Great comparison, man! I first got the notched 250mm model and was delighted by its performance, it truly is a beast. I recently got the notched 160mm model and I just love it, such a tiny thing with such capacity and ease of cutting, it's great. From my experience so far, I can confidently say, that the notch makes a HUGE difference and I'm so glad I opted for these versions. Yes, it can be a little tricky sometimes, when you want to cut flat or smaller stuff, but being able to trap the material so close to the pivots, makes every cut SO MUCH easier and effortless. Cutting stuff with these great bolt cutters can become very addicting, but it can also be very therapeutic in some way, lol...
You forgot to mention that these bolt cutters also have a ridged secondary jaw between the handles that can be used for gripping or crimping. I discovered this the other day. These things are awesome.
The flickering of your lights is annoying and is why is stopped at 2 minutes and posted this. I we I’ll try to continue but in a dim room it’s is hard on the eyes.
I used to carry a mini bolt cutter while fixing barbed-wire, electric fence wire, and high tensile fencing. A pocketable bolt cutter is a great tool, but it has a pretty narrow set of uses as compared to a pocketable side-cutter or set of diag's. For most users, a bigger bolt cutter is the one to get.
Knipex and Victorinox are very addictive. Victorinox Spirit X for EDC or Swisstool X for the job.Compact,Super Tinker or Explorer for Urban EDC and Rucksack or Farmer for the outdoors. Knipex 150 Cobra and wrench and this 160 CoBolt for EDC , 180 Cobra around house and bigger Cobras for professional use.All are a MUST have. Another great review sir,thank you for your efforts.
Great video thanks,cutters lineman's pliers and wather Pump pliers , knipex cobra and knipex wrench , For me the best quality and strong tools 💪💪💪 lenghts here from Portugal 🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹
@@txtoolcrib I think you are probably right. I may have the 8" version with comfort grip. I'll have to check. I wonder why no comfort grip option though? Comfort grip is not great for EDC probably but if you use it often it seems like a logical option for me, at work. The Knipex high leverage side cutters are nearly as good at cutting "piano wire" etc., although they are probably longer
How would the 160 cutters compare to Wave or Spirit cutters? I EDC a Spirit, a PS4 and a Crocotool, so would these 160 cutters offer more capability? Are there cutters the size of the Cobra XS that are better than the Spirit cutters?
The 160’s are about 6 1/4” long. So they are quite a bit longer than the wave. As far as how these cutters compare to any multi tool out there, there isn’t a multi tool in the world that can cut better than these.
@@Sakpan74GrΛίγο αργά η απάντηση αλλά κάλιο αργά παρα ποτέ! Το μόνα καλύτερα από πολυεργαλεία και γενικά τα καλύτερα εργαλεία στο κόσμο, είναι της εταιρίας Knipex.Το καλύτερο κοφτάκι στο κόσμο, είναι το Knipex 71 31 160, η καλύτερη μικρή πένσα είναι η Cobra 87 01 150. Αν θες τελείως μικροσκοπική, τότε ή ίδια βγαίνει και σε τοσοδούλα Cobra 87 01 125. Αυτά, αν τα συνδιάσεις για καθημερινή χρήση, είναι όχι απλά καλύτερα από οποιοδήποτε πολυεργαλείο, αλλά κι από οποιοδήποτε μεγάλο επαγγελματικό εργαλείο!! Μπορεί να είναι μικρά, αλλά έχουν πάρα πολύ μεγαλύτερη δύναμη, από ότι φαντάζεσαι! Επίσης εκτός από αυτό, τα λες και πολυεργαλεία, μιας και το κοφτάκι και η Cobra που σου πρότεινα, έχουν κι άλλες λειτουργίες. Για παράδειγμα, το κοφτάκι έχει και πένσα με δόντια, που δε φαίνεται αλλά υπάρχει και λειτουργεί κανονικότατα και σαν crinper. Η Cobra εκτός από πένσα, είναι και γαλλικό κλειδί και γκαζοντανάλια και κάβουρας, η οποία μπορεί να σηκώσει και εσένα τον ίδιο, πατώντας πάνω στη λαβή της με το πόδι σου, ενώ αυτή έχει "δαγκώσει" μια σωλήνα για παράδειγμα. Άρα μπορείς να τη χρησιμοποιήσεις κυριολεκτικά και σα σκαλοπάτι.
