Knipex Forged Wire Rope Cutter,

Professional tool for cutting and crimping wire ropes, cable sleeves, and end caps

For high-performance repair work on vehicles, bicycles, and motorcycles

Knipex wire rope cutters are the ideal tool in the following situations: a broken clutch cable on a classic car needs replacing – original parts are missing. Handbrake cables for trailers are made from metric cable. In such cases, these cutters are perfect. The cutting capacity of the tool extends to Ø 7 mm for copper fiber cables and up to Ø 5 mm for hard wire ropes, making them suitable for both workshops and installation work.

Crimping end caps and cable sleeves for Bowden cables

Knipex wire rope cutters have two additional functions that replace two separate tools. Precisely shaped crimping dies allow the ends of Bowden cables and their sheaths to be installed directly after cutting. After shortening, the Bowden cable sleeve is crimped to avoid the risk of injury, and a cap is attached to the end of the Bowden cable for protection.

Convenience: adjustable joint, opening lock, and transport lock

Thanks to the adjustable screw joint, consistent and play-free work is possible. The space-saving built-in opening lock adds convenience, saving one hand movement with each cut. When hand force is removed, the pliers automatically open due to the internal spring. Those who often work with wire ropes will quickly appreciate this feature. The cutters can be locked during transport to prevent accidental opening.

Quick overview

Wire rope cutters with two crimping dies for end caps and sheaths of Bowden cables
Convenient and slim design tool with built-in opening lock
Screwed joint for precise control of cutting edges, adjustable
Hardness of cutting edges approximately 64 HRC
Cutting capacity: copper fiber cable up to Ø 7 mm; medium-hard wire up to Ø 4 mm; hard wire rope up to Ø 5 mm; piano wire up to Ø 2.5 mm
Made of chrome-vanadium high-strength steel, forged, oil-hardened in multiple stages
Multi-component handles
Weight: 314 g
Length: 190 mm

Knipex quality – wire rope cutters

Knipex wire rope cutters are suitable for use in various fields, including metal structures (railings, fastenings, etc.), trade fair construction, agriculture, automotive and gardening, equipment construction, and repair work. Special additional functions make them ideal for assembling Bowden cables.

Those who use tools daily and professionally expect simple and safe operation from their tools and long-term durability under intensive use. Our tools are made from high-quality materials, precisely processed on modern equipment, and carefully hardened with multi-stage heat treatment.

Each pair of Knipex pliers represents more than 130 years of professional expertise.