Knipex 81254 Fully Insulated Diagonal Side Cutter 140mm

These VDE Fully Insulated Diagonal Side Cutters are professional-grade tools designed for safe live-line work. Built for electrical installations and maintenance, they combine durable construction with insulation to prioritize electrical safety. The tool measures 140 mm in length, features vanadium electric steel that is oil-hardened and tempered, and has induction-hardened cutting edges. The head is chrome-plated and smoothly ground, while the handles provide heavy two-color insulation with slip guards for added safety. The cutters are designed to cut hard, medium-hard, and soft wires and are suitable for use where live-line safety is required, tested and certified to relevant standards for high-voltage work.

Features

• Vanadium electric steel, oil-hardened and tempered
• Induction-hardened cutting edges to 62HRC
• Chrome-plated, smoothly ground heads
• Heavy two-color insulated handles with slip guards
• Suitable for cutting hard, medium-hard, and soft wires and live-line work

Technical specifications

• Length: 140 mm
• Insulation tested to 1000V AC and 1500V DC
• Designed for professional electrical work
• Swedish pattern with securely ground heads
• Induction-hardened cutting edges to 62HRC
• Standards: DIN ISO 5749 and EN 60900