Knipex VDE Fully Insulated High Leverage X-Cut Diagonal Side Cutters

This professional-quality diagonal side cutter is designed for live line work and high-leverage cutting performance. Made from chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, it is oil-hardened and tempered for durability, with smoothly ground heads and induction-hardened cutting edges suitable for piano and medium-hard wires. The tool features a double supported axis that reduces effort by about 40% compared with standard high-leverage cutters of the same size, and it comes with heavy-duty molded handles and slip guards for enhanced comfort and safety. It is insulated for safety and tested for high-voltage exposure, enabling safer work on energized lines when used with proper safety precautions. The cutter is ready to use out of the box and complies with relevant standards for live-line applications.

Features

• VDE insulated up to 1000V AC, 1500V DC
• Tested to withstand 10,000V
• Chrome vanadium steel, oil-hardened and tempered
• Double supported axis reduces effort ~40%
• Induction-hardened cutting edges for piano/medium-hard wires
• Heavy-duty molded handles with slip guards

Technical specifications

• Type: diagonal side cutter for live line work
• Compatible with piano and medium-hard wires
• Ready to use out of the box; no installation required
• DIN ISO 5746 standard compliance
• Head is smoothly ground with induction-hardened cutting edges
• Construction: oil-hardened and tempered

Use with caution and proper safety equipment when working with live electrical wires.