
Best selling Pliers from Knipex
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1. Knipex Automatic Insulation Stripper
Automatic wire stripping pliers strip cables with standard materials without manual adjustment. The fine adjustment allows for precise setting of the blades for specific materials or temperature conditions. It is a compact, handy, and lightweight tool for common cable cross-sections and insulation materials. Suitable for single, multi, and fine-stranded conductors from 0.2 to 6 mm² with standard insulation. The slim head shape enables use in hard-to-reach work areas. Equipped with a wire cutter for copper and aluminum conductors up to a maximum of 2.5 mm². Features an adjustable length stop from 6.0 to 18.0 mm for consistent stripping lengths.
Pro
- Good quality
- Works great
- Very light
Contra
- No instructions supplied
- Difficult to adjust the length
- could be a little cheaper ;-)

2. Knipex ErgoStrip
For quick and precise stripping of all common round and moisture-protected cables, such as NYM cables 3 x 1.5 mm² to 5 x 2.5 mm², data cables, and coaxial cables. The innovative, ergonomic pistol grip design allows for easy cutting, stripping, and longitudinal cutting of the sheath. Tapered tool ends provide better access in tight spaces. The stripping tool is suitable for cross-sections of 0.2, 0.3, 0.8, 1.5, 2.5, and 4 mm². It features a simplified feeding mechanism for individual wires to be stripped with positioning rails. An opening aid facilitates the comfortable insertion of coaxial and data cables. The multi-component design includes a soft plastic zone for comfortable handling and a secure grip. The housing is made of sturdy fiberglass-reinforced plastic.
Pro
- In the usual Knipex quality
- Compact, sharp and practical
- Easy handling
Contra
- Not for right-handers
- Only suitable to a limited extent for rubber-sheathed cables

3. Knipex Assembly Set
Tool set. Pliers with two-color multi-component grips. Flat nose pliers with cutting edge (duckbill pliers) 200 mm. Combination pliers 180 mm for flat and round materials. Side cutter 180 mm, cutting hardness approx. 62 HRC. Knipex - the pliers specialists. Less is often more: That’s why the company Knipex, based in Wuppertal, Germany, focuses on manufacturing pliers that are distinguished by their excellent quality. The performance, longevity, and ergonomics of the tools are tailored to the high expectations of professional users, which is why particularly high-quality materials and modern manufacturing techniques are employed in production. Knipex has been a family-owned business for 130 years, now in its fourth generation, operating with a focus on values and sustainability.
Pro
- Quality!
- Fit well in the hand, good weight distribution
- Good set
Contra
- Foam rubber shell missing 😉
- Certain pliers do not fall open by their own weight

4. Knipex Set of pliers
Set of pliers in a foam tray for workbenches and tool carts. Clearly organized storage of tools with precisely shaped recesses to hold the pliers. Dimensions of the foam tray (W x H x D): 335 x 165 x 33 mm.
Pro
- Top quality
- Very precise
- No game

5. Knipex Pliers Wrench
The adjustable wrench replaces a set of wrenches, both metric and imperial. The smooth jaws allow for gentle installation of surface-finished fittings and work directly on chrome. It is also excellent for gripping, holding, pressing, and bending workpieces. There is no edge damage to sensitive fittings due to the play-free, full-surface contact. The quick adjustment via a push button occurs directly on the workpiece. There is no unintended adjustment of the gripping jaws and no slipping of the joint. The stroke between the gripping jaws allows for quick tightening and loosening of screw connections using the ratchet principle. The high clamping force is achieved through a tenfold amplification of hand force. Capacities: half-moon, mm², connection square, square, step square, triangular, clamping range hexagon, clamping range round, clamping range square, span.
Pro
- 1A quality
- Easy to adjust
- Lightweight and handy
Contra
- Price a little high
- Quality has its price
- New handle

