{"product_id":"knipex-180-mm-high-leverage-diagonal-cutter-pliers-for-tough-wire-cutting-74-01-180-sba","title":"Knipex 180 mm High Leverage Diagonal Cutter Pliers for Tough Wire Cutting (74 01 180 SBA)","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/torque.svg\" alt=\"torque\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Leverage Cut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe cutting edge angle and leverage ratio are tuned to get more cutting force with less hand effort. That matters when you are making repeated cuts all day instead of fighting the tool.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Hard Wire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eInduction-hardened cutting edges reach about 64 HRC and are rated for all kinds of wire, including piano wire. You get a cutter that holds its edge under tough, continuous use.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/handle.svg\" alt=\"handle\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Jobsite Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eAt 180 mm overall length, this Knipex diagonal cutter is easy to carry and quick to reach for on service calls, at the bench, or on a crowded jobsite.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKnipex High Leverage Diagonal Cutter 180mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, model \u003cstrong\u003e74 01 180 SBA\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a compact heavy-duty wire cutter built for tradespeople who need clean, repeatable cuts without wasting hand strength. This is a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh leverage diagonal cutter designed for cutting wire in tough, continuous use\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you work in construction, automotive, industrial service, or general repair, this is the kind of hand tool that earns a permanent spot in the pouch instead of sitting in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWhat makes this cutter matter is the way Knipex balances edge geometry and leverage. The cutting edge angle and transmission ratio are designed to increase cutting performance while reducing the effort needed at the handles. In plain terms, you get more cut with less squeeze. That is a big deal when you are trimming hard wire all day or making frequent cuts in tight spaces where a larger cutter would just get in the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe cutting edges are additionally induction hardened to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e64 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is why this tool is rated for all sorts of wire, including piano wire. That hardness helps the edge stay sharp longer under demanding use. Instead of a cutter that starts strong and fades, this one is built to keep doing the same job over and over without the edges giving up early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eBody construction is just as important here. Knipex uses \u003cstrong\u003echrome vanadium heavy-duty forged steel\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003emulti-stage oil-hardened\u003c\/strong\u003e process. That combination tells you this is not a light-duty cutter dressed up to look serious. It is made for real load at the pivot and real pressure at the edges, which is exactly what you want in a diagonal cutter that may see everything from fine wire to harder materials on the same day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e180 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e long and about \u003cstrong\u003e0.53 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e, it stays compact enough for mobile work while still giving you the leverage advantage that makes high-leverage pliers worth buying in the first place. The plastic handle covering keeps the grip straightforward and familiar. It is worth noting that the handle is \u003cstrong\u003enot insulated\u003c\/strong\u003e, so this is the right choice for cutting wire and cable in general mechanical and installation work, not for live electrical service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Knipex High Leverage Diagonal Cutter 180mm is made in \u003cstrong\u003eGermany\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it fits the user who wants one cutter that can handle hard service without stepping up to something oversized. If you are a contractor, mechanic, maintenance tech, or serious DIYer who cuts wire often enough to notice the difference between average and properly built hand tools, this is the kind of cutter that pays for itself in control, edge life, and lower hand fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCut Hard Wire With Less Effort\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/2026052150_4.jpg\" alt=\"Knipex High Leverage Diagonal Cutter 180mm cutting coiled wire in a close-up bench work setting\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThis is where the high-leverage design shows up in real use. When the cut gets tougher, the tool geometry does more of the work so your grip does not have to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eDesigned for very tough, continuous use\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eInduction-hardened cutting edges rated at approximately 64 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eSuitable for all kinds of wire, including piano wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-2\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompact Size, Serious Strength\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/2026052150_5.jpg\" alt=\"Knipex High Leverage Diagonal Cutter 180mm cutting cable insulation and copper conductor in a close-up jobsite-style detail\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eA 180 mm cutter is easy to carry, but this one is built like a much more serious tool. That makes it a strong everyday option for service work, install work, and general shop use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eChrome vanadium heavy-duty forged steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eMulti-stage oil-hardened for long-term durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003ePlastic handle covering keeps the grip simple and durable\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-whats-included\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tnincluded-wrapper\"\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e(1) Knipex High Leverage Diagonal Cutter 180mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e180 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e49 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e16 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e0.53 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eCutting Edge Hardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eApprox. 64 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eChrome vanadium heavy-duty forged steel, multi-stage oil-hardened\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003ePlastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eMade In\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eAutomotive\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eIndustrial Use\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Repair\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eContinuous Wire Cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eMobile Service Work\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-lg\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eWhen you are cutting tougher wire, work as close to the pivot as the material allows. That is where this high-leverage cutter gives you the most mechanical advantage and the cleanest result with the least hand strain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-warranty\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/warranty.svg\" alt=\"warranty\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-text\"\u003e\n          Lifetime warranty against manufacturer's defects.\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eWhy the Knipex High Leverage Diagonal Cutter 180mm Earns Its Keep\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of diagonal cutter you buy once for hard use and stop thinking about because it just does the job every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tradespeople, mechanics, installers, and serious DIY users who cut wire often enough to notice hand fatigue and edge wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The leverage is right, the edge hardness is serious, and the forged chrome vanadium build puts it in the real-duty category, not the drawer-filler category.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is compact and very capable, but the handles are not insulated, so buy it for cutting performance and durability, not live electrical work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan this cutter handle piano wire?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The product data states the induction-hardened cutting edges are suitable for all kinds of wire, including piano wire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this an insulated diagonal cutter?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The handle is listed as non-insulated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is made from chrome vanadium heavy-duty forged steel and is multi-stage oil-hardened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e The source data lists Germany as the country of origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Knipex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53231573303590,"sku":"74 01 180 SBA","price":42.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/2026052150_1.jpg?v=1779327381","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/knipex-180-mm-high-leverage-diagonal-cutter-pliers-for-tough-wire-cutting-74-01-180-sba","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}