The knipex 25 06 vde snipe nose side cutting pliers are precision engineered pliers designed for detailed gripping and cutting work in electrical and electronics applications. These professional grade tools combine the functionality of snipe nose pliers with integrated side cutting edges, making them ideal for electricians and technicians working with fine wiring and components. Featuring half round, long tapered jaws with knurled gripping surfaces, these pliers provide excellent control and grip on small components. The cutting edges are additionally induction hardened to approximately 61 hrc, delivering exceptional durability and cutting performance across soft, medium hard and hard wire up to 2.5mm diameter. The vde insulation ensures these pliers are suitable for live working on electrical installations, meeting stringent safety standards for professional use. The slim 3.0mm tip width and 50mm jaw length allow access to confined spaces whilst maintaining the strength needed for demanding daily use on site. Features and benefits bull induction hardened cutting edges 61 hrc for long lasting sharpness and durability bull half round tapered jaws ideal for precision gripping in tight spaces bull knurled gripping surfaces provide secure hold on components bull vde insulation for safe working on live electrical systems bull cuts medium hard wire up to 2.5mm and hard wire up to 1.6mm diameter specifications cutting capacity medium hard wire Ø 2.5mm cutting capacity hard wire Ø 1.6mm jaw thickness joint 9.0mm tips width 3.0mm tips thickness 2.5mm jaw length 50.0mm head width 16.5mm