The 9 Best Knipex mitre Shears (2023 reviews)

The knipex mitre shear is long-lasting, rigid and fits well with your daily usage like a dream. This particular pair of shears is able to cut through a variety of materials in the garage and the size is very beneficial for getting into tight places. It allows the co-ax to maintain its shape, which is great for tight fitting connectors. It fits the hand well and makes clean cuts.

These are excellent for cable shears and have replaced diagonal cutters in about 95% of tasks. It is designed for paper or fabric, not network cable. The handles are really great, but you can not get close to this leverage with traditional electrician scissors. These are, like all knipex tools, very well built and designed. They are very high quality.

Why We Like This:

Lower knotch is great for cable cutting
Fit/finish, scissor action, blade quality is all top shelf
Good investment for long term

Best For low voltage technicians: Knipex Best Scissors

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The knipex best scissors is capable of outshining several other products featured in this list in overall features in its price range. This tool can go from cleanly stripping 24awg wire to easily snipping 6AWG THNN or Telcoflex or Telcoflex. It is proven and tested for durability and function in real world use and conditions. It is great for cutting small wires and insulation around wires. The snips stay in the holder very well, and there is a ball/detent surface that holds them in.

These have an oddly satisfying feel in the hand when cutting. It is easy to carry but plenty sharp for cutting through hide and the joints. These are perfect for low voltage technicians or even hobbyists.

Why We Like This:

Great snips you can even strip up to 26 gauge wire with these
Stays sharp after thousands of cuts
Extremely comfortable to use, and very high quality
Cable, plastic, leather, metal and are great pruning scissors

Best For low voltage cables: Knipex Clean Cut

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The knipex clean cut's superior materials makes sure that it ages well with use. As long as you stick to copper and aluminum, it's an excellent lifetime tool. It does cut cables and wires better than the diagonal cutter with a cleaner round cut. The grip is one of the best. These shears are spring loaded which helps for long days of installing and one-ups of the KT. The blades have some curve and do not distort the cable as much as many other brands of cutters with less curvature.

These shears also do have a lock which keeps them tidy in the tool bag. It is great for dog's nails.

Why We Like This:

Solid built shears for clean cuts
Good brand reputation

Best For Steel wire or iron sheets: Knipex mitre Shear

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The knipex mitre shear is capable of outshining several other products featured in this list in overall features for the price point. It is a great tool for cutting cardboard, plastics, aluminum, brass and copper foils. It is a perfect tool for cutting cardboard, plastics, aluminum, brass and copper foils. It is suitable for steel wire or iron sheets. It comes with opening spring and locking device. The handles are molded just right, the bottom even has the correct drop off.

It is strong and it makes a clean cutter even in hard materials. These are used on a commercial basis cutting almost anything you can think of (usually wire and plastic) with ease.

Why We Like This:

Heavy duty enough for shop tasks and sharp enough for fine detail work
Good brand reputation

Best For trim: Knipex mitre Shear

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate shear. The product is exactly that - it's a simple product that hits all the right notes. It can be a safer alternative to using a knife or razor knife on cables. It is near razor sharp to add to that it is used to strip jackets off wire. It's used to trim small pet nails / claws. It's a small and light alternative for flush cutting smaller.

Why We Like This:

Fantastic shears for cutting copper wire and cable
One of the new comers and featured product

Best For Cutting And Shortening cable Ducts: Knipex mitre Shear

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The knipex mitre shear's high-end materials makes sure that it ages well with use. It is good for cutting and shortening cable ducts and for plastic material up to 5/32" (4.0 mm) thickness. It includes opening spring and easy to use locking device that keeps the blades secure when not in use. It is made of special tool steel, oil-hardened.

Why We Like This:

High-grade chrome vanadium electric steel, oil-hardened
Top notch (like everything knipex makes) and incredibly sharp
Delivers what they promise

Best Easy To Use: Knipex mitre Shear

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Compared with other products by Knipex, the knipex mitre shear has a convenient design. This works amazing for cutting 550 cords. It uses a regular 2 point razor blade which are cost effective for a 10 stanley general duty blade and they work well.

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