Description
The Knipex TwinForce 73 71 180 is a 7-1/4 in high leverage diagonal cutter with a double-hinged design. The manufacturer states this gives an ideal transmission of force, and that the tool reliably cuts all types of wire, including steel tape, for rough or very fine cutting.
Per the manufacturer, the precisely milled forged-in axle gives a high degree of stability and zero backlash. Stated cutting capacity is up to 7/32 in for soft wire, 3/16 in for medium wire, 1/8 in for hard wire and 1/8 in for piano wire. Chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, forged and oil-hardened, with plastic-coated handles. Sold as a single tool.
Features
- Double-hinged design for ideal transmission of force, per the manufacturer
- Cuts all types of wire, including steel tape
- For rough or very fine cutting
- Precisely milled forged-in axle for stability and zero backlash
- Suited to comfortable, repetitive or very hard cutting jobs, per the manufacturer
- Cutting capacity up to 7/32 in soft, 3/16 in medium, 1/8 in hard and 1/8 in piano wire
- Chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, forged and oil-hardened
- Plastic-coated handles
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | 73 71 180 |
| Quantity | 1 piece |
| Type | TwinForce high leverage diagonal cutters |
| Length | 7-1/4 in |
| Cutting capacity, soft wire | 7/32 in |
| Cutting capacity, medium-hard wire (nail) | 3/16 in |
| Cutting capacity, hard wire | 1/8 in |
| Cutting capacity, piano wire | 1/8 in |
| Cutting capacity, Cu and Al conductor | 15/32 in |
| Cutting edge | bevel |
| Joint | forged-in axle |
| Handle | plastic coating |
| Material | chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, forged, oil-hardened |
| Standard | DIN ISO 5749 |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Weight | 0.256 kg (0.565 lbs) |
Part numbers
| Manufacturer part number (MPN) | Big Papa SKU |
|---|---|
| 73-71-180 | BP-G-KNI-7371180 |

