Nearly 90% of all calibrations we do are done in-house in one of our many fully equipped laboratories. The insulating multi-component grips additionally protect the user from an electric shock during work on live parts. Our trainer advised that if you’re looking for a pair of cable shears or cutters to use regularly throughout the day, these Knipex ones may not be right for you. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Compared to conventional diagonal cutters, thanks to the very sharp cutting edges, only around one third of the physical effort is needed when using the Knipex 95 16 165 cable shears.

The plastic handles are a lot harder and a lot more square or rectangular, so there is less of a rounded profile to the handle when you put a bit of pressure there. When opening and closing the tool, “it’s nice and smooth; there’s no notchiness or sticking, like you would get with some other cutters when they struggle to open that initial bit. The self-retaining screw ensures that once adjusted, the setting remains consistent, allowing for repetitive tasks to be carried out with the same level of precision and ease. The twin cutting edge of the Knipex 95 12 200 is special in two respects: with larger cable cross-sections there is an initial cut into the insulating sheath in the front cutter profile; the metal conductors are subsequently cut in the back cutter profile.The Knipex brand currently comprises approximately 100 types of pliers, totalling more than 900 different variants in terms of length, shape and finish. Despite some minor flaws with these shears, they are extremely well made and will withstand a lot of use and abuse over the years.

The handles of the shears are equipped with insulating multi-component grips and have been VDE tested for electrical safety.

Say goodbye to undesirable crushing and deformation, and experience a precise cut that not only looks professional but also ensures the integrity of the cable remains intact.

They probably aren’t something you’d use 100 times in a row, so it’s not that big of an issue, but if it is something you’d be doing a lot of, I’d suggest looking at alternative cutters. You will be sent a full traceable calibration certificate produced in our laboratory and applied with your details as required. Due to the nature of their cutting edges, the cable shears must not be used to cut hard wire, however.We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Light but tough, these cable shears are comfortable to use and ensure precise cutting without crushing. Zone D - Outer Hebrides, Orkney Isles, Shetland Isles, Isle of Man, Scilly Isles, and Channel Islands (Charges are calculated at the checkout). Unlike diagonal cutters with blades that meet at an obtuse angle and which crush cable insulation, the Knipex 95 12 200 cable shears cut with the twin cutting edge using a scissors action. They are therefore excellent for shortening stranded and finely stranded Cu and Al cables, also with large cross-sections.