X-Cut® Compact Diagonal Cutter, chrome-plated, VDE, 160 mm – 73 06 160

73 06 160 KNIPEX X-Cut precisely cuts the finest wires, as well as multi-strand cables and hard piano wire. Powerful, lightweight, and versatile. High cutting performance with minimal effort due to optimal coordination of cutting edge angle and leverage ratio. Box joint: highest stability with low weight. Double-mounted joint axle for tough, long-lasting use. Wide opening for thicker cables. Precise cutting even with fine copper strands. Compact, weight-saving design. Universally applicable in assembly, maintenance, and production. 40% less effort compared to standard diagonal cutters of the same length. Precision cutting edges additionally induction-hardened (cutting edge hardness approx. 62 HRC) for all types of wire, including piano wire. - Cutting values soft wire (diameter): Ø 4.8mm - Cutting values medium-hard wire (diameter): Ø 3.8mm - Cutting values hard wire (diameter): Ø 2.7mm - Cutting values piano wire (diameter): Ø 2.2mm - Cutting value copper cable, multi-strand: Ø 12.0mm - VDE tested: yes