The KNIPEX 71 22 200 SBA is a plastic-handled bolt cutter weighing 13.12 ounces, rated 4.5 stars from 212 reviews at $72.99, offered in SBA retail packaging with the KNIPEX quality standard.
Buyers who want KNIPEX quality in a plastic-handled compact cutter and prefer the SBA retail-packaged format
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You want the higher-rated 71 22 200 non-SBA variant or need to keep the budget under $60
Handle Plastic
Weight 13.12 ounces
Priced 16% above the category median ($62.99 across 25 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.4/5overall
Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 212 owner ratings
Popularity1.6/5
212 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
The KNIPEX 71 22 200 SBA weighs 13.12 ounces and features a plastic handle, placing it in the sub-1-pound compact class. The SBA suffix indicates retail blister packaging. At $72.99, it is priced higher than several comparable KNIPEX models in this batch, which is consistent with a retail-packaged format.
With 212 reviews at 4.5 stars, it has a moderate review base with a solid rating. The 4.5-star average is slightly below the 4.7 and 4.8 peaks in this lineup, but still reflects a good buyer experience. Notably, the non-SBA variant of the 71 22 200 earns 4.6 stars, which is a minor difference within the margin of typical variance.
For buyers who specifically want the SBA packaging and are comfortable paying the slight premium, the 71 22 200 SBA delivers consistent KNIPEX performance at a known weight. Those focused on ratings per dollar may find better value elsewhere in the lineup.
Pros
Solid 4.5-star rating from 212 verified reviews
Known weight of 13.12 ounces for pre-purchase planning
Plastic handle provides reliable grip
KNIPEX quality in a retail SBA format
Cons
At $72.99, it is more expensive than higher-rated KNIPEX models in this batch
4.5-star rating is below the 4.8-star ceiling of the top KNIPEX picks
No jaw capacity or cutting diameter published
Specifications
Handle
Plastic
Weight
13.12 ounces
Performance notes
The KNIPEX 71 22 200 SBA weighs 13.12 ounces and uses a plastic handle. These are the primary published specs. At just over 13 ounces, it is slightly heavier than the 71 21 200 at 11.7 ounces but still comfortably in the compact, portable range. Cutting capacity is not stated.
What buyers say
Owners rate the 71 22 200 SBA at 4.5 stars from 212 reviews. Buyers who choose this model tend to appreciate the KNIPEX build quality and compact weight. The slightly lower rating compared to the non-SBA 71 22 200 may reflect packaging preferences or price sensitivity rather than tool performance differences.
What is the difference between the KNIPEX 71 22 200 SBA and the 71 22 200?
Both are plastic-handled compact bolt cutters in the same model series. The SBA variant at $72.99 uses retail blister packaging. The standard 71 22 200 at $76.99 has a multi-component handle and a 4.6-star rating from 322 reviews.
How heavy is the KNIPEX 71 22 200 SBA?
The listed weight is 13.12 ounces, placing it in the lightweight compact class alongside other KNIPEX 200-series cutters.
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