I got the ones with the gap and accidentally found the genius behind them. I had to cut down about 50 decking screws rather than make a trip to the hardware shop. When you cut with the gap, instead of the end just 'pinging' off somewhere to be stood on by my kids' bare feet in future, the cutter left each screw hanging on by a thread which could be pulled off by hand easily. Meaning I could dispose of the end conveniently without searching for it, or setting up a catching pot.
I once bought a cheap large pair of bolt cutters to chop up a mattress and couch to fit it into the regular trash service rather than paying more to take it to the dump. The cost of the bolt cutters was less than the $20 or so dump fee. I then gave them away to someone else for roughly the same purpose. I hope that is their mission in life, to be used hard and given away.
Note that the 8" bolt cutters with the gap as shown is model 71 31 200 (not the 71 01 200 listed in the description link) You can also get Comfort Grips with the 8" model No. 71 [02-no gap or 32-with gap] 200 (not available on the 160 or 250 models)
I like Knipex CoBolt cutters very much and am thinking about when to buy. Thanks for your good demonstration and comparison, which are really helpful to me.
I don’t know why you like the crap knipex mini bolt cutters where you can use a bolt cutter size between 14 inch to 42 inch bolt cutters and cut through bigger metal bits with less effort and not get sore hands with putting hand force with using the Knipex. With big bolt cutters you got the leverage and you use your arm power with squeezing them to cut metals I don’t get why they evented the knipex where big bolt cutters are much more powerful
I wonder if Knipex will ever make handle extension adapters to add leverage. It would be cool if they were red dipped handles to slide over their current red handles. Just a thought.
But keep in mind, the handles have a set lenght for a reason. If you find it hard to cut a material, that means, it is beyond the design and that you risk damaging the tool.
@Last Best Tool, I’d be interested in a cutting comparison of Würth double cut pliers versus these mini bolt cutters. I have the medium size pair of the Knipex here. Würth is a high-end hand tool company from Ireland. I’ll save everone some time, in that they appear to only directly export to USA customers - I couldn’t find them on any other American distributors’ website, nor even on Amazon UK. Thanks!
For anything that sidecutters won’t cut I tend to use a battery angle grinder with 1mm cutting disc. (Around the workshop and yard anyway.) Hardly use bolt cutters or a hacksaw these days.
Please, did you compare them side by side on cutting nails,screws etc or similar, to see if the recess helps cut easier than the flat teeth? THanks in advance
I have the medium sized Knipex. Just love the tool. This is my go to for cutting round rods. Puts my dikes to shame. This tool was purchased by me twelve years ago. Never regretted the price. All my other cutters are done and Knipex is still going strong. Save money and buy quality tools. Diagonal cutters just do not last, period.
How does these CoBolt compared to the High Leverage Offset one (61 01 200)? Does the offset one cut even easier given the high leverage? I assume the CoBolt has a larger opening though.
I use that lil guy just as my quick grab cutter. I use that big guy mainly for fatigue reduction otherwise its slower to use than dikes or linesman. But since it's in my tool bag, no bolts or wires have a chance to withstand me.
Hello again Doc Thank you for another Great Video. How was your Christmas? Mine was nice and quiet, what a difference. I am going to have give Knipex another look. Again thank you and Happy New Year's to you and your family.
The difference between this ones and the one with the opening in the jaws is that some times when the screw is hard it ends up not beeing able to hold it even though it could theoretically cut it. So having to cut that damn deck screw you end up using your linemans and you dent those and you end up buying a new set of Knipex Linemans and a 250 mm Cobolt with the hole in the jaws.
@@lastbesttool first, amazing that you took the time to respond. I just asked because my coworker forgets his key to his lock like every other week. He buys his locks in a 12-pack now. I am tried of walking to the maintenance shop to get their 24" bolt cutter for this guy. So if I could have a little cutter in my locker, I could just hand him that when he forgets his key.
Really enjoy your channel, keep them coming. I like the variety that you bring to the table…check out the new project farm video he just did a torture test on small bolts cutters.
@@SriramKarra The Capri did do well. But in defense of the Knipex, in the first test which is arguably the most important, the Knipex was one pound behind Capri which was probably within the margin of error. And both were a full 15 pounds less than third place. And a few competitors were more than double the Capri and Knipex performance. On the drill bit cutting test, the Knipex was at a disadvantage in that it's smaller jaws could not grab the drill bit close to the pivot. I bet they would have performed much better had the recessed version been used for that test which is exactly what the recessed version is for. But still, the Capri knocked it out of the park.
