal cutting edges have a significantly longer service life than those with conventional blades
Permanently reliable cutting results by avoiding deformations during cutting
High cost savings due to longer service life of the pliers

Documents

⤓ Product sheet PDF

All Features

Pliers type: Diognal cutting pliers
Non-sparking: No
Material (handle): Multicomponent
Length: 120 mm
Rohs compliance: irrelevant
Blade length mm (c): 0,0
Handle: with multi-component handle
Cutting capacities semi-hard wire (diameter): Ø 1.4 mm
Reach compliance: does not contain SVHC
Jaw length (b): 14 mm
Cutting capacities piano wire (diameter): Ø 0.6 mm
Weight: 85 g
Jaw thickness (hinge) (d): 7.5 mm
Cup: mirror-polished
Dimensions: 120 x 50 x 19 mm
Standard: DIN ISO 9654
Head width (a): 11 mm

Brand KNIPEX
03009523
EAN 4003773075783
Supplier number KNIPEX 77 02 120 H

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

What is this electronics diagonal cutter used for?: It is designed for cutting soft and hard wires such as piano wire, nickel, tungsten, and diode wire in precision mechanics.
What is the benefit of the carbide cutting edges?: The carbide edges feature a hardness of 80 to 83 HRC, delivering a substantially longer service life on tough materials.
What are the cutting capacities of this diagonal cutter?: It cuts soft wire up to 2.0 mm, medium hard wire up to 1.4 mm, hard wire up to 1.0 mm, and piano wire up to 0.6 mm.
What type of joint does the Knipex 77 02 120 H feature?: It features a sturdy, zero-backlash box joint that ensures precise and smooth cutting movement.
Is this tool non-sparking or 1000V insulated?: No, this tool is neither non-sparking nor insulated for 1000V live-line work.