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Knipex Precision Cutting Pliers $24.38 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $49 Spend) @ Amazon UK via AU

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Quarn on 25/10/2022 - 11:21 amazon.com.au (4198 clicks)
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Normally $40
Also Buy 2 and save 12%
These are not bolt cutters, they are the other end of the spectrum - designed for precision work, electronics etc. Great for trimming cable ties completely flush. You can cut your nails with them too though.

Suitable for cutting fibre optic cable
Cutting edges additionally induction-hardened, cutting edge hardness approx. 62 HRC
Special tool steel, oil hardened in multiple stages
Precision pliers for ultra fine cutting work, e. g. in electronics and fine mechanics
Ground, very sharp cutting edges without bevel
Precisely shaped tips cut wires close to a surface from Ø 0.2 mm
Shear cut with controlled micro cutting edge misalignment for the most precise cutting of even the thinnest of wires and for a long service life
Joint with stainless steel rivet
Extremely smooth movement for minimum operator fatigue
With opening spring and opening limiter

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  • eug on 25/10/2022 - 11:34
    +1

    Best to buy now and think later, the model with the catcher just went back to $48ish from $24ish.

    • RichardL on 25/10/2022 - 11:52

      the model with the catcher

      Out of curiosity, which model are you referring to?

      • eug on 25/10/2022 - 12:33

        These. They were $24-something when I added them to my cart. Surprisingly my cart price didn't change.

        • m0tyrider on 25/10/2022 - 13:11

          Mine come up as 48.04 - do these hold the part that you have cut? Ie cable tie excess?

        • ChatCPT on 25/10/2022 - 14:15
          +1

          woah - what a simple but clever design. I have chopped bits all over the garage

          • knk on 25/10/2022 - 15:47

            @ChatCPT: I have offcuts all over the floor of a car I still need to vacuum up after a rearview camera install lol, this would've been handy.

        • OZKap on 25/10/2022 - 16:19
          +2

          Anti-static ones with the same catcher for $36 https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/aw/d/B000ZEETWG

        • RichardL on 26/10/2022 - 00:47
          +2

          PS: Back to $24.90 now.

        • dmbminaret on 26/10/2022 - 20:28
          +1

          Here y'all go…
          60% off
          https://amzn.asia/d/9Ku6sN7

          • eug on 26/10/2022 - 22:17

            @dmbminaret: Just thought I'd mention it again, those are the stainless steel ones which aren't as hard as the tool steel ones. The SS ones won't rust so would be useful in damp or marine environments but they won't hold an edge as well as the tool steel ones.

    • Budju on 25/10/2022 - 12:19

      Otherwise you'll be like me, and have paid $40+ for a pair of kleins a month ago when I needed them.

  • nfr on 25/10/2022 - 11:38

    You can cut your nails with them too though.

    Really? Do they work well?

    • Quarn on 25/10/2022 - 12:03
      +1

      Yes they cut well and cleanly…but in a straight line, which might be better for toenails.

      • Fappo on 25/10/2022 - 12:55
        +1

        I use my electronics side cutters for my toenails all the time. Gross? Maybe, but they're the best nail clippers I've ever used 😄

        • GeneralSkunk on 25/10/2022 - 12:59
          +1

          Me too. Have done for years. I use my older crappier side cutters rather than my precious Knipex ones 😀

          • Fappo on 25/10/2022 - 13:02
            +2

            @GeneralSkunk: I use my good ones. My toenails aren't that gnarly and if the cutters get damaged cutting toenails they can't be that great!

            • Quarn on 25/10/2022 - 14:03
              +1

              @Fappo: 62 on the Rockwell Scale, they'd need to be Superman's nails to damage them.

              • Fappo on 25/10/2022 - 14:50
                +1

                @Quarn: Or some thick, yellow, gross old people toenails!

  • sceptical on 25/10/2022 - 11:38

    Very mixed reviews. Anybody use these and can comment?

    • eug on 25/10/2022 - 11:46
      +11

      Very mixed reviews

      How are they very mixed? 5,807 reviews, 87% 5 stars, 8% 4 stars, 2% 3 stars, 1% 2 stars, 2% 1 star.

      I'd say 91% 5 and 4 star reviews makes it overwhelmingly positive.

      The cutting edges on mine are sharp and finished well. They're certainly sharper than the very popular Hakko CHP170, but I've also bought cheaper cutters that are just as sharp. The difference is how long they will remain sharp. The Knipex ones are designed with a slight misalignment so the two sharp cutting surfaces don't slam into each other when closed which would blunt them more quickly. The 62HRC steel is really hard too.

      If you're not a frequent user then the cheap ones will probably work just fine, but if you use it frequently I'd definitely pay the little extra. At $48 it's a harder sell but at $24 it's a no-brainer for me.

