The Knipex 74 02 range of diagonal pliers have high leverage with fixed, forged-on articulated axle for heavy-duty applications, so requiring 21% less effort for cutting, improving performance and reducing fatigue on all work applications. Knipex 74 02 series comes in 160, 180, 200 and 250mm versions with Comfort grip handles for added comfort and a better grip. The 74 02 series pliers are ideal for soft or hard wire, including piano wire, ranging from 2.0mm up to 3.00mm across the range sizes. The strong durable edges make an easy and clean cut, with long lasting results even under the toughest conditions. Like most of the Knipex range of nippers and cutters the 74 02 range of diagonal pliers are oil hardened and tempered for longer life with cutting edges separately induction-hardened to approx. 64hrc.Length: 180mm (7 in).Cutting capacity: Med/hard wire: 3.8 mm.Hard wire: 2.7 mm.Piano wire: 2.2 mm.