KNIPEX CoBolt Compact Bolt Cutter 71 31 250 SBA
- 10 inch compact bolt cutter with notched blade
- Up to 1/4 inch (6.0 mm) bolts, nails and rivets in medium hard materials
- 5/32 inch piano wire capacity
- About 64 HRC induction hardened cutting edges
- 40 times manual force from the joint design
- Chrome vanadium steel, forged and multi stage oil hardened
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact forged bolt cutter for small bolts, nails, rivets and wire. It is a small cutter by design, so it will not handle thick lock shackles or large rod.
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ASIN: B0743C6WN2
Overview
A technician who needs to cut bolts, nails and hard wire in tight spaces gets a notched blade with micro structured cutting edges. The joint design multiplies hand force, and the grip surface under the joint can pull wire.
Choose it for strong cutting in a small package, backed by a forged chrome vanadium body and hardened edges. The limitation is capacity: the listing caps medium hard materials at a quarter inch, with no figure for larger stock.
Who it's for
A tradesperson who cuts small fasteners and hard wire and wants a short cutter for tight spots. The notch in the blade holds thicker wire in place while cutting. A buyer facing heavy stock should use a longer bolt cutter.
Pros and cons
- Hardened edges cut piano wire
- Blade notch stops wire slipping
- Gripping surface for pulling wire
- Forged chrome vanadium steel
- Capacity limited to small stock
- Weight not stated
- Handle covering not described
Performance notes
The special joint multiplies the force of the hand, so a short tool can cut hard material. Induction hardened edges resist chipping on bolts and piano wire, while the micro structure helps with wide cross sections. The recess in the blade stops thicker wire slipping out as the jaws close.
Specifications
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Frequently asked questions
How do I cut thick wire with the KNIPEX CoBolt 71 31 250 SBA?
The listing says the recess in the blade makes thicker wire easier to cut and stops the wire slipping out. There is also a gripping surface below the joint for pulling wire.
Is the KNIPEX CoBolt a full size bolt cutter?
No. It is a compact 10 inch cutter rated to a quarter inch on medium hard materials.
What can the KNIPEX CoBolt 71 31 250 SBA cut?
Bolts, nails, rivets and similar medium hard materials up to a quarter inch, and piano wire up to 5/32 inch.