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Handle Polyvinyl Chloride
Weight 0.47 Pounds
Our scorecard
4.8/5overall
Owner rating4.8/5
4.8 average across 3,300 owner ratings
Popularity4.0/5
3,300 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other hand tools and workshop hand tools we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The KNIPEX 70 02 160 holds a 4.8 rating from 3,300 reviews, the largest review base of any plier in this batch, with about 100 buyers a month. That volume of consistent praise is a strong endorsement for a cutting tool.
The listing confirms a polyvinyl chloride handle, a common dipped-grip material, and a realistic 0.47 pound item weight. It does not publish the cutting capacity or overall length, so confirm those on the product page if you cut specific wire gauges.
At about $32 it is competitively priced for a KNIPEX cutter and undercuts the related 74 02 200 model in this group. For buyers who want the KNIPEX name without a big premium, it is an easy choice.
Pros
Top 4.8 rating across an exceptional 3,300 reviews
KNIPEX brand, a benchmark for cutting pliers
Polyvinyl chloride dipped grip
Credible listed weight of 0.47 pounds
Competitive price near $32
Cons
Cutting capacity and length are not listed
Monthly demand is modest at about 100 bought
No warranty detail published in the listing
Specifications
Handle
Polyvinyl Chloride
Weight
0.47 Pounds
Performance notes
The 4.8 rating across 3,300 reviews is the strongest review signal in this batch, and the PVC grip with a realistic 0.47 pound weight fits a quality KNIPEX cutter. Check the product page for cutting capacity if you work specific wire gauges.
What buyers say
With 3,300 reviews at 4.8 stars, owner sentiment is both vast and very positive, reinforcing KNIPEX's reputation for sharp, durable cutters.
The listing does not publish a cutting capacity or wire-gauge rating, so confirm those details on the product page before relying on it for specific materials.
How does it compare to the KNIPEX 74 02 200?
The 70 02 160 is cheaper at about $32 versus roughly $44, and has more reviews; the 74 02 200 is the higher-leverage option. Both rate 4.8 stars.
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