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Knipex 8" High Leverage Angled Diagonal Cutting Pliers

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Lowes has Knipex 8" High Leverage Angled Diagonal Cutting Pliers (74 21 200) for $27.98 (price in cart). Choose free store pickup where stock permits or shipping is free on $45+.

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Key Features:
  • High leverage Diagonal Cutters for very tough, continuous use
  • 20% reduction in required force compared to conventional diagonal cutters of the same length
  • Precision cutting edges
  • High leverage means less force required because the rivet is cloer to the cutting edge
  • Cutting Capacity - up to 11/64" for medium wire, up to 1/8" for hard and up to 3/32" for piano wire

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Lowes has Knipex 8" High Leverage Angled Diagonal Cutting Pliers (74 21 200) for $27.98 (price in cart). Choose free store pickup where stock permits or shipping is free on $45+.

Thanks to Community Member minidragon for posting this deal.

Key Features:
  • High leverage Diagonal Cutters for very tough, continuous use
  • 20% reduction in required force compared to conventional diagonal cutters of the same length
  • Precision cutting edges
  • High leverage means less force required because the rivet is cloer to the cutting edge
  • Cutting Capacity - up to 11/64" for medium wire, up to 1/8" for hard and up to 3/32" for piano wire

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $10.45 lower (27.2% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $38.43 at the time of this posting. -StrawMan86
  • About this product:
    • 4.8 out of 5 stars rating at Amazon based on over 1,000 customer reviews
  • About this store:


No longer available:
  • Amazon has Knipex 8" High Leverage Angled Diagonal Cutting Pliers (74 21 200) for $27.98. Shipping is free.

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Practical is that you are not dragging your fingers and knuckles when on a flat surface and like Andy said, you can get more of a flush cut. When the handles are out in the open, either is fine, but when in a narrow opening, the angle may hinder reaching far enough.

The variables are the why if you work on enough stuff, you will eventually want both.
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I use these angled ones much more frequently than the straight high leverage. Practical homeowner use: it's easier in tight spaces like in a junction box if you're doing any light switch upgrades. Also can cut things closer to flush like you said, but not like end cutters. Have seen no downsides, but I'm not an electrician.

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Jul 22, 2022 08:43 PM
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rhlolJul 22, 2022 08:43 PM
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Anyone know the difference between this and the 7401200 that was front page yesterday. Looks like this one is slightly lighter and just millimeters different in size. Cutting specs look the same. Anything else?
Jul 22, 2022 10:30 PM
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snobordirJul 22, 2022 10:30 PM
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Quote from rhlol :
Anyone know the difference between this and the 7401200 that was front page yesterday. Looks like this one is slightly lighter and just millimeters different in size. Cutting specs look the same. Anything else?
They're angled. The head angles away from the body so you can cut things closer to flush without having to move your fingers out of the way.

I'm curious if anyone with lots of experience has to say about the practical difference, though. Is the angle ever annoying or is the added versatility a pure win?
Jul 22, 2022 10:39 PM
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AndytimeJul 22, 2022 10:39 PM
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Quote from snobordir :
They're angled. The head angles away from the body so you can cut things closer to flush without having to move your fingers out of the way.

I'm curious if anyone with lots of experience has to say about the practical difference, though. Is the angle ever annoying or is the added versatility a pure win?
I use these angled ones much more frequently than the straight high leverage. Practical homeowner use: it's easier in tight spaces like in a junction box if you're doing any light switch upgrades. Also can cut things closer to flush like you said, but not like end cutters. Have seen no downsides, but I'm not an electrician.
Jul 22, 2022 10:41 PM
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snobordirJul 22, 2022 10:41 PM
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Quote from Andytime :
I use these angled ones much more frequently than the straight high leverage. Practical homeowner use: it's easier in tight spaces like in a junction box if you're doing any light switch upgrades. Also can cut things closer to flush like you said, but not like end cutters. Have seen no downsides, but I'm not an electrician.
Thanks for chiming in! I'll probably go for the angled, I don't need both. Would be homeowner use as you described.

Kinda wish they were flush but they don't really make high-leverage flush ones, best I can tell?
Jul 23, 2022 01:23 AM
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ToolDealsJul 23, 2022 01:23 AM
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Quote from snobordir :
They're angled. The head angles away from the body so you can cut things closer to flush without having to move your fingers out of the way.

