Features
For single, multiple and fine stranded conductors with plastic or rubber insulation; especially useful with THHN coated wire. Adapts automatically to the respective cable diameter preventing damage to the conductor. Cutting depth can be adjusted for different insulation by turning the red wheel. Suitable for 14 - 6 AWG. Includes wire cutter for copper and aluminum wires, multi-stranded up to 8 AWG (10 mm²) and single stranded up to 10 AWG (6 mm²). Smooth operating mechanism. Replacement blade and plastic clamping jaws. Body is made of lightweight fiberglass-reinforced plastic. Blade is made of special tool steel, oil-hardened. Replacement pair of blades part number 12 59 01. Replacement clamping jaw part number 12 59 02.Knipex Tools was started in 1882 by Carl Gustav Putsch who set up a shop in the family home specializing in making pliers. To this day, Knipex still specializes in making high quality pliers and in addition to that, they have created some really cool and innovative pliers designs. Knipex specialty pliers include the pliers wrench, the Alligator and Cobra pliers and the Cobolt bolt cutters – each with their own specialties and features that set them apart from common brands. Knipex’s workmanship is also among the best, their tools are made of some of the strongest tool steel available and it’s a difference you can feel. Knipex Tools help you get a grip on whatever job you need to do, so if you need pliers or gripping tools, Knipex is it.