KNIPEX

Knipex builds pliers for professional continuous use in trade, industry and electrical installation: water pump pliers such as the Cobra for pipe work, the pliers wrench as a precision all-rounder, VDE-insulated pliers for live working, and a wide range of cutting, gripping and stripping tools for every application.

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Knipex – Pliers from Wuppertal Since 1882

Founded in 1882 in Wuppertal, Knipex manufactures exclusively in Germany to this day. The entire range is developed and produced in Wuppertal-Cronenberg. The result: pliers that trade professionals and industrial users put to work under the highest loads every day and trust for years.

The core principle behind every Knipex tool is the translation of hand force into precise gripping, cutting or holding action. You feel it in the Cobra's one-hand self-locking mechanism, in the pliers wrench's parallel jaws, and in the VDE pliers' grip-secure insulation that holds even under grease and dirt.

  Installer's tip: For electrical installation work, look for the VDE marking on Knipex pliers: VDE-tested models are insulated to 1,000 V and approved for live working. The insulation extends to the jaw, not just as a handle sleeve. For regular wire stripping, the Knipex automatic wire stripper 12 62 180 is worth considering: it self-adjusts to the conductor cross-section and leaves clean ends without manual pressure adjustment.

Knipex Products at WATT24

Cobra – water pump pliers – self-locking, for pipe, installation and assembly work in various sizes
Pliers wrench – steplessly adjustable with parallel jaws for screws and fittings
Combination pliers – universal pliers for gripping, holding and cutting
Diagonal cutters – for clean cuts on cables, wire and stranded conductors
Needle nose & flat nose pliers – for precise work in confined spaces and at terminals
VDE-insulated pliers – combination, diagonal and needle nose pliers to 1,000 V for electrical installation
Wire strippers – manual and automatic stripping tools for various conductor cross-sections
Cable cutters & bolt cutters – for cables, threaded rod and wire of various diameters
Pipe wrenches & one-hand pliers – for pipe installation and plumbing work
Sets & cases – matched pliers selections for electrical installation, assembly and sanitary work

FAQ: Knipex

Where are Knipex pliers manufactured?

Knipex is headquartered in Wuppertal and manufactures exclusively in Germany. The company was founded in 1882 and is one of the world's leading pliers manufacturers.

What is the difference between Knipex Cobra and Knipex Alligator?

Both are water pump pliers with self-locking jaws. The Cobra has a finer tooth geometry and more adjustment positions, making it the better choice for more precise work. The Alligator is designed for heavier pipe and installation work and delivers very high grip force on large diameters.

Which Knipex pliers are suitable for electricians?

VDE-tested Knipex pliers insulated to 1,000 V are the standard choice for electricians: combination pliers, diagonal cutters, needle nose pliers and wire strippers from the VDE range are designed for the daily demands of electrical installation. The Knipex pliers wrench is also widely used as a complement to traditional spanners.

What makes the Knipex pliers wrench stand out?

The Knipex pliers wrench works like an open-end spanner but adjusts steplessly to different jaw widths. The parallel jaws grip evenly and are far less likely to round off screw heads than conventional pipe wrenches. It can replace a complete set of open-end spanners on site.

Are Knipex tool sets available at WATT24?

Yes. WATT24 stocks Knipex sets and cases alongside individual pliers, with matched selections for electrical installation, assembly and general trade use.

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Knipex – Pliers from Wuppertal Since 1882

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