The Knipex 73 02 160 X-Cut is a multi-talented all-rounder cutting plier with soft-grip handles it has a box joint design and is compact light and simultaneously powerful and highly precise With its wide range of cutting abilities it offers versatility in industry trades and crafts The X-Cut cuts through the finest strands with great precision has the force required for easy cutting hard piano wire and features a large jaw opening for multi-stranded cables When cutting a medium-hard wire Ø 3 mm the X-Cut requires about 20 less force than a conventional diagonal cutter of the same size Further user-friendly advantages are provided by the box joint design with easy zero-backlash movement and a slim head shape for easy access even when working in confined areas This KNIPEX innovation provides professionals from industry trades and crafts with a general-purpose diagonal cutter to meet the most varied cutting requirements in a metalworking shop or an electrical workshop The X-Cut is compact and light but nevertheless heavy-duty and sturdy – it is the new all-rounder among the diagonal cutters Soft Wire 48mm Medium Hard Wire 38mm Hard Wire 27mm Piano Wire 22mm MultiStranded 12mm Weight 175g