KNIPEX Cobolt Compact Bolt Cutter with Slim Multi-Component Grips 200 mm, 71 02 200

Wow! This item is seriously well made. It says “Made in Germany” on the item, and it shows; As soon as I placed it in my hand I knew I was holding a quality 10 inch tool. Then, of course, came the joy of using it - it easily sliced through tough barbed wire, just like butter, making the process clearing a site of old barbed wire effortless. I bought the 10 inch model as I read somewhere it gives more leverage than the 8 inch. Obviously the 8 inch is more compact, but this 10 inch fits well and is easy to operate in one hand. I’m absolutely ‘blown away’ by this brand which, to be honest, i hadn’t even heard of before. A joy to use, and a quality well engineered tool. Hence why the cost becomes a non-issue as it will last me a lifetime. I now intend buying more from the Knipex product range, as presents for my son and other family members.

Fast delivery. Secure packed and lovely presented in German. With Google translation I got it :) The best tool I ever had. As a woman I would say it is the little magic tool :) It did the job in minutes which I struggled to do with cheap tool. It is angled which is very useful. It cut bolts easier then I do my finger nails and without using any of power. Sturdy tool which will last lifetime. Do not think of price as it is worth of any penny. I using it a lot now instead of my old pliers. Very pleased and I recommend this little helper to any household.

I like these mini bolt croppers, lots. They are truly pocket sized, they are comfortable in the hand and boy, do they pack a punch. I haven't tried cutting a 12.9 M6 bolt yet, but they are just fine cutting wire, cable and a piece of 15mmx3mm copper strip. High tensile fence wire is no problem. I wouldn't complain if they opened a little wider, but they wouldn't be a one handed operation then. They are fine how they are. Thank you Knipex.

As always a great quality and solid product from KNIPEX and delivery was sent out very swiftly from the supplier. If I have one complaint and I’m being very critical is that the main jaw doesn’t open that wide however you have to remember it’s a compact bolt cutter.

Bought these small bolt cutters cut through some hard upholstery wire, 3.5mm thick, where attempts with my hacksaw had failed. I’m a woman with poor hand/grip strength and it took two hands to squeeze enough to cut through the wire. That said, it did cut first time as long as I positioned the wire right at the bottom of the V of the cutting blades. The bottom of the V opens up to approx 4mm expanding to 11mm at the top of the V. Would I recommend them? Yes for small jobs around the home they are lightweight, small in size approx 21cm, of seemingly robust build, comfortable to grip, & most importantly they cut first time. They are costly though and for larger jobs or those requiring a lot of repetitive cutting, I would probably buy larger, more substantial cutters.

Excellent quality cutter which work well and are very compact. They have been used on old wire netting and small gauge rebar which they took in their stride.

Brilliant small boot cutters

It is expensive, but I needed something reliable to cut about 20 M5 screws to fix my aluminium window handles. It was not flawless, you need some strength, but it was worth it and cheaper than paying a window repair man.