Top rated Side-cutting pliers

Here’s a ranking of the top rated Side-cutting pliers. To give you a quick overview, we’ve added the most important information about each product. This page always stays fresh and updates automatically.

1. Knipex Electronic Super Knips

Electronic Super Knips. Precision pliers for ultra fine cutting work, e. g. in electronics and fine mechanics Ground, very sharp cutting edges without bevel Precisely shaped tips cut wires close to a surface from Ø 0.2 mm Shear cut with controlled micro cutting edge misalignment for the most precise cutting of even the thinnest of wires and for a long service life Extremely smooth movement for minimum operator fatigue With opening spring and opening limiter. . 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 

2. Knipex Electronic Super Knips 78 71 125

The 78 71 125 Electronic Super Knips are precision pliers designed for ultra-fine cutting tasks, making them ideal for electronics and precision mechanics. They feature ground, very sharp cutting edges without bevels. The precisely shaped tips allow for cutting wires up to a diameter of 0.2 mm in direct contact with a surface. The shear cut is designed with a controlled micro-cutting edge misalignment to ensure the most precise cutting of even the thinnest wires and to secure a long lifespan. The joint is secured with a stainless steel rivet, allowing for extremely smooth movement to minimize operator fatigue. These pliers are equipped with an opening spring and an opening limiter, as well as a wire catcher to prevent uncontrolled loss of cut wire ends. The cutting edges are additionally induction-hardened, with a cutting edge hardness of approximately 64 HRC. Made from special tool steel and ground, the specifications include:
- Cutting capacities for medium-hard wires (diameter): Ø 1.2 mm
- Cutting capacities for soft wires (diameter): Ø 0.2 – 1.6 mm
- Head width (A): 13.5 mm. 

3. Knipex Diagonal Cutter

Side cutter. The indispensable side cutter for versatile use. High-quality material and precise workmanship ensure a long service life. Precision cutting for soft and hard wire. Clean cuts on thin copper wires, even at the cutting tips. Slim head shape for use in hard-to-reach work areas. Capacity for half-moon, capacity in mm², square connection capacity, square capacity, step square capacity, triangular clamping range, hexagonal clamping range, round clamping range, square clamping span. 

4. Knipex CoBolt

The Knipex CoBolt features precise cutting edges designed for soft, hard, and piano wires. It cuts bolts, nails, rivets, and more with a diameter of up to 5.2 mm. The efficient joint design ensures exceptional cutting performance with minimal effort. The cutting edges are additionally induction hardened, with a cutting edge hardness of approximately 64 HRC. 

5. Knipex CoBolt S

The ingenious translation mechanism ensures extremely favorable leverage ratios with very low friction. The hand force is amplified up to 30 times.

Features:
- Particularly suitable for small hands
- Precision cutting for soft and hard wire as well as piano wire
- Cuts components such as bolts, nails, rivets, etc. up to 4.4 mm
- Particularly high cutting performance with less effort due to highly efficient joint construction
- Cutting edges additionally inductively hardened, cutting edge hardness approx. 64 HRC
- Microstructuring of the cutting edges keeps the material in a favorable position for optimal use of the mechanism
- Gripping area under the joint for gripping and pulling wires from 1.0 mm
- Chrome-vanadium high-performance steel, forged, multi-stage oil-hardened
- Black coated, handles covered with plastic

Technical Data:
- Soft wire up to 5.3 mm
- Medium-hard wire up to 4.4 mm
- Hard wire up to 3.2 mm
- Piano wire up to 3.0 mm
- Length: 160 mm
- Weight: 210 g. 

6. Knipex Compact Bolt Cutter ""Cobolt""

Overall length: 200 mm
Material: Chrome vanadium steel

The CoBolt bolt cutter features induction-hardened precision cutting edges with 64 HRc, designed for cutting piano wire, bolts, nails, rivets, and screws. It requires minimal effort while delivering exceptionally high cutting performance and has a recess that facilitates cutting thicker wires. 

7. Knipex CoBolt Kompakt-Bolzenschneider 71 32 200

The Knipex CoBolt Compact Bolt Cutter 71 32 200 is made from chrome-vanadium high-performance steel, and the cutting edges are inductively hardened to a hardness of approximately 62 HRC. This ensures precise cutting of materials with varying hardness levels, up to a diameter of 6 mm for soft materials and 4 mm for harder ones, including piano wire up to 3.6 mm. An integrated opening spring with a locking function relieves hand muscle strain, while the multi-component handle covers provide comfortable handling. Additionally, the gripping area under the joint offers extra functionality for pulling wires or removing nails, making the CoBolt a versatile tool. 

8. Knipex 7112200SBA CoBolt Bolzenschneider

The compact CoBolt bolt cutter from KNIPEX Tools, featuring a spring and multi-component handles, combines craftsmanship precision with robust durability. This tool is suitable for use in the workshop, at home, or in service areas. The spring mechanism facilitates repeated cuts and enhances user comfort. 

9. Knipex Kompakt-Bolzenschneider - CoBolt 71 12 200

The Knipex CoBolt 71 12 200 compact bolt cutter in blue-red features a length of 200 mm and a black inked surface. Its cutting edges have been additionally inductively hardened, achieving a hardness of approximately 62 HRC, allowing it to cut through materials with a diameter of up to 5.2 mm. The joint construction ensures high cutting performance with minimal effort, making it easy to cut through both soft and hard wires, as well as piano wire. 

10. Knipex Cable Shears

Cable shears for cutting copper and aluminium single conductors as well as multiple stranded cables. Clean and smooth cut without crushing and deformation. Not suitable for steel wire and hard drawn copper conductors. Precision-ground, hardened blades with guard. Adjustable bolted joint and self-retaining screw. Capacity half-moon, capacity in square millimetres, square drive capacity, capacity step-like square, capacity triangular, clamping width hexagon, clamping width round, clamping width square. 

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