73 02 160 KNIPEX X-Cut cuts finest strands as well as multi-core cables and piano wires. Powerful, light and universal. High cutting performance with minimum effort due to optimum coordination of the cutting edge angle and transmission ratio. Box-joint design: highest stability with low weight. Doubly supported joint axis for heavy duty. Large opening width for thicker cables. Cuts precisely, even through fine copper wires. Compact, low-weight construction. Universally usable, in the assembly, maintenance and production. 40% less force required compared with standard diagonal cutters of the same length. - Cutting capacities soft wire (diameter): Ø 4.8mm- Cutting capacities medium hard wire (diameter): Ø 3.8mm- Cutting capacities hard wire (diameter): Ø 2.7mm- Cutting capacities piano wire (diameter): Ø 2.2mm- Cutting capacity copper cable, multiple-stranded: Ø 12.0mm