I'm curious if anyone with lots of experience has to say about the practical difference, though. Is the angle ever annoying or is the added versatility a pure win?
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Practical is that you are not dragging your fingers and knuckles when on a flat surface and like Andy said, you can get more of a flush cut. When the handles are out in the open, either is fine, but when in a narrow opening, the angle may hinder reaching far enough.

The variables are the why if you work on enough stuff, you will eventually want both.
Jul 23, 2022 01:32 AM
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statfishJul 23, 2022 01:32 AM
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Quote from snobordir :
Thanks for chiming in! I'll probably go for the angled, I don't need both. Would be homeowner use as you described.

Kinda wish they were flush but they don't really make high-leverage flush ones, best I can tell?
Same. I also grabbed the angled for versatility.
Jul 23, 2022 02:05 AM
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jdoublehJul 23, 2022 02:05 AM
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This is the regular price for these at Lowe's. I bought a pair a couple months back. They're great by the way.

The angle is also useful for lifting nails and staples - with the caveat that these are pretty sharp and the cutting leverage is quite high, so you'll need to be careful to not squeeze too hard and cut the nail you're trying to remove, if using them for this purpose.
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blockyJul 23, 2022 01:18 PM
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Quote from snobordir :
Thanks for chiming in! I'll probably go for the angled, I don't need both. Would be homeowner use as you described.

Kinda wish they were flush but they don't really make high-leverage flush ones, best I can tell?
These cutters are potentially for hard wire and small bolts. As with a knife, they cut by wedging into the material, cleaving and deforming it. The cutting edges need that wider angle and triangle of material backing it on both shoulders or it won't have the toughness to do hardwire without chipping. If the cutters were less hardened on the edge, it might roll or deform.

With enough patience, one could wet grind this into a very tough pair of flush cutters, but likely, it would still be easily damaged by even thin hard wire.
Jul 23, 2022 03:47 PM
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AndytimeJul 23, 2022 03:47 PM
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Quote from jdoubleh :
This is the regular price for these at Lowe's. I bought a pair a couple months back. They're great by the way.

The angle is also useful for lifting nails and staples - with the caveat that these are pretty sharp and the cutting leverage is quite high, so you'll need to be careful to not squeeze too hard and cut the nail you're trying to remove, if using them for this purpose.
Gotta disagree with you here. This is not the regular price for angled high leverage cutters at Lowes. At least in my area (about 100 sq miles), all of the Lowes stores do not carry knipex in store. The online prices are usually higher than Amazon. Occasionally they will be the same or mirror an Amazon price.
Jul 23, 2022 04:44 PM
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jdoublehJul 23, 2022 04:44 PM
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Quote from Andytime :
Gotta disagree with you here. This is not the regular price for angled high leverage cutters at Lowes. At least in my area (about 100 sq miles), all of the Lowes stores do not carry knipex in store. The online prices are usually higher than Amazon. Occasionally they will be the same or mirror an Amazon price.
I can definitely see that being the case for online purchases. But the only thing that fluctuates price dynamically (with the digital price tags) in my local store is lumber. My local Lowes carries these, lineman pliers, and Cobra 10", which are $35.85. This is in Columbus, GA fwiw.
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RealjohnJul 23, 2022 05:05 PM
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Quote from snobordir :
They're angled. The head angles away from the body so you can cut things closer to flush without having to move your fingers out of the way.

I'm curious if anyone with lots of experience has to say about the practical difference, though. Is the angle ever annoying or is the added versatility a pure win?
Much more functional in auto repair. Great for installing or removing cotter pins, grabbing wire etc.
Jul 23, 2022 05:11 PM
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snobordirJul 23, 2022 05:11 PM
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Quote from Realjohn :
Much more functional in auto repair. Great for installing or removing cotter pins, grabbing wire etc.
Which is better for auto, straight or angled?
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httyuwmaJul 23, 2022 05:40 PM
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You definitely want the angled dykes. The straight ones feel odd when using and are less versatile.
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httyuwmaJul 23, 2022 05:48 PM
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AquaCatfish2700Jul 23, 2022 07:35 PM
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Have this kind of tool for years.Maybe used it once or twice. Very specialty tool.
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