Last Best Tool Thanks for introducing me to the small solo stove for backpacking…would love to see more tools related to hunting, backpacking, first aid etc type load outs. Thanks
Just use bigger bolt cutters they are much more powerful then the Knipex mini bolt cutters stuff the hand force and getting sore wrist even the 18 inch bolt cutters are way more powerful than the Knipex with less effort cutting metal
That wasn’t much of a test. I have a small pair of cobolts and have been disappointed by their cutting performance because the leverage just isn’t there. You should have shown the approximate limits of what each pair can cut through.
I assumed their blade performance was similar to my other Knipex Co-bolts. I use these now because my Snap On versions (no longer made) chipped rather quickly. No warranty if no longer available. In the end, I figure cutters should be high performance but a lower life expectancy than less other pivot tools. Serious pro cutters have replaceable knives made of a different steel rather than just a hardened edge. Metal fighting metal always has a loser, but usually both metals are beat up during the fight.
I've got 3 sizes of traditional bolt cutters and all three have damaged blades, which says something about my judgement, possibly. Time to try the Knipex!
I did not like these. These actually hurt my hands. I guess these aren’t for women. Plus, the blades on mine chipped after cutting typical fence-wire. Overpriced trendy tools.
Wire fence should not have chipped them. I wonder if there was a problem with the heat treatment? But the handles is another story. I have some pliers that are absolute painful to use. There is something about the handle angle that even makes my hand ache just thinking about it while writing this. Not sure if its a gender thing. Probably more a metacarpal thing.
Lol “overpriced trendy tools” * laughs in electromechanic * Knipex has been making pliers for 125y now, they know a thing or two. We do some serious work with their stuff and I can’t complain about it. We had Facom, Stanley and other brands of pliers pass through. The only gear that remain sharp, doesn’t wobble or has its handles come apart are the Knipexes, old W.-German stuff from Hazet and Heyco. They are slightly more expensive that Stanley or Force tools. But since the old W-German stuff is no longer made and harder to find. Knipex is our go to. Everyone gets a cart of Force tools with some Facom and Gedore add-ons, once a pair of pliers dies we replace it with a Knipex one. These last and they fit in the inserts that Force uses 😂
What? I have never heard Knipex bolt cutter loses to another metal. Never heard our mechanics complain about getting hurt using Cobolt either. We are O&G company operating in remote area, so we stock many hand tools, mostly German and American (snap on) made tools for own use. You must have a very strong hand to cause the damage!
There is something people forget. These are designed to cut, not wiggle and bend the wire. If you try bending, while cutting, or put sideways stress on the blade, it will chip them. For fences, if you will involve sideways forces to blades, there are cheaper end nippers for fence, and knipex also has a R version of bolt cutters for fence, Those blades are less hardened, but that makes the blades flex more and not chip, while bending forces are aplied. So context matters.
Recessed blade - round stock. 🔩 Flat blade - flat stock. 🔗 Thats what I was told, by Kuh-Nipex. 🇩🇪 ============================== FYI: 200 R. - will cut, a 1/4" socket extension. Required pressure @ 700lbs. The handle will bend & things will fly. You've been warned.... Always wear, eye protection. ✂🔩💥🤺 🙈
Probably the best tool knipex makes. Mine have done a ton of work over years and are just as good as the day I bought them.
May I know what you usually use it for?
I got the ones with the gap and accidentally found the genius behind them. I had to cut down about 50 decking screws rather than make a trip to the hardware shop. When you cut with the gap, instead of the end just 'pinging' off somewhere to be stood on by my kids' bare feet in future, the cutter left each screw hanging on by a thread which could be pulled off by hand easily. Meaning I could dispose of the end conveniently without searching for it, or setting up a catching pot.
I vividly recall being about 13yo and trying to ride my bike home while holding onto full size bolt cutters. Have the tool in my box. Made in Japan.
I once bought a cheap large pair of bolt cutters to chop up a mattress and couch to fit it into the regular trash service rather than paying more to take it to the dump. The cost of the bolt cutters was less than the $20 or so dump fee. I then gave them away to someone else for roughly the same purpose. I hope that is their mission in life, to be used hard and given away.
Note that the 8" bolt cutters with the gap as shown is model 71 31 200 (not the 71 01 200 listed in the description link)
You can also get Comfort Grips with the 8" model No. 71 [02-no gap or 32-with gap] 200 (not available on the 160 or 250 models)
The 200s with straight jaws i find really useful. I have reached for them a lot recently.
I like Knipex CoBolt cutters very much and am thinking about when to buy. Thanks for your good demonstration and comparison, which are really helpful to me.
