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Diagonal Cutter

  • Narrow head style for use in confined areas
  • The indispensable diagonal cutter for all-round use
  • High-quality material and precise workmanship for long service life
  • Precision cutting edges for soft and hard wire
  • Clean cutting of thin copper wires, also at the cutting edge tips
  • Cutting edges additionally induction-hardened, cutting edge hardness approx. 62 HRC
  • VDE-tested safety up to 1000 volts
Technical attributes
Article No.
70 06 160
EAN
4003773021995
pliers
chrome-plated
head
chrome-plated
handles
insulated with multi-component grips, VDE-tested
Weight
216 g
Dimensions
160 x 55 x 20 mm
Standard
DIN ISO 5749 DIN EN 60900 IEC 60900
REACH compliant
does not contain SVHC
RoHS compliant
not applicable
Cutting capacities medium hard wire (diameter)
Ø 3.0 mm
Cutting capacities hard wire (diameter)
Ø 2.0 mm
VDE tested
yes

The versatile, chrome-plated diagonal cutters, 160 mm long

Optimised for the craftsman’s everyday work and insulated up to 1000 V

Long appreciated by many craftsmen – the insulated Knipex diagonal cutters with a length of 160 mm are a classic in the Knipex range.

From the shape of the head through to the polish and hardness of the cutting edges, it is customised for the diverse cutting tasks in the day-to-day work of electricians, mechatronics engineers and electronics engineers.

The Knipex 70 06 160 diagonal cutters are insulated using multi-component grips in accordance with the insulation standard IEC 60900 / DIN EN 60900.

Universal cutting capacity

With their cutting capacities of up to Ø 2.0 mm on hard wire (e.g. wire rope fibre) and up to Ø 4.0 mm on soft wire (e.g. copper wire), the Knipex 70 06 160 diagonal cutters offer a broad range of applications.

The long cutting edges make them ideal for cutting cable. The extremely carefully and precisely machined cutting edges enable even very fine stranded wire to be cut accurately – up to the tips of the cutting edges. This is a great advantage where space is restricted, for example when shortening fine stranded wires in junction boxes and distribution boxes.

Tough and durable

We forge the Knipex diagonal cutters from vanadium electric steel and make them strong by warming them and then quenching them in oil. To achieve a permanently accurate cut we additionally use high-frequency current to give the cutters a hardness of approx. 62 HRC.

Chrome plating is effective rust protection that pays off during outdoor use, for example. Thanks to the chrome plating, the diagonal cutters are particularly easy to clean.

Brief overview

Versatile diagonal cutters

Cut hard wire (e.g. wire rope fibre) up to Ø 2.0 mm and soft wire (e.g. copper wire) up to Ø 4.0 mm

Precise cutting also of fine CU wire, even with the tips of the cutting edges

Are also suitable when working in confined spaces thanks to their slim head shape

Production according to higher standards for optimal work results and a long service life

Cutting edges induction hardened to approx. 62 HRC for strength and a long service life

Insulated with multi-component grips in accordance with IEC 60900 / DIN EN 60900

Vanadium electric steel, forged, oil hardened, chrome-plated

Knipex diagonal cutters: precise cuts right up to the tips of the cutting edges

One can see how good diagonal cutters are by the cut. Knipex diagonal cutters deliver lasting high performance. In addition to the quality forged metal parts made of vanadium electric steel, the most important quality criteria at Knipex include the precise machining of the tool steel manufactured in Germany. The material to be cut is cut cleanly. The length and sharpness of the blades of the Knipex 70 06 160 are designed for high performance – even in confined spaces. The high quality and hardness of the blades guarantee a long service life.

