The Knipex 73 02 160 X-Cut Compact Diagonal Cutter is a 160 mm high-leverage side cutter designed to cut fine copper stranded wire, multi-strand cables up to 12.0 mm diameter, and piano wire with a single precise action. An optimised cutting angle and leverage geometry deliver approximately 40 percent less cutting effort compared to conventional side cutters of the same length, in a compact 175 g tool suitable for professional assembly, maintenance, and production work.

Specifications:

• Part number: 73 02 160
• Manufacturer: Knipex
• EAN: 4003773075127
• Product type: Compact diagonal cutter (side cutter)
• Overall dimensions: 160 x 60 x 21 mm
• Weight: 175 g
• Finish: Black atramentized, head polished
• Handles: Multi-component sleeves
• Material: Chrome-vanadium tool steel
• Cutting capacity – soft wire: max. 4.8 mm diameter
• Cutting capacity – medium-hard wire: 3.8 mm diameter
• Cutting capacity – hard wire: 2.7 mm diameter
• Cutting capacity – piano wire: 2.2 mm diameter
• Cutting capacity – stranded copper cable: 12.0 mm diameter
• Standard: DIN ISO 5749
• REACH: Contains no SVHC
• RoHS: Not applicable

Features and benefits:

• Cuts fine copper stranded wire, multi-strand cables, and hard piano wire with precision in a single tool
• Approximately 40 percent less cutting effort than conventional side cutters of the same length, achieved through optimised cutting angle and leverage ratio
• Through-riveted joint provides maximum stability at low overall weight
• Double-bearing joint axis designed for demanding and continuous professional use
• Wide jaw opening accommodates thicker multi-strand cables up to 12.0 mm diameter
• Compact and lightweight design at 175 g and 160 mm length for easy one-hand operation
• Versatile application across assembly, maintenance, and production environments

Applications:

• Cutting multi-strand copper cables up to 12 mm diameter during electrical panel wiring and installation
• Trimming fine copper stranded wire in electronics assembly, PCB rework, and instrumentation
• Cutting piano wire, spring steel wire, and hard wire during mechanical maintenance tasks
• General wire cutting and lead trimming in production line and manufacturing environments
• Compact everyday carry tool for technicians working in confined spaces during installation and servicing

Also known as: Knipex 73 02 160, Knipex 7302160, Knipex X-Cut 160, Knipex compact side cutter 160mm.