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product_id: 89426099
title: "74 02 160"
brand: "knipex"
price: "€ 77.20"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Knipex"
url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/89426099-74-02-160
store_origin: SK
region: Slovakia
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# 160 mm high-leverage length 64 HRC hardened cutting edges Chrome vanadium forged steel 74 02 160

**Brand:** knipex
**Price:** € 77.20
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✂️ Cut like a pro, every time — precision meets power in your hands!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 74 02 160 by knipex
- **How much does it cost?** € 77.20 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/89426099-74-02-160)

## Best For

- knipex enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted knipex brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Durable Heavy-Duty Build:** Forged chrome vanadium steel with multi-stage oil hardening ensures unmatched toughness and longevity.
- • **Optimized Leverage Design:** 160 mm length with perfect cutting edge angle and transmission ratio minimizes hand fatigue during continuous use.
- • **Trusted Professional Standard:** Certified DIN ISO 5749 and ranked top 10 in side-cutting pliers, a must-have for serious DIYers and pros alike.
- • **Precision-Hardened Cutting Edge:** Induction hardened to 64 HRC for effortless, clean cuts on all wire types, including tough piano wire.
- • **Ergonomic Multi-Component Handles:** Comfort grip in blue/red for secure handling and reduced strain during extended work sessions.

## Overview

The KNIPEX 74 02 160 High Leverage Diagonal Cutter is a 160 mm hand-operated tool crafted from forged chrome vanadium steel with induction-hardened cutting edges rated at 64 HRC. Designed for tough, continuous use, it features an optimized cutting edge angle and transmission ratio for high cutting performance with minimal effort. Its ergonomic multi-component handles provide comfort and control, making it ideal for professionals and serious DIY enthusiasts who demand precision and durability.

## Description

Shop KNIPEX High Leverage Diagonal Cutter with Multi-Component Handles 160 mm, 74 02 160. Free delivery on eligible orders of £20 or more.

Review: High quality cutters - Great for cutting guitar strings. The 160mm long 74 02 160 is perfect for guitar strings. The larger 200mm size is for bigger jobs.
Review: Well made pair of cutters - Leaving the Knipex hipe on the side, I can tell that they are well made. Sharp and easy to hold, can cut trough screws with some effort and cables are not a problem for them. I couldn't cut very thin sheet metal, but they are not designed for that. I will recommend to someone that look after the tools and enjoy using quality. Or people that use them on a regular basis for work, so the price difference between a cheaper set is justified. If you are "saving" to get a decent pair of cutting pliers, might not be the best choice. Since a tool is mean to be used without hesitation or fear of damaging it and this ones are to pretty to use them as a hammer. Even though I believe they can take the beat!

## Features

- For very tough, continuous use
- High cutting performance with minimum effort due to optimum co-ordination of the cutting edge angle and transmission ratio
- Precision cutting edges additionally induction hardened (cutting edge hardness approx. 64 HRC), for all sorts of wire including piano wire
- Chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, forged, multi stage oil-hardened
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## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0001D8PEE |
| Assembled Diameter | 1 Centimetres |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 6,344 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 10 in Side-cutting Pliers |
| Certification | DIN ISO 5749 |
| Colour | Multi-component Grips, Blue/Red |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,099) |
| Cutting Diameter | 1 Centimetres |
| Date First Available | 11 Jan. 2007 |
| Handle material | Alloy Steel |
| Handle/lever placement | both_sides |
| Included Components | Components Included |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 209 g |
| Item model number | 74 02 160 |
| Manufacturer | Knipex |
| Material | Chromium-Vanadium Steel |
| Measurement System | Metric |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Part Number | 74 02 160 |
| Pattern | standard packaging |
| Power Source | Hand-operated |
| Size | 160 mm |
| Special Features | With forged joint axle for the toughest beans |
| Style | atramentized |
| Usage | Cutting |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** KNIPEX
- **Colour:** Multi-component Grips, Blue/Red
- **Cutting width:** 3.4 Millimeters
- **Grip type:** Ergonomic
- **Handle material:** Alloy Steel
- **Item weight:** 209 Grams
- **Material:** Chromium-Vanadium Steel
- **Product dimensions:** 17L x 5.7W centimetres
- **Specific uses for product:** Cutting
- **Specification met:** DIN ISO 5749

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Color, Size, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High quality cutters
*by A***W on 11 August 2025*

Great for cutting guitar strings. The 160mm long 74 02 160 is perfect for guitar strings. The larger 200mm size is for bigger jobs.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well made pair of cutters
*by S***Z on 27 November 2019*

Leaving the Knipex hipe on the side, I can tell that they are well made. Sharp and easy to hold, can cut trough screws with some effort and cables are not a problem for them. I couldn't cut very thin sheet metal, but they are not designed for that. I will recommend to someone that look after the tools and enjoy using quality. Or people that use them on a regular basis for work, so the price difference between a cheaper set is justified. If you are "saving" to get a decent pair of cutting pliers, might not be the best choice. Since a tool is mean to be used without hesitation or fear of damaging it and this ones are to pretty to use them as a hammer. Even though I believe they can take the beat!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great set of wire cutters
*by K***9 on 22 September 2019*

At first they felt abit big in the hand compared to previous wire cutters I had used being mainly 160mm long but once you get used to them they are really nice & you really do get alot more leverage on these compared to smaller wire cutters, now my previous set feel too small, nice to use and cut 1mm 2mm 3mm electrical cable effortlessly, only issue I dont like is they do get a little bit of surface corrosion / rust on them but it's purely cosmetic & does not affect the cutters in any way.

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*Store origin: SK*
*Last updated: 2026-03-20*