The Knife New England-style lineman’s pliers feature a high leverage design that requires 40% less effort compared to conventional combination pliers. It offers a cable puller in the joint gap and with universal mandrel crimping point below the joint. The cross-hatched serrated gripping zone provides firm gripping and pulling (such as for fencing applications). Other features include a gripping zone below the joint for powerful leverage, long cutting edges for cutting flat cables, a fish tape puller in the joint gap, and a crimping area blow the joint. The cutting edges are induction hardened, with a cutting edge hardness of approximately 64 HRC. These pliers come with comfort grip handles with a wider grip. The steel Knife uses is precisely hardened with a maximum of 0.8% carbon and defined parts of chromium and vanadium, guaranteeing optimum cutting performance and service life even though it requires special production and costs a bit more. But our high product demands require this. The rivet of our high-leverage diagonal cutter also has to stand up to a lot of stress. That’s why we literally give it backup: we forge it straight onto the pliers. This means extra effort as we have to precision mill the rivet to a few hundredth millimeters. But satisfied users are worth this effort.
- Requires 50 % less effort compared with conventional combination pliers thanks to optimized transmission ratio
- Recess on the back now has an oval shaped design which works better on thicker, round or oval shaped cable
- 64 HRC induction hardened precision cutting edges to easily cut soft, hard, piano, and ACSR wire
- Particularly effective cross-hatched knurled gripping zone in the jaws – for strong gripping and pulling
- Ergonomically optimized handle shape for firm contact to the hand and fatigue reducing operation
- Additional gripping zone below the joint for powerful leverage and pressing performance
- Serrated cross-hatched knurled gripping zone on the jaws for pulling and gripping
- Solid construction for heaviest strain; universally applicable
- With universal mandrel crimping point below the joint
- High transmission ratio for easy cutting
- With fish tape puller in the joint gap
- Limited lifetime warranty, any product manufactured by KNIPEX that fails due to workmanship or materials will be replaced at no charge
Antone Kuhlman (verified owner) –
Best linesmen out. Super sharp, comfortable, love the fish tape puller and great cutting leverage.
Shad Price (verified owner) –
Knipex makes superb hand tools. This pair of lineman’s pliers are a nice size with a great set of features. The handles are comfortable and have the right amount of adhesion to keep them from slipping out of your hands. The crimper works well for most residential electrical applications. The opposing faces have a nice deep etched grid. They easily grip materials and prevent slipping and shifting. The fish tape grip feature is a welcome addition.