Knipex Tools is the world's largest manufacturer of professional pliers since 1882. Knipex Pliers， Cutters， Insulated Tools and other products have been the tools of choice for Professional Tradesmen and end users who are serious about their hand tools and demand industrial quality. Knipex Tools are made from start to finish utilizing the highest quality materials. Based in Germany， Knipex Tools are German engineered to produce a tool unmatched in the industry in terms of features， comfort， design and performance. Knipex Long Nose Side Cutting Pliers (Stork Beak Pliers) are forged from Vanadium steel and carefully hardened. The slim precision tips withstand high demands， particularly bending loads.

The ideal pliers for cable work

For gripping and bending wire

For cutting soft， medium and hard wire

Precision cutting edges additionally induction hardened， cutting edge hardness approximately 60 HRC

With precision stripping holes

For crimping end sleeves (ferrules)

Vanadium electric steel; forged， oil-hardened