Knipex X-Cut Compact Diagonal Cutter offering big energy savings due to high transmission ratio of manual force The Knipex 7306160SB (carded) X-Cut Compact Diagonal Cutter is a compact tool for big tasks, giving accurate cuts on thin wire, thick cable and spring steel. Thanks to the geometry of the cutting edges and the high-quality chrome vanadium tool steel, accurate cuts of fine copper wire as well as thick, multicore cable with a diameter of up to 12 mm are possible. The cutting edges on the X-Cut also bite easily through nails and wire of all kinds including spring steel wire (piano wire). It\'s the small tool that is big on energy saving. With an extremely high transmission of manual force leads to around 40 % less effort required compared to conventional diagonal cutters of the same length. Weighing only 175g, length only 160mm, with a large opening width. The ideal statistics for this compact tool which, thanks to the insulation that complies with standards, can also be used with live parts as long as the relevant safety rules have been complied with. The design of these compact diagonal cutters with box joint design offers the greatest possible stability because the handles of the pliers stabilise each other in the joint. The joint axle of the Knipex X-Cut is mounted on two sides, the edges of the inner pliers handle are guided on either side. The quality chrome plating permits simple cleaning and is also an advantage if the tool is, for example, kept permanently in a service vehicle where condensation may arise due to changing temperatures. The chrome plating provides effective corrosion resistance. Features: Powerful, light and universal Compact, low-weight construction Large opening width for thicker cables Doubly supported joint axis for heavy-duty Cuts precisely, even through fine copper wires Box-joint design: highest stability with low weight Cuts finest strands as well as multi-core cables and piano wires Universally usable, in the assembly, maintenance and production Chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, forged, multi stage oil-hardened 40% less force required compared with standard diagonal cutters of the same length High cutting performance with minimum effort due to optimum coordination of the cutting edge angle and transmission ratio Specification: VDE tested: Yes  Weight: 0.175kg  Pliers: Chrome Plated Head: Chrome Plated Part number: 7306160SB Dimensions: 160 x 60 x 28 mm Cutting capacities soft wire (diameter): Ø 4.8 mm Standard: DIN ISO 5749 DIN EN 60900 IEC 60900 Cutting capacities hard wire (diameter): Ø 2.7 mm Cutting capacities piano wire (diameter): Ø 2.2 mm Cutting capacities medium hard wire (diameter): Ø 3.8 mm Handles: Insulated with multi-component grips, VDE-tested Cutting capacity copper cable, multiple-stranded: Ø 12.0 mm