      • sceptical on 25/10/2022 - 14:43

        I read the reviews, one five star review said the pin fell out, and the top Australian review said arrived with jagged edges, that's why I requested a comment from an actual user, thank you, purchased.

        • Fappo on 25/10/2022 - 21:25
          +1

          If a pair arrived with jagged edges I'd assume some idiot/arsehole has tried to cut inappropriate wire with it, damaged the blades then decided to return it. And Amazon just onsell this damaged crap too often.

      • Fappo on 25/10/2022 - 21:21

        I'm not quite sold on the misaligned blades. I mean, I want a perfectly flush cut, not a very slightly misaligned cut. I couldn't resist and bought some anyway, so we'll see.

        • eug on 26/10/2022 - 00:46
          +1

          I'm not quite sold on the misaligned blades. I mean, I want a perfectly flush cut, not a very slightly misaligned cut.

          The forged model might be better for you then. Being forged, hard stops can be designed into the pivoting mechanism so the cutting surfaces will not be able to slam into each other, negating the need to misalign them.

          • Fappo on 26/10/2022 - 19:10

            @eug: Thanks. I prefer the thinner head of the OP cutters though and I've used and been happy with the CHP/Hakko cutters for many years. For 20 bucks the knipex were worth a shot.

    • butter on 25/10/2022 - 14:51

      i use the vde version. Solid in every way other than the gap near the pivot point when fully closed (see my comment below).

    • OzByte on 27/10/2022 - 00:42

      Have owned a pair of these for a few years and not very impressed, the blade has not held up well and i barely ever use it.

      Knipex are supposed to be the pinnacle of German engineering.

      I think they are, but for high power bolt cutters with extra hardened steel… or heavy linesman pliers, i would NOT buy Knipex tools for fine work.

      Save your money and buy some decent looking Chinese stuff for $5 if you are only cutting thin wire or cable ties.

      Do a bit of reading from various trade forums, nobody really talks about Knipex other than their heavy tools, especially the Cobra series are well regarded, not these.

  • bamzero on 25/10/2022 - 11:44
    +3

    I know it's comparing apples and oranges but for light use (ie 3D print cleanup) you can also get a cheap cutter for under $5 or 5x for less than $20 if your tools tend to go walkabout.

    Link to all the Knipex deals too

    • john_conner on 25/10/2022 - 12:22

      I gave up trying to look through all the items! So many on sale.

    • gleamnite on 25/10/2022 - 12:34

      Literally bought some Knipex CoBolts from Amazon last week… Perhaps I need to work out how to do an after-the-fact price adjustment on Amazon.

      • bamzero on 25/10/2022 - 12:44
        +1

        You might get a promotional credit added to your account if you ask nicely ;)

  • wfdTamar on 25/10/2022 - 11:53
    +5

    Quite a few of their things reduced. Big reductions on these:

    Heavy wire cutter
    https://www.amazon.com.au/Knipex-71-01-250-Atramentized/dp/B…

    Cable stripper
    https://www.amazon.com.au/Knipex-16-95-01-SB/dp/B01BPW2C6Q

  • Dave Bowman on 25/10/2022 - 11:54

    The "Buy 2, save 12%" promo isn't working for me. I add 2 items and the discount isn't applied.

    • youfnc on 25/10/2022 - 11:55
      +1

      Should apply once in checkout. Worked for me

      • Dave Bowman on 25/10/2022 - 11:56
        +1

        Silly me. Checkout works, thanks.

        • spasto on 25/10/2022 - 23:51

          You can see these in your order history? I haven’t been able to get my orders through.

          • dmbminaret on 27/10/2022 - 04:09

            @spasto: I've got no confirmation or record in orders. Usually instant. Not sure what's going on.

  • andrew229 on 25/10/2022 - 12:28

    whats a good value wire stripper for occasional use ?

  • Fappo on 25/10/2022 - 12:59

    I picked up some 200mm Knipex bent nose pliers for $29.64 and some cute 150mm Cobras for$30.90 (they took a few bucks more off once I checked out). Decent price.
    I was tempted by the side cutters but I already have enough of those.

  • Lolitsjoel on 25/10/2022 - 12:59
    +2

    My absolute favourite side cutter is also on sale! And i've also misplaced mine so I will be buying

    https://www.amazon.com.au/Knipex-74-02-180-Leverage/dp/B0001…

  • stewy on 25/10/2022 - 13:57

    Personally I just use these ones from Jaycar:
    https://www.jaycar.com.au/precision-127mm-angled-side-cutter…

  • ChatCPT on 25/10/2022 - 14:16

    tha one that came with my ender 3 is really sharp

  • demod on 25/10/2022 - 14:33
    +3

    Do they come with an alarm to stop my kids using them and taking chunks out of the blades? I swear they try to cut diamonds with them or something…

    • ChatCPT on 25/10/2022 - 18:05

      Whatt

      • demod on 26/10/2022 - 00:03

        I buy nice side cutters. My son wrecks them.

