KNIPEX09 02 240 SBA 9.5-Inch Ultra-High Leverage Lineman's Pliers

Best side cutters on the market.

Cuts very tough cobalt alloy tig wire like L605 which is one of the hardest to cut. Does not hurt cutting jaw, well so far so good. This wire absolutely destroyed My pair of kliens and nice pair of Irwin so time will tell its kinda like cutting drill bits. I will say to start its way easier to cut using alot less force on same diameter identical batch of wire. Maybe knipex is the best choice but I wouldn't know this is my first pair . A good buddy at work recommended these because he's hard on cutters like me and swears by them. I myself have never destroyed any cutters as fast as I do cutting this alloy at work maybe knipex will read this and realize there the best and send a few pairs just in case but doubtful they will. I will update review if they wear out faster than I think or have any other issues. I pray they last, there the most expensive cutters iv ever purchased so hopefully my buddy's right and I didn't waste my money like I did with Irwin.Update, 1/17/24. Cutters don't hold up after 2days cutting l605 there a distinct gap right where you cut I even tried cutting a little higher on jaws with same result. They don't make um like they used to , forever buying another and another. I tried guys it's up to the gods now which ones I kill next. I just want a quality pair of wire cutters that are hard enough to cut Inconel and high Nickel superalloys and maybe cobalt l605 on a daily basis at work . Aerospace tig welders deserve better and I know someone out there makes a product that will exceed my expectations.

Great pliers. Very durable, works great

I use linemans everyday at work. Not as long as my channel locks but the swivel action is very smooth and work very well. Very high quality product.

Great pliers great company. Had an issue when I purchased but reached out to knipex and they sent me out a brand new pair. Great company great pliers. Happy with my purchase and will never use another brand of linesman pliers

Been a long time user of the industry standard Klein lineman pliers. Decided to give the Germans a try and WOW these are amazing its exactly the quality you expect from Knipex

Great pliers though sometimes the pivot is too loose. General comment: I have almost never received a product on the delivery date so don’t take that seriously.

Use these daily. I like this model with the grip in the center vs the fish tape puller or crimper. Just preference there.I usually buy a new pair every few years as I want easy cutting of 12/2 mc and all cutters dull with use.These come fairly broken in and only need a smidge of lube to feel like my old pair of Kleins after years of use.I do prefer Klein diagonals as the larger knipex have rounded noses.This is a solid choice for side cutting pliers.