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All variations

70 01 110
Diagonal Cutter
100-140 mm
atramentised / lacquered / burnished
plastic coated
Length: 110 mm
70 01 125
Diagonal Cutter
100-140 mm
atramentised / lacquered / burnished
plastic coated
Length: 125 mm
70 01 140
Diagonal Cutter
100-140 mm
atramentised / lacquered / burnished
plastic coated
Length: 140 mm
70 01 160
Diagonal Cutter
141-180 mm
atramentised / lacquered / burnished
plastic coated
Length: 160 mm
70 01 180
Diagonal Cutter
141-180 mm
atramentised / lacquered / burnished
plastic coated
Length: 180 mm
70 02 125
Diagonal Cutter
100-140 mm
atramentised / lacquered / burnished
multi-component grips
Length: 125 mm
70 02 140
Diagonal Cutter
100-140 mm
atramentised / lacquered / burnished
multi-component grips
Length: 140 mm
70 02 160
Diagonal Cutter
141-180 mm
atramentised / lacquered / burnished
with comfort handles
160 mm
Length: 160 mm
70 02 180
Diagonal Cutter
141-180 mm
atramentised / lacquered / burnished
multi-component grips
Length: 180 mm
70 05 125
Diagonal Cutter
100-140 mm
chrome-plated / zinc-plated
multi-component grips
Length: 125 mm
70 05 140
Diagonal Cutter
100-140 mm
chrome-plated / zinc-plated
multi-component grips
140 mm
Length: 140 mm
70 05 160
Diagonal Cutter
141-180 mm
chrome-plated / zinc-plated
with comfort handles
70 05 180
Diagonal Cutter
141-180 mm
chrome-plated / zinc-plated
multi-component grips
Length: 180 mm
70 05 180 T
Diagonal Cutter
141-180 mm
chrome-plated / zinc-plated
multi-component grips
Length: 180 mm
70 06 125
Diagonal Cutter
100-140 mm
chrome-plated / zinc-plated
multi-component grips
Length: 125 mm
70 06 140
Diagonal Cutter
100-140 mm
chrome-plated / zinc-plated
multi-component grips
Length: 140 mm
70 06 160 T
Diagonal Cutter
141-180 mm
chrome-plated / zinc-plated
multi-component grips
Length: 160 mm
70 06 180
Diagonal Cutter
141-180 mm
chrome-plated / zinc-plated
multi-component grips
Length: 180 mm
70 06 180 T
Diagonal Cutter
141-180 mm
chrome-plated / zinc-plated
multi-component grips
Length: 180 mm
70 07 160
Diagonal Cutter
141-180 mm
chrome-plated / zinc-plated
with dipped insulation
160 mm
Length: 160 mm
70 07 180
Diagonal Cutter
141-180 mm
chrome-plated / zinc-plated
with dipped insulation
Length: 180 mm
70 11 110
Diagonal Cutter
100-140 mm
atramentised / lacquered / burnished
plastic coated
Length: 110 mm
70 15 110
Diagonal Cutter
100-140 mm
chrome-plated / zinc-plated
multi-component grips
Length: 110 mm
70 26 160
Diagonal Cutter
141-180 mm
chrome-plated / zinc-plated
multi-component grips
Length: 160 mm

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00 21 15
Tool Box "RED" Electric Set 2 7 parts
00 21 36
Tool Case "Robust34" Electric 26 parts
00 20 12
Electro Set 1 x 03 06 180, 1 x 26 16 200, 1 x 70 06 160
00 20 13
VDE Tool Set 5 parts
00 21 35
Tool Case "Robust23" Electric 25 parts
98 99 15
Toolbox "BIG Twin Move RED" Electric Competence 42 parts
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00 21 11
Tool Bag "Compact" Electric 14 parts
00 21 20
Tool Case "Vision24" Electric 20 parts
00 21 06
Tool Case “BIG Basic Move” ElectricPlus 68 parts
00 31 30 BK V01
Electrical Installations Set 1 x 13 86 200, 1 x 16 95 01 SB, 1 x 70 06 160
00 31 30 BK V02
Electrical Cutting Set
00 31 30 BK V03
Electrical Set
00 21 05 EV
Tool Case "Basic" E-Mobility 34 parts
00 21 50 E
Tool backpack Modular X18 Electric 22 parts
00 21 33 E
Tool Case "Robust26 Move" Electric 22 parts
00 21 06 HL S
Tool Case "BIG Basic Move" Electric 24 parts
00 21 19 LB E
KNIPEX L-BOXX® Electric 63 parts
00 21 41
Tool Case "BIG Twin Move" Electric 63 parts
00 21 42
Tool Case "BIG Twin" Electric 63 parts
00 21 34 HL S2
Tool Case “Robust23 Start” Electric 24 parts
00 21 02 EL
Tool Bag "Classic" Electric
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