KNIPEXPliers for Electrical Installation, VDE, Opening Spring, for Cutting Cable, Wire Stripping, Crimping, Gripping, Bending, 13 96 200

Quality, durability, value for money, sharp, perfect for my needs

Excellent quality like all knipex tools and multifunctional. Really comes in handy in my set. Excellent grip and very accurate. The smaller head provides the perfect crimp when bending back solid conductors.

These multifunction pliers are about the best you can get and although Knipex are not the cheapest they are of the highest quality and performance.This model saves you having to have pliers, snips , cable cutter and wire stripper which is very handy when you are up a ladder . They are sharp , solid and feel right when in use. A must for tradesmen or the sites who buys decent tools that last more than a week.

I was sceptical of using combination electrician's pliers but after using this it's winning me over. The usual Knipex quality shines through and I can't fault the engineering or finish. In use the cutting blade is sharp and produces clean cuts. On T&E cable I found it very easy to do a partial cut just sufficient to score the outer insulation without damaging the individual wire insulation. The cable stripper function is very clean and efficient. The slim plier tips are partly smooth, becoming ridged further down, and offer good grip and agility. The crimp is basic but functional. The thumb operated lock mechanism is easy to operate and prevents the pliers springing open and closes the cutting edge whilst leaving other functions usable. Overall, these are comfortable to use and perfect for anyone doing electrical work day in, day out.

Top quality very good useful tool

The wonders of this tool are well rehearsed and needn't be repeated here. It's well made and works well, covering a lot of bases.I bought this particular version due to the much-needed price advantage, but money no object I'd prefer it without the spring. I've seen it going for silly money though. It's a nice tool but anything over £40 is just silly.

really impressed with these a great addition to my toolbox

These are not inexpensive, but they are really well made. I have used them to cut through 70mm welding cable and it sliced it cleanly with ease. Wire strippers are useful and they have lots of leverage for holding and manipulating wire. These will last for years unlike cheaper products.