KNIPEX 02 02 180 Heavy Duty Combination Pliers 180 mm

KNIPEX 02 02 180 Heavy Duty Combination Pliers 180 mm
Elevate comfort and maximize cutting power with the KNIPEX 02 02 180 Heavy Duty High Leverage Combination Pliers (180 mm). Premium multipurpose pliers from Germany that combine strength and comfort in one tool. Featuring an off-center pivot design (High Leverage) that enhances cutting and gripping leverage, resulting in "up to 35% effort savings for the user" compared to standard combination pliers.
A standout feature of the 02 02 180 model is the thick multi-component grips made from a seamless combination of hard and soft plastics, which helps distribute gripping pressure, reduces fatigue, and prevents hand pain during prolonged heavy-duty cutting. Forged from high-grade special tool steel and oil-hardened, its cutting edges are additionally induction-hardened to approx. 63 HRC to cut hard wire, spring wire, and piano wire cleanly without chipping. Ideal for mechanical technicians, construction workers, and industrial tradespeople who demand durability and ergonomic hand protection.
Features
High Leverage System: Pivot point positioned closer to the cutting edge, reducing user gripping effort by up to 35% for effortless, continuous cutting.
Thick Soft Multi-Component Grips: Combines firm, rigid plastic with pressure-absorbing soft plastic to reduce hand soreness under high gripping force.
Extra Hard Cutting Edges 63 HRC (Hardened Blade): Induction-hardened cutting edges capable of cutting everything from light-duty wires to extra-hard piano wire.
Heavy Duty Tool Steel: Forged from special grade steel and oil-hardened, resistant to torsion, compression, and rugged conditions.
Versatile Gripping Jaws: Gripping teeth designed to hold flat workpieces, sheet metal, or round materials securely.
180 mm Size for Easy Portability: Well-balanced size providing high leverage while retaining agility, easily fitting into a tool bag.
Applications (Suitable for)
Industrial and Maintenance Work: Ideal for bending, cutting, or gripping spring parts, wire ropes, and thick steel wires in factory environments.
Construction and Structural Work: Used for bending tie wire, cutting nails, pulling nails, or clamping mechanical metal components.
Electrical and Installation Work: Capable of cutting large cables, copper wire, and tough, hard aluminum wire.
Heavy Duty General Use: Meets the needs of those seeking heavy-duty cutting pliers that offer a comfortable grip without hand fatigue during continuous use.
Specifications
Brand: KNIPEX
Model: 02 02 180
Product type: Heavy duty combination pliers / High Leverage Combination Pliers
Length: 180 mm (180 mm.)
Handle type: Dual-color hard and soft plastic (Multi-component grips)
Surface finish: Black atramentized with polished head
Medium Hard Wire Cutting Capacity: Ø 2.5 mm
Cutting Capacity for Hard Wire: Ø 2.0 mm
Piano Wire Cutting Capacity: Ø 1.8 mm
Cable Cutting Capacity (Copper/Aluminum): Ø 11.5 mm / 16.0 mm²
Product weight: 264 g (0.264 kg)