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Knipex

KNIPEX 71 21 200 Cutter

  • 8 x 1.97 x 0.51 inches product dimensions
  • 11.7 ounces item weight
  • Hand powered, two handles
  • Fleet and plant maintenance usage
  • 12 month warranty
  • Brushed finish, classic style

Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

A two-handle Knipex cutter powered by hand, filed under bolt cutters. The listing gives no cutting capacity or jaw detail.

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ASIN: B005EXO8AGModel: 71 21 200Category: Bolt Cutters

Overview

Not the long-handled bolt cutter its category suggests, this Knipex is a compact two-handle hand tool in a classic style and a brushed finish. It is rectangular in shape and sold as a single piece.

The reason to look is a maintenance-oriented tool from a specialist maker with a stated usage. The limit is that nothing on the page says what it cuts or how much force it takes.

Who it's for

Maintenance technicians who match the model number to a known job. The two handles work like standard hand cutters. Anyone cutting large bolts needs a far longer tool.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Hand powered, no batteries
  • Defined maintenance usage
Cons
  • Cutting capacity not stated
  • Filed under bolt cutters
  • Warranty is only a year

Performance notes

A two-handle cutter multiplies hand force through its pivot, so jaw geometry and handle length decide what it can cut. Without a stated capacity, matching it to wire or fastener thickness takes checking. A brushed finish helps resist fingerprints and light corrosion.

Specifications

BrandKnipex
Model71 21 200
Dimensions & fit
Product dimensions8 x 1.97 x 0.51 inches
Item weight11.7 ounces
SizeOne Size
Power & efficiency
Power SourceHand-Powered
Construction & materials
MaterialBlend
FinishBrushed
ColorMulti
Included components
Batteries IncludedNo
Warranty & support
Warranty Description12 months
Other details
Number Of Handles2
StyleClassic
ShapeRectangular
UsageFleet and plant maintenance
Measurement SystemInches
PatternSolid

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Frequently asked questions

What is included with the Knipex 71 21 200?

The listing names the cutter itself as the only included component, as a single piece.

Is the Knipex 71 21 200 a bolt cutter?

The category says bolt cutters, but the listing gives an eight inch body, which points to a compact hand cutter.