{"product_id":"knipex-rennsteig-11-64-in-x-6-in-pin-punch-with-polished-tip-9r-453-103-kus","title":"Knipex Rennsteig 11\/64-in. x 6-in. Pin Punch with Polished Tip (9R 453 103 KUS)","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\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardened Through the Tool\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eForged from hardened chrome vanadium steel and tempered to 54 to 58 HRC through the full length, not just at the tip. That matters when the punch sees repeated hammer strikes and needs to hold shape over time.\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\u003eOctagon Body Grip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe octagonal shape is easier to control when lining up a pin punch and striking it with a hammer. It also helps keep the tool from rolling off a bench or cart.\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\/accuracy.svg\" alt=\"accuracy\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean Working Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe Knipex 9R 453 103 KUS 11\/64\" x 6\" Pin Punch has a ground and polished tip with rounded edges to help drive pins cleanly without beating up the surrounding workpiece.\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 9R 453 103 KUS 11\/64\" x 6\" Pin Punch\u003c\/strong\u003e is a precision hand punch built for installing and driving pins out of holes. This is a \u003cstrong\u003epin punch designed for pin installation and pin removal\u003c\/strong\u003e in shop, construction, and repair work. Model Number: \u003cstrong\u003e9R 453 103 KUS\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you need a punch that stays straight, strikes cleanly, and holds up to repeated hammer use, this is the kind of simple tool that earns its spot fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eAt the working end, the 11\/64 inch tip size gives you a defined contact point for driving pins without spreading force across the surrounding surface. The tip is ground and polished, which helps it start cleanly and track better in the hole. Rounded edges are there for a reason too: they help reduce marring around the work area when you are working close to finished surfaces or tighter tolerances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe big durability story here is the steel and heat treatment. This punch is forged from hardened chrome vanadium steel and tempered to 54 to 58 HRC through the entire tool length. That full-length hardness matters because the striking end takes abuse over time. Knipex and Rennsteig also use a material core design intended to reduce mushrooming at the struck end, which means longer service life and less cleanup at the top of the tool after repeated hits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe body shape is another detail that makes sense in real use. Instead of a round body that wants to roll away, this pin punch uses an octagonal profile. That gives you a more secure grip when positioning the tool and makes it less likely to wander off a flat surface when you set it down. On a crowded bench or cart, that is not a small thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe finish combines a gold lacquered body with polished tips, making the working end easy to identify while also protecting the rest of the tool. It is built to DIN 7255 standards and made in Germany, which lines up with what most buyers expect from Rennsteig-made striking tools under the Knipex group umbrella: straightforward design, proper steel, and consistent geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis hand punch is a good fit for metalworking, woodworking, construction, and general repair where roll pins, dowel pins, or similar hardware need to be seated or removed cleanly. If you are a mechanic, fabricator, contractor, or serious DIY user who would rather buy one good punch than replace cheap ones after the tip deforms, this is the better route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt to Take Repeated Strikes\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\/2026052182_1.jpg\" alt=\"Knipex 9R 453 103 KUS 11\/64 x 6 inch pin punch shown in full profile on a clean studio background for shop and repair work\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of punch you buy because the steel and heat treatment matter more than flashy packaging. It is made for repeated hammer contact without quickly deforming at either end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eForged from hardened chrome vanadium steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eTempered to 54 to 58 HRC through the entire tool length\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\u003eBetter Control at the Bench\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\/2026052182_5.jpg\" alt=\"Knipex 9R 453 103 KUS 11\/64 x 6 inch pin punch angled view showing the octagonal body used for controlled hammer work in metal and wood repair\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe octagonal body is a practical upgrade over a smooth round punch. It gives your fingers a better reference point and helps the tool stay put when you set it down between strikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eOctagon design improves grip while positioning the punch\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eHelps prevent rolling on benches, carts, and work surfaces\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-3\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMade for Clean Pin Work\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\/2026052182_4.jpg\" alt=\"close-up of the Knipex 9R 453 103 KUS 11\/64 x 6 inch pin punch tip showing the polished working end for precise pin driving in repair and assembly tasks\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eOn a pin punch, tip quality decides whether the tool works cleanly or starts slipping around. The polished tip and rounded edges help you stay accurate while being easier on the surrounding material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eGround and polished tip for accurate contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eRounded edges help reduce damage to the workpiece\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-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\u003eTool Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003ePin Punch\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e6 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eTip Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e11\/64 in. (0.17 in.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eChrome Vanadium Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eHardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e54 to 58 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eGold lacquered finish with polished tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e0.15 lbs\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\"\u003eMetalworking\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eWoodworking\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ePin installation and removal\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\"\u003eStart the pin with a few lighter taps to seat the 11\/64 inch tip squarely before you hit harder. With a punch this size, getting aligned early keeps the tip from skating and helps protect the area around the hole.\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          Limited lifetime warranty.\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\" open\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\u003eKnipex 9R 453 103 KUS 11\/64\" x 6\" Pin Punch Keeps the Basics Right\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis is a straightforward German-made pin punch with the steel, shape, and tip finish you want if you actually plan to use it instead of just leaving it in a drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanics, metalworkers, contractors, and serious DIY users who need to drive pins cleanly without chewing up the workpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-length hardness, an octagon body that is easier to control, and a polished working tip are the details that separate a good punch from a disposable one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an individual hand punch, not a set, so make sure 11\/64 inch is the exact size your work calls for.\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\u003eWhat is this tool used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is used to install and drive pins out of holes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is the tip?\u003c\/strong\u003e The tip diameter is 11\/64 inch, listed as 0.17 inch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is forged from hardened chrome vanadium steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e This pin punch is made in Germany.\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":53231570420006,"sku":"9R 453 103 KUS","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/2026052182_1.jpg?v=1779327380","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/knipex-rennsteig-11-64-in-x-6-in-pin-punch-with-polished-tip-9r-453-103-kus","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}