Yes, softer steel is tougher. “Thoughness” refers to a steel’s ability to resist chipping, cracking. They are heat treated the same way. It’s only later on, when they induction harden the edge of the blade that they bring the hardness of the edge higher on the regular version. 62 is still very hard. I think the rest of the pliers are tempered to a softer hardness so that they are much stronger/tougher. By only bringing the very edge to a high hardness, it makes sure that, because the hard edge is backed up by softer steel, it won’t chip or crack as easily as it would otherwise. Btw they actually make an 8 inch version WITH the notch in the blade as well. The also make an angled version (with and without the notch as well) that is flat like side cutters on one side to allow you to get near flush on whatever you’re cutting. Nice video btw. Cheers!
I would want the bigger Kuh-Nip-X cutters with the recess to cover more capacity, and the smaller ones without it, so I don't have to worry about keeping smaller wires out of the recess when working in tighter areas.
Knipex says, that this version is for cutting round objects, and the flat teeth version, is for cutting flat objects like a sheet of metal! The "U" shape on the teeth, not only helps the object you cut to not slip out, but also it allows to cut thicker stuff and to cut them easier! There some nails for example, that are harder and can't be cut with the front part of the jaws.
2:05 you don't need to measure. It's written on the tool. The last marking is the length in millimeters. 125 knipex cobra is, 125mm 200 bolt cutter is 200mm 180 bolt cutter is 180mm Stop with inches, start with metric my man.
Knipex tools usually come broken in but certain tools aren’t really meant to come broken in. My 8” mini bolt cutters are stiff like your 6” ones you have in this video. My high leverage end cutters like the ones you have are also stiff. I guess they will probably loosen up with time over the years.
Liked #10 And liked that Kuh-Nip-X 71 01 200 R with that extra power to cut!!! But haveing 2 of those 9's pliers can work together!!! But mini are better with that inside to grip and cut would be Sa-weet too!!!
Interesting video, do you know when this R variant was launched? I never heard of it before. And I have four models. I have one very similar design, for soft metal and plastics.
The 'R' variant has been available for years now, Knipex has just called them their Fencing Cutters. I believe it's meant to allow for gripping and twisting the fence wire without breaking the blade.
Every time i see the Inch version of Rulers , i cannot but think this Inch thing (instead of Metric) was just the American way of not needing to look for your Glasses on later Age, with those huge Numbers XD
@@ParklanCustom I have a 71 31 200 R & it Definitely has a recess! I believe the R is f0r robust (hardness) & can be gotten wit or without it. Mine are are Extremely stiff & reacquire 2 men & a boy to open & close, No Joke!
Yes, softer steel is tougher. “Thoughness” refers to a steel’s ability to resist chipping, cracking. They are heat treated the same way. It’s only later on, when they induction harden the edge of the blade that they bring the hardness of the edge higher on the regular version. 62 is still very hard. I think the rest of the pliers are tempered to a softer hardness so that they are much stronger/tougher. By only bringing the very edge to a high hardness, it makes sure that, because the hard edge is backed up by softer steel, it won’t chip or crack as easily as it would otherwise.
Btw they actually make an 8 inch version WITH the notch in the blade as well. The also make an angled version (with and without the notch as well) that is flat like side cutters on one side to allow you to get near flush on whatever you’re cutting. Nice video btw. Cheers!
I would want the bigger Kuh-Nip-X cutters with the recess to cover more capacity, and the smaller ones without it, so I don't have to worry about keeping smaller wires out of the recess when working in tighter areas.
That makes sense!
Knipex says, that this version is for cutting round objects, and the flat teeth version, is for cutting flat objects like a sheet of metal!
The "U" shape on the teeth, not only helps the object you cut to not slip out, but also it allows to cut thicker stuff and to cut them easier! There some nails for example, that are harder and can't be cut with the front part of the jaws.
2:05 you don't need to measure. It's written on the tool. The last marking is the length in millimeters.
125 knipex cobra is, 125mm
200 bolt cutter is 200mm
180 bolt cutter is 180mm
Stop with inches, start with metric my man.
That is nice to have a solid tool in a very small package
Those little guys are iteration that live in my toolbag !
For their size, these mini bolt cutters really punch above their weight!
thanks for clarifying the recess, never really understood that
Big things do come in small packages! That’s for the feedback by the way 👍🏻
Knipex tools usually come broken in but certain tools aren’t really meant to come broken in. My 8” mini bolt cutters are stiff like your 6” ones you have in this video. My high leverage end cutters like the ones you have are also stiff. I guess they will probably loosen up with time over the years.
Mine was stiff out of the box too. They are in my tackle box permanently for cutting through hooks.
That’s actually a really good idea!
Liked #10 And liked that Kuh-Nip-X 71 01 200 R with that extra power to cut!!! But haveing 2 of those 9's pliers can work together!!! But mini are better with that inside to grip and cut would be Sa-weet too!!!
Got you 200 likes. You welcome!
Another awesome video, Kuh-Nip-X makes such nice tool.
These Kuh-Nip-X bolt cutters are head and shoulders above the rest!
Interesting video, do you know when this R variant was launched? I never heard of it before. And I have four models. I have one very similar design, for soft metal and plastics.
Tbh, I bought them on accident, I didn’t actually realize they were different until I was researching them.
Yeah, I don’t think these were a thing when I bought my 8” pair.
The 'R' variant has been available for years now, Knipex has just called them their Fencing Cutters. I believe it's meant to allow for gripping and twisting the fence wire without breaking the blade.
Every time i see the Inch version of Rulers , i cannot but think this Inch thing (instead of Metric) was just the American way of not needing to look for your Glasses on later Age, with those huge Numbers XD
Kuh-Nip-X. The auto wire strippers next please!
Max. 1900N on the handle (200mm). Is that Newtons? Or what does it mean?
Awesome little tool
Lol I seen something that said the k in knipex is like the c in canvas, kuh-nip-x is also helpful
These work so well! Kuh-Nip-X!
My understanding is the r stands for recess and not robust
There is no recess on the model that has the R at the end of the model number. So that wouldn’t be correct.
@@ParklanCustom I have a 71 31 200 R & it Definitely has a recess! I believe the R is f0r robust (hardness) & can be gotten wit or without it. Mine are are Extremely stiff & reacquire 2 men & a boy to open & close, No Joke!
Kuh-nip-X
I still say Kah-nee-pex
2:54 NASP!
Been watching Doc over at last best tool
Huh?
@@ParklanCustom yeah lol
KUH NI PEX
The tight action is a wee bit annoying ! Not typical of Knipex !
I thought the same.
Kuh-Nip-X simply the best!!!!
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