The Knipex 71 72 460 is a mid-size, 2,100-gram bolt cutter rated 4.5 stars from 119 reviews at $102.00, sitting between the compact 71 01 200 and the larger 71 72 610 in both weight and price.
Users who need more cutting leverage than a compact model provides but want to avoid the full 2,550-gram weight of the larger 71 72 610
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Handle Plastic
Weight 2100 Grams
Priced 62% above the category median ($62.99 across 25 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.4/5overall
Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 119 owner ratings
Popularity0.6/5
119 owner reviews, fewer 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
Knipex offers the 71 72 460 as a mid-format cutter weighing 2,100 grams with a plastic handle, priced at $102.00. It slots neatly between the highly active 71 01 200 (lighter, lower-priced, far more reviews) and the heavy 71 72 610 (heavier, pricier) for buyers who want something in the middle range.
With 119 reviews at 4.5 stars, the 71 72 460 has a smaller but respectable owner base. The 4.5-star average reflects solid satisfaction without the near-perfect rating of the most popular compact models. At $102.00, the price is significant for what the published specs describe.
Buyers who genuinely need the mid-size format will find the 71 72 460 a capable choice. Those unsure whether they need the larger size over the 71 01 200 should note that the compact model has dramatically more verified buyer activity at nearly half the price.
Pros
4.5-star rating from 119 verified reviews
Mid-range weight of 2,100 grams for balanced leverage
Plastic handle provides consistent grip
Knipex quality at a price below the 71 72 610
Cons
At $102.00, significantly more expensive than the highly rated 71 01 200
Only 119 reviews compared to thousands for other Knipex models in the category
Jaw capacity and cutting diameter specs are not published in the listing
Specifications
Handle
Plastic
Weight
2100 Grams
Performance notes
The listed weight of 2,100 grams and plastic handle are the primary published specs. No cutting capacity or jaw opening is stated, so performance expectations for specific materials cannot be confirmed from the listing data. The weight class suggests it is built for more demanding cutting than a sub-1-pound compact model.
What buyers say
Owners give the 71 72 460 a 4.5-star average. The lower review count compared to other Knipex models reflects its more specific audience rather than poor performance. Buyers who choose this size class tend to rate it positively for build quality, consistent with the broader Knipex lineup.
How does the Knipex 71 72 460 compare to the 71 72 610?
The 71 72 460 weighs 2,100 grams versus 2,550 grams for the 71 72 610, and costs $102.00 versus $136.72. Both use plastic handles and are in the mid-to-heavy class, but the 71 72 610 is the heavier, pricier option.
Is $102.00 a fair price for this cutter?
Within the Knipex bolt cutter lineup, the 71 72 460 sits at a premium price for its size class. The compact 71 01 200 at $54.49 with far more reviews is better value for most buyers unless the larger format is specifically required.
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