@@greekveteran2715 ευχαριστώ για την απάντηση! Τελικά πήρα την Cobra XS8700100 κι ένα κοφτάκι knipex 70 01 110. Μικρά στο μάτι, μεγάλα στο κρεβάτι! Apologize to our non Greek speaking friends, so here is the translation: Thanks for the answer. I finally got the Cobra XS 8700100 and the Knipex diagonal cutter 70 01 110. Small in the eye, but huge on the bed (Greek expression, when something small works wonders).
@@Sakpan74Gr Αυτό ακριβώς! Υπάρχουν και κλάσεις ανώτερα μικρά Κnipex.Το πρόβλημα με εκείνα, είναι ότι είναι εθιστικά. Τη πρώτη φορά που μου τα είχαν προτείνει στη δουλειά πριν δεκαετίες, με είχαν προειδοποιήσει ότι προκαλεί εθισμό η εταιρία και γέλασα. δε το πίστεψα. Κι όμως εθίστηκα και εγώ, όπως και άλλοι πολλοί, και δε ξέρω κι εγώ, πόσα Knipex έχω τώρα...κι άλλα πόσα έχω χάσει στη δουλειά.. Καλοδούλευτα φίλε!!
I'm going to have to check on these use a cheap set from tractor supply. Cut alot of ss tig wire 3/32 1/8 5/32. Use Klein side cutters for years and they dont hold up very long on the 1/8 and up. And if they aren't name brand they really didnt last long.
Good review again buddy. Those size comparisons will come in handy for the edc folks I had a moment of weakness last night and ordered the 400mm cobras.. be interesting to see how they compare to my blue point channel locks that are just a touch bigger but straight jaw
@@txtoolcrib I blame you lol I love my big blue point channel locks for when you really need to put a squeeze on something and I don't really need anything else....the cobras I've bought just for a comparison. I've had 125 and 180 cobras for ages and love them so got curious about the big boys
@@greekveteran2715 I'm sure I'll enjoy them. I agree with your other comment too. Knipex tools definitely have that x factor making them addictive. I've chewed Ben's ear off on here about my mini bolt cutters lol. They just do it for me
@@deputyprepper4931 sorry I don't think I was very clear there. What meant was I'll use the 8" version all day long cutting barbed wire so the 6" will manage just fine
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Great comparison, man!
I first got the notched 250mm model and was delighted by its performance, it truly is a beast. I recently got the notched 160mm model and I just love it, such a tiny thing with such capacity and ease of cutting, it's great.
From my experience so far, I can confidently say, that the notch makes a HUGE difference and I'm so glad I opted for these versions. Yes, it can be a little tricky sometimes, when you want to cut flat or smaller stuff, but being able to trap the material so close to the pivots, makes every cut SO MUCH easier and effortless.
Cutting stuff with these great bolt cutters can become very addicting, but it can also be very therapeutic in some way, lol...
You forgot to mention that these bolt cutters also have a ridged secondary jaw between the handles that can be used for gripping or crimping. I discovered this the other day. These things are awesome.
These little guys are perfect for when your friend hooks himself while fishing. Destroys 4/0 hooks like it's nothing. A staple in my tackle box.
Yeah, these cutters really impressed me.
If they had an 800 series that would get though anything . 😂 Really great comparison. Do you think either one would be able to get though a pad lock ?
Great reviews!
How do both of them do with chain link fence?
Chain link fence is no match for these cutters.
The flickering of your lights is annoying and is why is stopped at 2 minutes and posted this.
I we I’ll try to continue but in a dim room it’s is hard on the eyes.
I’m sorry. I didn’t realize that my freezer was on the same circuit as my workbench light. I’ll try not to let that happen again.
TX Tool Crib it’s all good.
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Can you use the Knipex 71 01 160 as a replacement of their 6 inch diagonal cutters? In other words, can the bolt cutters cut zip ties at a close edge?