I don’t know why you like the crap knipex mini bolt cutters where you can use a bolt cutter size between 14 inch to 42 inch bolt cutters and cut through bigger metal bits with less effort and not get sore hands with putting hand force with using the Knipex. With big bolt cutters you got the leverage and you use your arm power with squeezing them to cut metals I don’t get why they evented the knipex where big bolt cutters are much more powerful
I have the 8” size and it is great. It cuts just about anything you can fit inside the jaws.
I wonder if Knipex will ever make handle extension adapters to add leverage. It would be cool if they were red dipped handles to slide over their current red handles. Just a thought.
Seems like an easy thing to make. Choose your steel tubing. Cut to length, do a plastic dip, and test to perfection.
But keep in mind, the handles have a set lenght for a reason. If you find it hard to cut a material, that means, it is beyond the design and that you risk damaging the tool.
Tempted to get these for cutting stainless steel frets for guitars.
You could, they’d be overkill but feel very nice in the hand!
Would love to see a review on the Fiskars Powergear Bolt Cutters, I can't find a whole lot about their performance online
@Last Best Tool, I’d be interested in a cutting comparison of Würth double cut pliers versus these mini bolt cutters. I have the medium size pair of the Knipex here. Würth is a high-end hand tool company from Ireland. I’ll save everone some time, in that they appear to only directly export to USA customers - I couldn’t find them on any other American distributors’ website, nor even on Amazon UK. Thanks!
For anything that sidecutters won’t cut I tend to use a battery angle grinder with 1mm cutting disc. (Around the workshop and yard anyway.) Hardly use bolt cutters or a hacksaw these days.
Please, did you compare them side by side on cutting nails,screws etc or similar, to see if the recess helps cut easier than the flat teeth? THanks in advance
My Knipex 71 01 200 R SBA should be delivered today. Looking forward to removing some old farm fencing at the back of my yard.
I have the medium sized Knipex. Just love the tool. This is my go to for cutting round rods. Puts my dikes to shame. This tool was purchased by me twelve years ago. Never regretted the price. All my other cutters are done and Knipex is still going strong. Save money and buy quality tools. Diagonal cutters just do not last, period.
I want some, don't know what I'll do with them, but they're too cute. My other Knipex pliers are just great tools.
How does these CoBolt compared to the High Leverage Offset one (61 01 200)? Does the offset one cut even easier given the high leverage? I assume the CoBolt has a larger opening though.
I use that lil guy just as my quick grab cutter. I use that big guy mainly for fatigue reduction otherwise its slower to use than dikes or linesman. But since it's in my tool bag, no bolts or wires have a chance to withstand me.
Man, I still haven't picked up an Knipex stuff! I gotta at least start off with a pliers.
Start with a pair of 250 Cobra's
@@harveysmith100 second that!
Cobra pliers are quite possibly their most versatile and popular tool. They’re so useful and you’ll wonder why you haven’t had them yet.
Has anyone ever had a stronger cutter than the 160mm version in that size range? I don't know any pliers.
The angled Cobolt are very nice.
Hello again Doc
Thank you for another Great Video. How was your Christmas? Mine was nice and quiet, what a difference. I am going to have give Knipex another look. Again thank you
and Happy New Year's to you and your family.
The difference between this ones and the one with the opening in the jaws is that some times when the screw is hard it ends up not beeing able to hold it even though it could theoretically cut it. So having to cut that damn deck screw you end up using your linemans and you dent those and you end up buying a new set of Knipex Linemans and a 250 mm Cobolt with the hole in the jaws.
What is that tool roll? I am looking for a good way to carry a few tools, and am considering a small roll vs a pouch.
Check in on December 31 to find out. But don't get your hopes up....
Do they cut 5/16 sheet metal screws?
Want one for cutting fish hooks if needed
Would the 6 inch one cut. #10-24 bolt??
Awesome for fishing
I know folks who carry them to cut wolf snares in case a dog gets caught.
Would be great on steel leader or to dislodge an embedded hook!
Why are cutting copper wire with bolt cutters? If you wanna show us what they can do cut some screws or something
Can the little one cut a padlock?
If you can get it in the jaws, it should be possible to work your way through it. Why do you want to know? Nevermind. I don't want to know.
@@lastbesttool first, amazing that you took the time to respond.
I just asked because my coworker forgets his key to his lock like every other week. He buys his locks in a 12-pack now.
I am tried of walking to the maintenance shop to get their 24" bolt cutter for this guy.
So if I could have a little cutter in my locker, I could just hand him that when he forgets his key.