  • Covid19 on 25/10/2022 - 14:43

    I don't really need any tools at the moment, but would want to have them when/if I buy a house. Targeting within 1 year if everything goes to plan.
    You reckon this is amazing deal to jump in now, or OK to wait(not sure how regular are these deals).

    • Springfield on 25/10/2022 - 14:50
      +1

      If you think would use them regularly buy now otherwise hold off.

    • Fappo on 25/10/2022 - 14:58
      +2

      These cutters are for electronics and are only up to cutting soft or very thin wire (or toenails) so they're not really an appropriate general DIY household cutter.

      • stewy on 26/10/2022 - 08:13

        They are also good for finishing off plastic cable ties as they cut flush and don't make a sharp protrusion like standard side cutters do.

  • butter on 25/10/2022 - 14:50

    I have the VDE version of these. Its bloody annoying that the two blades don't close completely near the pivot point. You end up with a circle near the pivot point.

    So, as an example, if you are cutting 8 pairs of a cat5/6 cable, you cant do it reliably without missing a wire or two every time.

    Wrong tool for the job I suppose but my previous cutters close the gap near the pivot point.

    Hope this helps someone.

    • Fappo on 25/10/2022 - 15:09
      +4

      Definitely the wrong tool for the job. These are precision flush cutters, not cable cutters.

  • butter on 25/10/2022 - 15:09
    +1

    the vde ones are super cheap as well.

    https://www.amazon.com.au/Knipex78-06-125-SBElectroinics-Kni…

    normally $86

    Edit: added post to VDE ones here: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/732665

  • capslock janitor on 25/10/2022 - 15:18
    -1

    What's this for..? Vasectomy?

    • dealmaker on 25/10/2022 - 15:43
      +1

      Ye mate, give it a try, good reviews

    • eug on 25/10/2022 - 16:03
      +1

      For you, circumcision.

      • capslock janitor on 25/10/2022 - 16:14

        im keepin the skin

        • Fappo on 25/10/2022 - 17:15
          +2

          Keep enough of them and you can make a wallet, then rub the wallet and it will turn into a briefcase.

          • eug on 25/10/2022 - 20:29
            +1

            @Fappo: Username checks out.

            • Fappo on 25/10/2022 - 20:59

              @eug: ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

  • Fappo on 25/10/2022 - 17:41
    +1

    Worth noting that you get the 12% off for buying two of any knipex that have the promo. I just bought the flush cutters and some pliers and got the 12% off at checkout, and earlier I bought some cobras and some pliers in a different order and got the 12% off at the checkout.

    • makeyouryear on 26/10/2022 - 15:08
      +1

      Not just knipex, burnished ESD super knips with lead catcher and Wera hex keys for me :-)

  • mikafamily on 25/10/2022 - 20:28

    Thanks Quarn. Bought 2 :-)

  • muppet on 25/10/2022 - 21:24

    sigh I already have at least 4 electronics cutters that I rarely use, but in the spirit of ozbargain, I ordered another one. At least this one is an ESD safe version https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B000ZELZO6

    • bamzero on 26/10/2022 - 13:26

      If you wanted a similar blade hardness this would be the ESD equivalent.

      • muppet on 26/10/2022 - 17:50

        Argh..oh well. I hope it will do. Got it for $27. I see it's price had gone up.

  • CheeseburgerEddy on 25/10/2022 - 22:13
    +1

    These are really great up until your apprentice somehow loses the spring and claims it wasn't him, then they are not very good anymore.

  • iperezgenius on 26/10/2022 - 00:45

    Been waiting for this deal to popup again. Picked up one of their products. Thanks

  • rentonc on 26/10/2022 - 09:37

    Thanks OP.

  • Pro-crastinator on 26/10/2022 - 12:03

    Thanks OP!! Just bought a pair. I've been wanting to buy these for years to flush cut cable ties for bicycle and moto, but could never justify the $57.50 from Sydney Tools.

    • eug on 26/10/2022 - 14:41

      BTW the version with the catcher is about $4 more.

      • muppet on 26/10/2022 - 17:51

        Thanks for the video. That catcher is cool

      • bamzero on 26/10/2022 - 18:09

        So many models..

        If anyone is wondering the difference between the 78 71 125 you just mentioned and the 78 91 125 posted earlier like I was, looks like the 71s have "shear cut with controlled micro cutting edge misalignment", the 91s have "cutting edge with small bevel for an almost flush cut"

        • eug on 26/10/2022 - 18:17
          +1

          Yup, the 71 has a finer edge. The 91 has a small bevel to strengthen the cutting edge so it can cut harder wire. That means it will be a tiny bit less flush and possibly a little less sharp, but have stronger edges.

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