KNIPEX 95 17 500 cable cutter, VDE-tested 500 mm

Name: KNIPEX 95 17 500 cable cutter, VDE-tested 500 mm
Brand: KNIPEX
SKU: 41190989
Price: 144.8 EUR
Availability: PreOrder

Supplier number: KNIPEX 95 17 500 | EAN 4003773026785

Recommended Retail Price €227.24

144.80 tax incl.

€119.67 excl. VAT (incl. all environmental contributions)

On order: delivered from 30/10/2026

Delivery by DHL

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Effortless cuts using the Knipex cable shears

Practical benefits

Certified electrical safety: You work safely on electrical installations thanks to the dipped insulation tested according to IEC 60900.
Clean cuts with leverage: You cut through copper and aluminium cables smoothly without crushing them due to the optimised lever ratio.
Compact and lightweight design: With a length of 500 mm and high-strength aluminium handles, you maintain agile control in tight workspaces.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

With the Knipex 95 17 500 cable shears, you tackle demanding electrical installations and switchboards safely up to 1000V ac and 1500V DC. Thanks to the dipped insulation tested in accordance with iec 60900 and din en 60900, you remain reliably protected when working on live electrical components. The optimised lever ratio paired with hardened precision cutting edges effortlessly slices through copper and aluminium cables up to 150 mm² or 27 mm in diameter without crushing or deforming them. Featuring a compact 500 mm design, lightweight aluminium handles, and an adjustable bolted joint, you gain maximum agility and clean cutting control.

Product information FAQ

€144.80

tax incl.

Key features according to our expert

Length: 500 mm
VDE approved: Yes

Product description

Low weight, high gear ratio
Low effort required due to favourable gear ratios and special cutting geometry
For cutting Cu and Al cables, single- and multi-stranded
Hardened and precision-ground cutting edges
Clean and smooth cut without distortion
Not suitable for steel wire
Clamp protection prevents injuries
Adjustable screw joint

Documents

⤓ Product sheet PDF

All Features

Length: 500 mm
Vde approved: Yes
Reach compliance: contains SVHC
Vde-approved: yes
Rohs compliance: irrelevant
Cup: polished
Weight: 1.477 g
Dimensions: 500 x 175 x 41 mm
Awg: 6 / 0
Standard: DIN EN 60900 IEC 60900
Handle: immersion insulation, VDE-tested

Brand KNIPEX
41190989
EAN 4003773026785
Supplier number KNIPEX 95 17 500

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

Which materials can be cut with these cable shears?: They are suitable for cutting copper and aluminium single conductors and multi-core cables. They are not suitable for steel wire or wire ropes.
What is the maximum cutting capacity of the Knipex 95 17 500?: The maximum capacity for stranded copper and aluminium cables is a diameter of 27 mm or a cross-section of 150 mm².
Is this tool certified for live electrical work?: Yes, it features dipped insulation and is VDE-tested in accordance with DIN EN 60900 and IEC 60900 for work up to 1000V AC and 1500V DC.
What are the dimensions and weight of this tool?: The cable shears have an overall length of 500 mm and weigh 1,477 g.
Is the joint on these cable shears adjustable?: Yes, the shears feature an adjustable and self-locking bolted joint for continuous cutting precision.