{"product_id":"knipex-rennsteig-3-32-in-x-6-in-pin-punch-with-polished-tip-9r-453-101-kus","title":"Knipex Rennsteig 3\/32-in. x 6-in. Pin Punch with Polished Tip (9R 453 101 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, this punch is built to take repeated strikes without giving up tip strength or overall durability.\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 Pin Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe ground and polished 3\/32 inch tip helps start and drive pins with better control, which matters when you are working on small holes and do not want to mar the surrounding surface.\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\u003ePin Punch That Stays Put\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe octagonal body is easier to hold under a hammer and less likely to roll off the bench, so it is a smarter shape for real shop and jobsite use.\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 Knipex 9R 453 101 KUS 3\/32 in. x 6 in. Pin Punch is a striking hand tool made for installing and driving pins out of holes with controlled, accurate force. This is a pin punch designed for pin removal and pin installation in metalworking, woodworking, construction, and general shop work. Model Number: 9R 453 101 KUS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhat matters here is the balance between tip size, overall length, and material strength. The 3\/32 inch tip is sized for smaller pins and tighter work, while the 6 inch length gives you enough reach to keep your hammer hand clear and still drive the pin cleanly. The ground and polished tip is there for a reason: it helps the punch seat more cleanly on the pin and reduces slipping when you start the strike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eKnipex lists this punch as forged from hardened chrome vanadium steel, and that is the spec that tells you how it should hold up over time. It is also tempered to 54 to 58 HRC throughout the entire tool, not just at the tip. In plain terms, that means you are not relying on a hard tip attached to a softer body. The whole punch is built to handle repeated hammer blows and resist premature deformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe body design is jobsite practical too. Instead of a round shank, this pin punch uses an octagonal shape. That gives you a more secure grip when positioning the tool and helps keep it from rolling away when it is set down on a bench or cart. Rounded edges are also called out in the source data, which matters when you are working near finished surfaces and do not want the punch body to leave unnecessary marks on the workpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAnother feature worth paying attention to is the material core design that helps prevent mushrooming at the striking end. If you use punches regularly, you know the back end takes abuse. A head that resists mushrooming stays safer to strike, lasts longer, and needs less cleanup over the life of the tool. That is a real advantage for a punch that is meant to live in a roll, drawer, or service kit and get used hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe finish is a gold lacquered body with polished working surfaces. That is not just cosmetic. It makes the tool easy to spot in a toolbox and helps distinguish the working tip from the body at a glance. The punch also meets DIN 7255 standard, which gives added confidence for buyers who care about consistency in a precision striking tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis individual pin punch makes the most sense for mechanics, metalworkers, woodworkers, maintenance techs, and serious DIY users who need a dedicated small-diameter punch instead of a generic assortment piece. If you regularly drive roll pins, align small parts, or remove stubborn pins without beating up the surrounding material, this is the right kind of tool to buy once and keep.\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 for Precise Pin Removal\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\/2026052180_1.jpg\" alt=\"Knipex 9R 453 101 KUS 3\/32 in. x 6 in. Pin Punch shown in full profile with polished tip for driving small pins in 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 grab when the hole is small, access is tight, and a sloppy strike will damage the part around it. The slim 3\/32 inch tip and full 6 inch body give you control without sacrificing reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e3\/32 inch tip diameter for smaller pins and tight openings\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eGround and polished tip for cleaner placement on the pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e6 inch overall length helps keep your hand clear while striking\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\u003eMade to Take Repeated Hammer 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\/2026052180_2.jpg\" alt=\"Knipex 9R 453 101 KUS 3\/32 in. x 6 in. Pin Punch shown with punch and chisel line details for metalworking, woodworking, and construction applications\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eGood punches fail at the back end before they fail at the tip. This one is engineered to resist that. The hardened chrome vanadium build, full-length tempering, and anti-mushrooming core design are what make it a serious shop tool instead of a throwaway.\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 throughout the tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eMaterial core design helps prevent mushrooming of the striking head\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\u003eTip Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003e3\/32 in.\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\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\u003eSurface Finish\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\u003e0.14 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\"\u003eMaintenance and Repair\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDriving Small Pins\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRemoving Pins from Holes\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 driving out a small pin, start with short controlled taps until the polished tip is fully seated. On a 3\/32 inch punch like this, that first clean placement is what keeps the tip from skating off and marking the part 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\u003eWhy the Knipex 9R 453 101 KUS 3\/32 in. x 6 in. Pin Punch Earns Drawer Space\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is a simple tool, but it is built the way a real shop punch should be: hard all the way through, easy to control, and less likely to mushroom at the striking end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanics, metalworkers, maintenance techs, woodworkers, and DIY users who need a dedicated small pin punch instead of making do with a nail set or a cheap assortment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The full-length 54 to 58 HRC temper, chrome vanadium steel construction, polished tip, and octagonal body are the details that separate a dependable punch from a disposable one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an individual punch, not a set. If you work across several pin sizes, buy the size you use most or build out a full range.\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 tip does it have?\u003c\/strong\u003e The tip diameter is 3\/32 in.\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\u003eIs it hardened only at the tip?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The source data states it is tempered to 54 to 58 HRC throughout the entire length of the tool.\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":53231571796262,"sku":"9R 453 101 KUS","price":8.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/2026052180_1.jpg?v=1779327381","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/knipex-rennsteig-3-32-in-x-6-in-pin-punch-with-polished-tip-9r-453-101-kus","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}