Knipex
End Cutting Nippers 280mm — Heavy Duty
Part No: 68 01 280 | Barcode: 4003773078128
Heavy-duty 280mm end cutting nippers forged from special tool steel with 61 HRC induction-hardened cutting edges. The largest model in the Knipex 68 01 series, cutting soft wire up to 4.5mm and hard wire up to 3.2mm.
280mm Length
61 HRC Cutting Edge
4.5mm Soft Wire
3.2mm Hard Wire
465g
Made in Germany
Key Features & Benefits
- Heavy-duty 280mm length — maximum leverage for cutting thick wire and rebar tie wire with less effort.
- Cuts soft wire up to 4.5mm — handles heavier gauge binding wire than smaller models.
- Cuts hard wire up to 3.2mm — tackles hardened wire that smaller nippers cannot cut cleanly.
- 61 HRC induction-hardened edges — long-lasting cutting performance on tough materials.
- Optimised head shape — designed for tightening steel mesh knots in reinforced concrete work.
When to Use These Nippers
The 280mm model is the heavy-duty choice for concreters and steel fixers working with thicker gauge wire and rebar assemblies. Choose this size when you need maximum cutting capacity and leverage for all-day heavy wire work.
Product Specifications
| Part No. | Length | Soft Wire | Med Wire | Hard Wire | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 01 160 | 160mm | — | — | — | 240g |
| 68 01 180 | 180mm | — | — | — | — |
| 68 01 200 | 200mm | — | — | — | 500g |
| 68 01 280 ★ | 280mm | 4.5mm | 4.0mm | 3.2mm | 465g |
★ You are viewing the highlighted variant. Other sizes in this series are also available.







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