KNIPEX 13 96 200 VDE Pliers for Electrical Installation with Pawl 6 in 1 Multifunction Pliers 200mm

Some tools are made for single tasks. Others are designed around the real rhythm of electrical installation, where gripping, stripping, cutting, crimping, and adjusting all happen one after another. The KNIPEX 13 96 200 VDE Pliers for Electrical Installation with Pawl 6 in 1 Multifunction Pliers 200mm is built for exactly that kind of work. Combining six functions in one pair of pliers, it is designed to grip flat and round material, bend, deburr, cut cable, strip conductors, and crimp wire ferrules, helping electricians work more efficiently without reaching for multiple separate tools.

What makes this model especially useful is the way those functions are integrated without compromising control. The gripping surfaces are smooth near the tips, allowing single cores to be held and positioned without damage, while serrated gripping surfaces and a pipe grip provide secure handling on flat and round material. A clear-cut outside edge on the gripping surfaces also supports work on flush-mounted junction boxes and helps with deburring feed-through holes, adding extra value to the tool in the type of finishing and adjustment work electricians encounter daily.

The standout feature of the 13 96 200 version is its integrated pawl and intelligent latching mechanism. When activated, the locking lever keeps the cutting edges closed while the other functions remain available. In practical use, that means you can grip without opening the pliers fully, while the cutting edge stays closed and protected. For repetitive installation work, this adds a level of convenience and edge protection that makes the tool feel even more refined for professional day-to-day use. The integrated opening spring also supports the user during constantly recurring work steps, helping reduce fatigue over time.

For wire preparation, the pliers include stripping holes for conductors of 0.75 to 1.5 mm² and 2.5 mm², along with a crimping die for wire ferrules from 0.5 to 2.5 mm². The integrated cable shears feature induction-hardened precision cutting edges for copper and aluminium cables up to 5 x 2.5 mm² or Ø 15 mm, making the tool highly practical for common installation tasks. Instead of carrying separate cutters, strippers, and ferrule crimpers, electricians can rely on one compact multifunction tool that saves space in the pouch and time on the job.

Built for professional use, the pliers feature a bolted joint for precise, zero-backlash operation, a chrome-plated finish for corrosion resistance, and VDE-tested insulated multi-component grips for safe electrical work. At 200 x 85 x 20 mm and 276 g, they stay compact enough for everyday carry while still offering the strength and control expected from KNIPEX. For electricians who want one premium tool to cover the most common installation tasks, the KNIPEX 13 96 200 is a smart and highly efficient addition to the toolkit.

Key Features

• 6 functions in one pair of pliers
• For gripping, bending, deburring, cable cutting, stripping, and ferrule crimping
• Integrated pawl for gentle gripping
• Intelligent latching mechanism keeps cutting edges closed and protected
• Opening spring supports repetitive work
• Smooth tip surfaces for damage-free gripping of single cores
• Serrated gripping surfaces and pipe grip for flat and round material
• Outside edge for junction box work and deburring feed-through holes
• Stripping holes for 0.75 to 1.5 mm² and 2.5 mm² conductors
• Crimping die for wire ferrules 0.5 to 2.5 mm²
• Cable shears for copper and aluminium cables up to Ø 15 mm / 50 mm²
• Induction-hardened precision cutting edges
• Bolted joint with precise zero-backlash operation
• VDE-tested insulated multi-component grips
• Chrome-plated finish for rust protection