KNIPEX 98 56 cable knife with exchangeable blade 190 mm

Name: KNIPEX 98 56 cable knife with exchangeable blade 190 mm
Brand: KNIPEX
SKU: 41964575
Price: 21.8 EUR
Availability: PreOrder

Supplier number: KNIPEX 98 56 | EAN 4003773026570

Recommended Retail Price €32.97

21.80 tax incl.

€18.02 excl. VAT (incl. all environmental contributions)

On order: delivered from 16/10/2026

Delivery by DHL

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Safe cable stripping with Knipex 98 56

Practical benefits

Short circuit protection: You work safely on electrical installations thanks to the plastic-coated blade back and VDE insulation.
Replaceable surgical steel blade: You maintain precise cutting performance as the straight stainless steel blade can be replaced easily.
Integrated hinged guard: The folding blade guard built into the ergonomic handle protects you during storage and transport.

In a nutshell

The right choise for

With the Knipex 98 56 vde cable knife, you strip and dismantle outer cable insulation with complete accuracy and control. The straight surgical stainless steel blade delivers clean cuts and is easily replaceable with the 98 56 09 spare blade to maintain peak performance. Tested to vde standards up to 1000V according to iec 60900 and din en 60900, it provides essential safety on live electrical installations. The plastic-coated back of the blade prevents accidental short circuits while working near live parts. For safe handling and storage, a folding blade guard is built directly into the plastic handle.

Product information FAQ

€21.80

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Key features according to our expert

Overall length: 185 mm
With safety colour code 1000V: No
Detectable: No
Collapsible: No
Material (Handle): Plastic
VDE approved: Yes

Product description

Straight blade specially ground, replaceable
With retractable blade guard, fixed in the handle
Blade back with plastic coating to prevent short circuits
Handle with anti-slip protection

Documents

⤓ Product sheet PDF

All Features

Overall length: 185 mm
With safety colour code 1000v: No
Detectable: No
Collapsible: No
Material (handle): Plastic
Vde approved: Yes
Reach compliance: does not contain SVHC
Rohs compliance: irrelevant

Brand KNIPEX
41964575
EAN 4003773026570
Supplier number KNIPEX 98 56

Frequently asked questions about this product

Answered by specialists

What is the Knipex 98 56 cable knife used for?: You use it to strip and dismantle outer insulation from conductor cables safely.
Is this cable knife approved for live electrical work?: Yes, it is VDE certified according to DIN EN 60900 and IEC 60900 for work up to 1000V.
Can the blade on this cable knife be replaced?: Yes, the straight blade is replaceable using spare blade part number 98 56 09.
What purpose does the plastic coating on the blade back serve?: The coated back prevents short circuits when working close to live components.
Does the knife include blade protection?: Yes, it features a hinged, captive blade guard integrated directly into the handle.