AutomationDirect: KNIPEX Pliers and Cutting Tools
September 22, 2026
KNIPEX pliers are professional-grade hand tools engineered for electricians, panel builders, plumbers, maintenance technicians, and automation professionals.
This new lineup includes the industry-renowned Cobra water pump pliers, with pushbutton adjustment and self-locking jaws for fast, slip-free gripping, and the innovative pliers wrench, which combines the versatility of adjustable pliers with smooth parallel jaws that grip fasteners without rounding or damaging surfaces. TwinGrip pliers provide unmatched front-and-side gripping capability for stripped screws and difficult fasteners, while Alligator water pump pliers offer a self-locking jaw geometry for secure holds with minimal effort.
The new additions also include high-leverage linemans pliers, diagonal cutters, CoBolt compact bolt cutters, Super Knips precision cutters, cable shears, ErgoStrip wire and cable strippers, hose and PVC cutters, ear-clamp pliers, and a variety of multi-piece tool sets. Select models feature VDE 1000V insulation for electrical safety and tether-compatible designs for work-at-height applications. Forged from premium tool steel with induction-hardened cutting edges, every KNIPEX tool is engineered for exceptional durability, precision, and long service life.
KNIPEX pliers start at $33.00 (8801180SBA), cutters start at $38.50 (7803125), cable shears start at $45.00 (9511160SBA), stripping and crimping tools start at $27.50 (1098I220SBA), and tool sets start at $116.00 (002007US1).