Thanks for the review. Looks like a great tool. Will these little beauties snip through barb wire well?
I used to carry a mini bolt cutter while fixing barbed-wire, electric fence wire, and high tensile fencing. A pocketable bolt cutter is a great tool, but it has a pretty narrow set of uses as compared to a pocketable side-cutter or set of diag's. For most users, a bigger bolt cutter is the one to get.
Knipex and Victorinox are very addictive. Victorinox Spirit X for EDC or Swisstool X for the job.Compact,Super Tinker or Explorer for Urban EDC and Rucksack or Farmer for the outdoors. Knipex 150 Cobra and wrench and this 160 CoBolt for EDC , 180 Cobra around house and bigger Cobras for professional use.All are a MUST have. Another great review sir,thank you for your efforts.
They certainly are, but it’s money well spent.
Excellent information on the 160 cutters so informative keep up the good research
Thank you.
Why is it so nice and satisfying to watch a Man cutting Nails and Cables❓🙂👍🏻
It’s a guy thing, I completely understand.
@@txtoolcrib 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
They cut amazingly for there size, thanks for posting. 👍🙂
They sure do.
These Knipex mini bolt cutters or the Knipex x-cut side cutters? Both are 160mm long. Thanks
Great video thanks,cutters lineman's pliers and wather Pump pliers , knipex cobra and knipex wrench , For me the best quality and strong tools 💪💪💪 lenghts here from Portugal 🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹
Right on
The 6.25" ones, definitely...
These are definitely where you buy the comfort grip handle for my purposes
Unfortunately, this smaller model is not available with the comfort grips.
@@txtoolcrib I think you are probably right. I may have the 8" version with comfort grip. I'll have to check. I wonder why no comfort grip option though?
Comfort grip is not great for EDC probably but if you use it often it seems like a logical option for me, at work.
The Knipex high leverage side cutters are nearly as good at cutting "piano wire" etc., although they are probably longer
Very handy! Is it feasible to do a hole at the end of the 160 handle so you can loop it off your belt?
I'm not sure how feasible that is. They use hardened steel in their products, it might be very tough to get through.
Great comparison 👏
How would the 160 fair against chain link fence wire? That would be the real reason I would buy one.
Slice through it like it wasn’t even there.
How would the 160 cutters compare to Wave or Spirit cutters? I EDC a Spirit, a PS4 and a Crocotool, so would these 160 cutters offer more capability? Are there cutters the size of the Cobra XS that are better than the Spirit cutters?
The 160’s are about 6 1/4” long. So they are quite a bit longer than the wave. As far as how these cutters compare to any multi tool out there, there isn’t a multi tool in the world that can cut better than these.
@@txtoolcrib is there something smaller but better than multi tools?
@@Sakpan74GrΛίγο αργά η απάντηση αλλά κάλιο αργά παρα ποτέ! Το μόνα καλύτερα από πολυεργαλεία και γενικά τα καλύτερα εργαλεία στο κόσμο, είναι της εταιρίας Knipex.Το καλύτερο κοφτάκι στο κόσμο, είναι το Knipex 71 31 160, η καλύτερη μικρή πένσα είναι η Cobra 87 01 150. Αν θες τελείως μικροσκοπική, τότε ή ίδια βγαίνει και σε τοσοδούλα Cobra 87 01 125. Αυτά, αν τα συνδιάσεις για καθημερινή χρήση, είναι όχι απλά καλύτερα από οποιοδήποτε πολυεργαλείο, αλλά κι από οποιοδήποτε μεγάλο επαγγελματικό εργαλείο!! Μπορεί να είναι μικρά, αλλά έχουν πάρα πολύ μεγαλύτερη δύναμη, από ότι φαντάζεσαι!
