Knipex 2026 Limited Edition 7-1/4-in. Needle-Nose Combination Pliers (08 22 185 S01)
Knipex 2026 Limited Edition 7-1/4-in. Needle-Nose Combination Pliers (08 22 185 S01)
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Key Features
Overview
The Knipex 08 22 185 S01 2026 Limited Edition 7-1/4-in. Needle-Nose Combination Pliers pair Knipex's everyday needle-nose combination plier with handles in exclusive special colors. This is a needle-nose combination plier designed for gripping, holding, bending and cutting during installation and repair work. Model number 08 22 185 S01 is the first release in a limited series of three, which makes it a working tool and a collector's piece at the same time.
The head is slim and the jaws taper to a point, so you can get into crowded junction boxes, control panels and engine bays where a standard lineman's or combination plier will not fit. The pointed jaws are anti-twist, which means the tips stay aligned when you clamp down on something small instead of scissoring apart.
The gripping faces do more than a typical needle-nose. A convex contour gives a stable 3-point contact on flat parts like sheet metal tabs and terminals. The pipe-gripping area is asymmetric, so round stock and hex profiles can be held and turned with force without slipping. A milled groove in the jaws holds nails, pins and bolts so you can pull or set them.
The cutting edges are induction-hardened to approximately 64 HRC and cut cable as well as soft, medium-hard and hard wire. Capacity runs to 1/8-in. hard steel wire, 5/32-in. medium-hard wire such as nails, and copper or aluminum cable up to 1/2-in. diameter. The tool is forged from high-grade special tool steel, multi-stage oil-hardened, with a polished, black atramentized head and a riveted joint. It is made in Germany to DIN ISO 5746 and weighs 0.53 lb.
The KNIPEXTEND comfort handles are the system piece. Clip on KNIPEXTEND ColorCoded Clips to mark your tools on a shared jobsite, or TetheredTool Clips to connect the pliers to the KNIPEX TetheredTool System lanyards and adapters when you are working off a lift or ladder. Clips are sold separately.
Buy this if you want the standard Knipex 7-1/4-in. needle-nose combination plier and like the idea of a numbered limited run, or if you are shopping for an electrician, HVAC tech or mechanic who already knows Knipex. Note that this is not a 1000V insulated tool.
Reach Into Tight Spaces
The slim head and pointed, anti-twist jaws reach parts that wider pliers cannot, and they stay aligned under load.
- 7-1/4-in. overall length
- Convex jaw contour for 3-point contact on flat parts
- Asymmetric pipe-grip area for round and hex stock
Cuts Hard Wire Cleanly
Induction-hardened cutting edges at approximately 64 HRC stay sharp through cable, soft wire and hard wire.
- Hard steel wire up to 1/8 in.
- Medium-hard wire (nail) up to 5/32 in.
- Copper or aluminum cable up to 1/2-in. diameter
Hold Small Parts Securely
A milled groove in the gripping area grabs nails, pins and bolts so you can hold them in place or pull them out.
- Serrated gripping surfaces
- Riveted joint, forged tool steel
Key Specifications
| Overall Length (in) | 7-1/4 |
|---|---|
| Weight (lbs) | 0.53 |
| Cutting Capacity, Hard Wire (in) | 1/8 |
| Cutting Capacity, Medium-Hard Wire (in) | 5/32 |
| Cutting Capacity, Copper/Aluminum Cable Diameter (in) | 1/2 |
| Cutting Edge Length (in) | 5/8 |
| Cutting Edge Hardness | Approx. 64 HRC, induction-hardened |
| Material | High-grade special tool steel, forged, multi-stage oil-hardened |
| Head Finish | Polished, black atramentized |
| Handles | KNIPEXTEND comfort handles, exclusive special colors |
| Joint | Riveted |
| 1000V Insulated | No |
| Standard | DIN ISO 5746 |
| Made In | Germany |
Compatibility
Built For
Pro Tip
Use the round, asymmetric part of the jaw to turn small hex nuts and round stock. Save the pointed tips for holding and bending, and you will keep the tips aligned for years.
Tool Nut's Take
A Collector's Edition of a Plier You Will Actually Use
The Knipex 08 22 185 S01 is the same do-everything 7-1/4-in. needle-nose combination plier pros already trust, dressed in limited-run handle colors.
- Who it's for: Electricians, HVAC techs and mechanics, or anyone buying a gift for one.
- Why it stands out: Needle-nose reach, combination-plier gripping and 64 HRC cutting edges in one tool, plus a numbered limited series.
- Worth knowing: Not 1000V insulated. Limited production, so once it is gone, it is gone.
Common Questions
- Is the 08 22 185 S01 rated for live electrical work? No. It is not 1000V insulated. Knipex offers a separate 1000V insulated version for live work.
- How is it different from the standard Knipex 08 22 185? It is a limited edition with handles in exclusive special colors and gift packaging. It is the first of a three-part limited series.
- What wire can it cut? Hard steel wire up to 1/8 in., medium-hard wire up to 5/32 in., and copper or aluminum cable up to 1/2-in. diameter.
- Can I tether these pliers? Yes. The KNIPEXTEND handles accept TetheredTool Clips, sold separately.
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