Description
The Knipex 71 31 200 is an 8 in CoBolt high leverage compact bolt cutter with a notched blade. The manufacturer states that the recess in the blade makes it easier to cut thicker wires without the wire slipping out, and that it cuts bolts, nails and rivets up to 1/4 in (6.0 mm) diameter as well as soft, hard and piano wire.
Per the manufacturer, the induction hardened cutting edges are approx. 64 HRC and a gripping surface below the joint lets you hold and pull wire. Made of forged, multi-stage oil-hardened chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel with plastic-coated handles. Sold as a single tool.
Features
- Recess in the blade for easier cutting of thicker wires; the wire does not slip out, per the manufacturer
- Cuts bolts, nails, rivets up to 1/4 in (6.0 mm) diameter, per the manufacturer
- Lever action design to cut with little effort, per the manufacturer
- Induction hardened cutting edges, approx. 64 HRC per the manufacturer
- Gripping surface below the joint to hold and pull wire
- Forged, multi-stage oil-hardened chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel
- Plastic-coated handles
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | 71 31 200 |
| Quantity | 1 piece |
| Type | High leverage compact bolt cutters, notched blade |
| Length | 8 in |
| Cutting capacity, soft wire | 1/4 in |
| Cutting capacity, medium-hard wire (nail) | 13/64 in |
| Cutting capacity, hard wire | 5/32 in |
| Cutting capacity, piano wire | 9/64 in |
| Cutting edge | center cut |
| Spring loaded | no |
| Joint | rivet |
| Handle | plastic coating |
| Finish | black atramentized |
| Material | chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, forged, oil-hardened |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Weight | 0.336 kg (0.74 lb) |
Part numbers
| Manufacturer part number (MPN) | Big Papa SKU |
|---|---|
| 71-31-200 | BP-G-KNI-7131200 |

