KNIPEX – The Pliers Specialist
Founded in 1882, KNIPEX has developed from a small pliers smithy to a leading global company renowned for the quality of their products. Their products are always pushing boundaries and are being created to bring unconventional solutions which set new standards. We have a wide range of KNIPEX pliers and cutters which can suit all needs.
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KNIPEX pliers are manufactured exclusively at their founding location in Wuppertal, Germany. With a vertical range of manufacture of almost 100%, they can control all production steps and directly influence and continuously improve them to the best possible quality. From the product idea to the delivery of the finished pliers to our customers: they do everything under one roof. Short distances and direct dialogue enable close coordination of all processes and the exchange of all employees involved.
KNIPEX FAQs
What is the difference between KNIPEX tools with blue-red handles and yellow-red handles?
The blue-red handles are two-component handles that insulate against cold and heat and offer the user greater comfort than regular plastic coatings.
The yellow-red handles offer immersion insulation and meet the European standard EN 50110-1. The EN 50110-1 standard also determines the testing requirements for the pliers, with the final check for each pair of insulated KNIPEX pliers being a 10,000 volts dielectric strength check.
Are Knipex tools good?
Quality matters and therefore, all KNIPEX tools use carefully selected steel alloys as well as state-of-the-art measuring technology. Their motivation is to always come up with unconventional solutions that set standards in the field through faster and easier usability.
Where are KNIPEX tools made?
KNIPEX tools are manufactured exclusively in Germany, at their founding location in Wuppertal. By controlling nearly 100% of the production steps, KNIPEX can produce the best possible quality within all their tools.
How can I prevent my pliers from rusting?
You can prevent your tools from rusting by coating them with a waterproof layer. These layers can be an oil film or a lacquer layer. KNIPEX offer tools coated in chrome which naturally prevent rust. KNIPEX recommends that tools be coated in one of these forms to extend the longevity of the tools.