6. Knipex Self-Adjusting Crimping Pliers for wire ferrules
Self-adjusting crimping pliers for cable lugs feature a narrow grip width and improved ergonomics. They are designed for crimping cable lugs according to DIN 46228 parts 1 and 4 and automatically adjust to the size of the required cable lugs. They ensure repeatable, high crimp quality thanks to an integrated lock with a self-releasing mechanism. The tools are precisely calibrated at the factory, and their handy shape and lightweight design provide high operating comfort. The capacity range extends from 0.08 to 10/16 mm².
Pro
- Easy to operate
- Crimps all standard wire end ferrules up to 16mm2
- Good result
Contra
- a bit expensive
- Not quite so handy
- Improper grouting

7. Knipex NexStrip
The Knipex NexStrip 12 72 190 offers perfect crimping with fast and uniform square crimping for individual wire end sleeves. The ratchet mechanism ensures the required crimping pressure. It features precise stripping that automatically adjusts to the respective cable diameter and guarantees consistent stripping lengths with the adjustable length stop, which is particularly useful for repetitive tasks. The multi-component handles provide a non-slip, comfortable grip.
This tool enables quick, precise square crimping of individual wire end sleeves according to DIN 46228 parts 1 and 4, self-adjusting for sizes from 0.25 to 4 mm² and 2 x 2.5 mm², allowing for fast crimping between different sizes. It ensures repeatable, high crimp quality thanks to the ratchet mechanism with a complete crimp cycle. The stripping function includes fine adjustment for optimal adaptation to specific materials or temperature conditions for flexible and rigid conductors between 0.03 and 10 mm² (AWG 32-8). It cleanly cuts conductors up to 10 mm² (AWG 8).
The high-quality housing is made of fiberglass-reinforced plastic. This tool is ideal for electrical work, suitable for home installations and wiring of electronic devices, such as programmable controllers. It serves as a stripper with three functions: stripping wires up to 10 mm², crimp capacity of 4 mm² or 2 x 2.5 mm², and cutting capacity of 10 mm².
Pro
- Sits comfortably in the hand
- only one tool
- good and practical
Contra
- max 4mm2
- no apparent

8. Knipex PreciForce Crimping Pliers 97 52 36
Knipex PreciForce ensures consistently high crimp quality thanks to precise dies and a releasable locking mechanism. The crimping pressure is factory calibrated and adjustable. It provides optimal power transmission through a lever mechanism that allows for reduced fatigue during use. The tool offers good handling due to its favorable grip position, lightweight, compact design, and ergonomically shaped handles.
Applications include insulated terminals, plugs, and sleeve connectors.
- Capacity in square millimeters: 0.5 – 6.0 mm²
- Number of crimping positions: 3
- AWG: 20 – 10.

9. Knipex Revolving Punch Pliers 90 70 220
90 70 220 Revolving Punch Pliers To punch holes into leather, textiles and plastic material. With six interchangeable punches: 2.0 / 2.5 / 3.0 / 3.5 / 4.0 / 5.0 mm dia.. With opening spring and locking device. Powder-coated for reliable protection against rust. Content: 1 x Knipex , 1 x Knipex , 1 x Knipex , 1 x Knipex , 1 x Knipex , 1 x Knipex ,
Pro
- Good quality
- Good handling
- Very sharp blades
Contra
- Nothing negative
- Could be a bit easier
- Rubberised handles would be nicer and more valuable

10. Knipex Cobra
Knipex Cobra. Push the button for adjustment on the workpiece Fine adjustment for optimum adaptation to different sizes of workpieces and a comfortable handle width Self-locking on pipes and nuts: no slipping on the workpiece and low handforce required Gripping surfaces with special hardened teeth, teeth hardness approx. 61 HRC: high wear resistance and stable gripping Reliable catching of the hinge bolt: no unintentional shifting Pinch guard prevents operators' fingers being pinched. . Capacity half-moon Capacity in square millimetres Square drive Capacity square Capacity step-like square Capacity triangular Clamping width hexagon Clamping width round Clamping width square Clamping width
Pro
- Very robust
- Super easy to adjust
- Compact, lockable, fits well in the hand
Contra
- Rusts quickly
- Not good in operation
- Smells terrible on delivery