@@benjaminjwilson6694 Lol, it's time to learn to lockpick
I have the 6" and the 8" and really like them.
Really enjoy your channel, keep them coming. I like the variety that you bring to the table…check out the new project farm video he just did a torture test on small bolts cutters.
Yes, that Project Farm video, like most of his, was a wonderful inspection into tools. I'm just not set up to test to destruction.
The surprising thing from that video was that Capri Tools cutters outperformed the Knipex by some margin. I was certainly not expecting that.
@@SriramKarra The Capri did do well. But in defense of the Knipex, in the first test which is arguably the most important, the Knipex was one pound behind Capri which was probably within the margin of error. And both were a full 15 pounds less than third place. And a few competitors were more than double the Capri and Knipex performance. On the drill bit cutting test, the Knipex was at a disadvantage in that it's smaller jaws could not grab the drill bit close to the pivot. I bet they would have performed much better had the recessed version been used for that test which is exactly what the recessed version is for. But still, the Capri knocked it out of the park.
Last Best Tool Thanks for introducing me to the small solo stove for backpacking…would love to see more tools related to hunting, backpacking, first aid etc type load outs. Thanks
@@toddthomas5957 Any specific requests? I have more outdoor gear than pliers.
You’re definitely the guy that cuts room temp butter with a chef’s knife.😂
Just use bigger bolt cutters they are much more powerful then the Knipex mini bolt cutters stuff the hand force and getting sore wrist even the 18 inch bolt cutters are way more powerful than the Knipex with less effort cutting metal
The end is near..
Next time cut something difficult, don't even include 12 AWG copper wire to taste this cutters
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That wasn’t much of a test. I have a small pair of cobolts and have been disappointed by their cutting performance because the leverage just isn’t there. You should have shown the approximate limits of what each pair can cut through.
I assumed their blade performance was similar to my other Knipex Co-bolts. I use these now because my Snap On versions (no longer made) chipped rather quickly. No warranty if no longer available. In the end, I figure cutters should be high performance but a lower life expectancy than less other pivot tools. Serious pro cutters have replaceable knives made of a different steel rather than just a hardened edge. Metal fighting metal always has a loser, but usually both metals are beat up during the fight.
I've got 3 sizes of traditional bolt cutters and all three have damaged blades, which says something about my judgement, possibly. Time to try the Knipex!
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Stop with inches, start with meters.
The tool says its lenght on the name already. 250 is 250mm.
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Have you tried them knipex ones?
I did not like these. These actually hurt my hands. I guess these aren’t for women. Plus, the blades on mine chipped after cutting typical fence-wire. Overpriced trendy tools.
Wire fence should not have chipped them. I wonder if there was a problem with the heat treatment? But the handles is another story. I have some pliers that are absolute painful to use. There is something about the handle angle that even makes my hand ache just thinking about it while writing this. Not sure if its a gender thing. Probably more a metacarpal thing.
Lol “overpriced trendy tools”
* laughs in electromechanic * Knipex has been making pliers for 125y now, they know a thing or two. We do some serious work with their stuff and I can’t complain about it. We had Facom, Stanley and other brands of pliers pass through.
The only gear that remain sharp, doesn’t wobble or has its handles come apart are the Knipexes, old W.-German stuff from Hazet and Heyco. They are slightly more expensive that Stanley or Force tools. But since the old W-German stuff is no longer made and harder to find. Knipex is our go to. Everyone gets a cart of Force tools with some Facom and Gedore add-ons, once a pair of pliers dies we replace it with a Knipex one. These last and they fit in the inserts that Force uses 😂
What? I have never heard Knipex bolt cutter loses to another metal. Never heard our mechanics complain about getting hurt using Cobolt either. We are O&G company operating in remote area, so we stock many hand tools, mostly German and American (snap on) made tools for own use. You must have a very strong hand to cause the damage!
There is something people forget. These are designed to cut, not wiggle and bend the wire. If you try bending, while cutting, or put sideways stress on the blade, it will chip them. For fences, if you will involve sideways forces to blades, there are cheaper end nippers for fence, and knipex also has a R version of bolt cutters for fence,
Those blades are less hardened, but that makes the blades flex more and not chip, while bending forces are aplied.
So context matters.
Recessed blade - round stock. 🔩
Flat blade - flat stock. 🔗
Thats what I was told, by Kuh-Nipex. 🇩🇪
==============================
FYI:
200 R. - will cut, a 1/4" socket extension. Required pressure @ 700lbs.
The handle will bend & things will fly.
You've been warned....
Always wear, eye protection. ✂🔩💥🤺 🙈