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Knipex Side cutters for fibre optic cables

160 mm
Price in EUR including VAT
3Ratings
BrandMore from Knipex
Delivered between 8.1.2026 and 12.1.2026
More than 10 pieces in stock at supplier
Free shipping starting at 30,–

Product details

  • Specially developed for cutting fibre optics
  • Cutting face flush
  • Cutting edges additionally induction-hardened, cutting edge hardness approx. 63 HRC
  • With opening spring.

Key specifications

Side cutter type
Wire cutting pliers
wire hardness
Hard
Cutting edge hardness (HRC)
63HRC
Item number
9971217

General information

Manufacturer
Knipex
Category
Side-cutting pliers
Manufacturer no.
72 51 160
Release date
11.12.2025

Colour

Colour
Red
Exact colour description
Red

Material

Material group
Metal
Material
Vanadium electric steel
Surface finish
Polished

Diagonal Cutters Features

Side cutter type
Wire cutting pliers
Handle design
Plastic cover
Cutting edge hardness (HRC)
63HRC
wire hardness
Hard
EN standard
does not contain SVHC
DIN standard
DIN ISO 5743
application purpose
Attachment

Origin

Country of origin
China

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Product dimensions

Length
160 mm
Width
71 mm
Height
19 mm
Weight
166 g

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Product Safety

Package dimensions

Length
16.50 cm
Width
7.30 cm
Height
1.30 cm
Weight
187 g

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of return
24 Months statutory warranty
5 additional offers
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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Side-cutting pliers» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Tamiya
    0 %
  • 7.BGS
    0,1 %
  • 7.Knipex
    0,1 %
  • 9.Mannesmann
    0,2 %
  • 10.Rothenberger
    0,3 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Knipex
    0 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Side-cutting pliers» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 3.KS Tools
    0,4 %
  • 3.Silberschnitt
    0,4 %
  • 5.Knipex
    0,5 %
  • 6.BGS
    0,6 %
  • 6.FixPoint
    0,6 %
Source: Galaxus