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KNIPEX Slim Knips Precision Cutting Pliers

Easy to carry and use, even in deep, confined spaces

Thanks to their slim design and cutting edges that can be locked for transport.

Cut soft materials and cable ties without changing tools

Ideal for work on electrical cables and cutting tasks in electronics and fine mechanics. Enables convenient tightening, flush trimming and, thanks to the large opening width, easy removal of cable ties.

Two material variants


Available in stainless, polished INOX surgical steel and robust tool steel with a dark burnished head

Micro-offset cutting edges


Shear cut with controlled micro-offset cutting edges for a long service life and a very precise cut, even on the thinnest wires

Opening spring


For comfortable and fast working

Retainer


Serves as a transport lock and closing stop for tightening cable ties

Tether attachment point


Optional attachment option for KNIPEX Tethered Tools fall protection devices

Optional tool holster


Conveniently stored and immediately to hand with the optional holster, including a belt clip

The highlights
Convenient transport

With lockable cutting edges for transport

Cut in deep, confined spaces

Thanks to the slim design

Manage cable ties without changing tools

For convenient tightening, flush cutting and easy removal

Komfortabler Transport

Convenient transport

The integrated retainer ensures the pliers remain securely closed in a slim profile during transport, reducing the risk of injury. Thanks to the (optional) holster, the Slim Knips is always to hand, ready for immediate use, and protects pockets and hands from injury or damage.

Slim Knips with integrated retainer for transport.
The optional tool holster is compatible with the KNIPEX Slim Knips and selected models of the Electronic Super Knips®.
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Cut in deep, confined spaces

With its slim pin shape, the Slim Knips is specially designed for working in confined spaces and offers high precision and comfort, even where space is limited. 

Flexible working in various applications thanks to variable grip positions.
Standard grip
Thumb operation
Tweezers grip
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Managing cable ties without changing tools

Enables flush cuttingcutting open for dismantling and controlled retightening of cable ties.

Controlled retightening

Controlled retightening of cable ties thanks to a closing stop, preventing accidental cutting.

Flat-cut trimming

Shear cut with controlled micro-offset cutting edge for a long service life and ultra-precise cutting of even the thinnest wires.

Cutting for removal

Cable ties are easier to remove thanks to a wider opening width and a sharper cutting edge.

Closing stop

The retainer not only prevents the cutting edges from opening accidentally during transport. It also serves as a closing stop, allowing the cable tie to be tightened without being cut.

Product overview

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Slim Knips

INOX surgical steel
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Slim Knips

Tool steel
Burnished

Sets

Our Slim Knips are also available in a practical set with a tool holster.

Variant 1

Slim Knips made from polished INOX surgical steel with tool holster

Variant 2

Slim Knips made from burnished tool steel with tool holster

Material information

The INOX surgical steel is rust-proof and suitable for copper conductors up to Ø 1.3 mm.
The tool steel is more robust and suitable for copper conductors up to Ø 1.6 mm.

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