Επίσης εκτός από αυτό, τα λες και πολυεργαλεία, μιας και το κοφτάκι και η Cobra που σου πρότεινα, έχουν κι άλλες λειτουργίες. Για παράδειγμα, το κοφτάκι έχει και πένσα με δόντια, που δε φαίνεται αλλά υπάρχει και λειτουργεί κανονικότατα και σαν crinper. Η Cobra εκτός από πένσα, είναι και γαλλικό κλειδί και γκαζοντανάλια και κάβουρας, η οποία μπορεί να σηκώσει και εσένα τον ίδιο, πατώντας πάνω στη λαβή της με το πόδι σου, ενώ αυτή έχει "δαγκώσει" μια σωλήνα για παράδειγμα. Άρα μπορείς να τη χρησιμοποιήσεις κυριολεκτικά και σα σκαλοπάτι.
@@greekveteran2715 ευχαριστώ για την απάντηση! Τελικά πήρα την Cobra XS8700100 κι ένα κοφτάκι knipex 70 01 110. Μικρά στο μάτι, μεγάλα στο κρεβάτι!
Apologize to our non Greek speaking friends, so here is the translation:
Thanks for the answer. I finally got the Cobra XS 8700100 and the Knipex diagonal cutter 70 01 110. Small in the eye, but huge on the bed (Greek expression, when something small works wonders).
@@Sakpan74Gr Αυτό ακριβώς! Υπάρχουν και κλάσεις ανώτερα μικρά Κnipex.Το πρόβλημα με εκείνα, είναι ότι είναι εθιστικά. Τη πρώτη φορά που μου τα είχαν προτείνει στη δουλειά πριν δεκαετίες, με είχαν προειδοποιήσει ότι προκαλεί εθισμό η εταιρία και γέλασα. δε το πίστεψα. Κι όμως εθίστηκα και εγώ, όπως και άλλοι πολλοί, και δε ξέρω κι εγώ, πόσα Knipex έχω τώρα...κι άλλα πόσα έχω χάσει στη δουλειά..
Καλοδούλευτα φίλε!!
Will the 160s do toilet bolts ?
I have the 200 and the 160. Both can't do it.
your transformer needs change
I’m not sure what that means.
@@txtoolcrib your lights are flickering and there is a buzz
@@rumorscameras are you an electrician?
Can we see a 800, because now I’m curious?
I know right! Just not my day!
For 800mm bolt cutters from knipex we'll have to wait for his second Morgage to come through lol
No 800's I'm afraid. 760 or 910mm lol
www.knipex.com/index.php?id=1216&L=1&page=group_detail&parentID=1367&groupID=1474
I'm going to have to check on these use a cheap set from tractor supply. Cut alot of ss tig wire 3/32 1/8 5/32. Use Klein side cutters for years and they dont hold up very long on the 1/8 and up. And if they aren't name brand they really didnt last long.
These would work fantastic on TIG rod. There are some other decent ones out there, but I like this smaller version for those sort of tasks.
Good review again buddy. Those size comparisons will come in handy for the edc folks
I had a moment of weakness last night and ordered the 400mm cobras.. be interesting to see how they compare to my blue point channel locks that are just a touch bigger but straight jaw
That wasn't a moment of weakness,that was a moment of greatness! lol Enjoy your Cobra sir! IMO Best pliers ever made.
I’ve got some of those bigger ones in my Amazon cart. I’m just waiting for an excuse to buy them.
@@txtoolcrib I blame you lol
I love my big blue point channel locks for when you really need to put a squeeze on something and I don't really need anything else....the cobras I've bought just for a comparison.
I've had 125 and 180 cobras for ages and love them so got curious about the big boys
@@greekveteran2715 I'm sure I'll enjoy them.
I agree with your other comment too. Knipex tools definitely have that x factor making them addictive. I've chewed Ben's ear off on here about my mini bolt cutters lol. They just do it for me
Lol.My bad.
I like lots , fit easily in my Go Bag !
They are really quite impressive for their size.
Does it cut chain link fence and razor wire
I don’t think I’ve ever cut razor wire before. If you were using this to cut chain-link fence, this tool wouldn’t even blink.
@@txtoolcrib
I guess I meant barbed wire fence.
Deputy Prepper you’ll have no issue with barbed wire with these cutters.
@@deputyprepper4931 the 8" are my barbed wire cutting tool and I do a lot of fencing
@@deputyprepper4931 sorry I don't think I was very clear there.
What meant was I'll use the 8" version all day long cutting barbed wire so the 6" will manage just fine