The KNIPEX Compact Bolt Cutters have a lever action mechanism which guarantees an extremely favorable lever ratio with low friction, and cutting performance is 20 times higher than the hand force applied (requires 60 % less effort).

• Precision cutting edges for soft and hard wire as well as piano wire
  
• Cuts bolts, nails, rivets, etc. up to 5.2 mm dia.
• Most efficient joint design ensures exceptional cutting performance
• Cutting edges additionally induction hardened, cutting edge hardness approx. 64 HRC
• Chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, forged, oil-hardened