A tool designed with your hand in mind. KNIPEX quality-engineered and manufactured in Germany. KNIPEX Chain Nose Pliers with Cutter feature serrated gripping surfaces and cutting edges for medium hard to hard wire. This is an ideal tool for gripping and cutting work in precision mechanics. KNIPEX specializes in the development and production of high-quality pliers and is Europe's leading manufacturer of these products. Our success is assured by 800 qualified employees and we attach the greatest importance to their basic and advanced training. KNIPEX Chain Needle-Nose Pliers are suitable for all types of fine gripping and cutting work. These pliers feature pointed, half-round jaws with serrated gripping surfaces. In addition, this tool features a cutter for use with soft, medium-hard and hard wire. These cutting edges have been additionally induction hardened with a cutting edge hardness of approximately 61 HRC. Crafted from vanadium electric steel, forged and oil-hardened, these pliers are ideal for heavy duty use. Available with plastic dipped, multi-component comfort grip, or insulated grip handles. Cutting capacities are 2.5 mm for medium hard wire and 1.6 mm for hard wire. The steel KNIPEX uses is precisely hardened with a maximum of 0.8% carbon and defined parts of chromium and vanadium, guaranteeing optimum cutting performance and service life even though it requires special production and costs a bit more. But our high product demands require this.