r/toolporn • u/_FelixUser_ • 5d ago
Am I part of the cult now?
I've used Knipex tools before and always knew they were the way to go, so I finally pulled the trigger and got one for myself! This model was originally designed for precise cutting work in electronics and precision engineering, but in my case it's going to be the "ultimate" 3D printing filament cutter. Lovin' it so far!
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u/Urban_Meanie 5d ago
Wait until you discover knipex actually makes left and right handed versions of their tools
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u/OddTry2427 5d ago
I have a few knipex tools. My 8 and 9 inch dikes are terrible. I've got a pair of Crescent torque multiplication dikes that are probably 6" that I use daily for a few years now (heavy duty diesel mechanic). Yes, I am aware, this is a very unpopular opinion.
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u/_FelixUser_ 4d ago
Well, I guess unpopular opinions are also welcomed! Have you tried the Knipex TwinForce model? I'll definitely take a look at the Crescent catalog as well
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u/OddTry2427 4d ago
They are shockingly good for the price (or in general). I've got multiple knipex, snap on, matco and none of them come close to how well these do. After years of abuse, they are just like new.
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u/nessism1 5d ago
I have a similar Knipex set. When you are ready to go next-level, check out 3.peaks. SN-130 are amazing. No comparison.
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u/_FelixUser_ 4d ago
Damn, these high-end japanese tools... They are pure art! It would look amazing combined with some Ko-ken and KTC Nepros
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u/brettzio 5d ago
Never seen it before
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u/neonflannel 5d ago
If you use zip ties, these are a must. They flush cut so you don't have a razor sharp tail left over.
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u/pancakesausagestick 5d ago
my favorite tool that I have. Be careful with it though. I once stabbed myself in the hand with mine. Small but dangerous.
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u/here4dagoodvibesonly 5d ago
I love knipex but this is let justifiable to be because my $3 flushies work perfectly and open wider.
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u/0MGWTFL0LBBQ 5d ago
I bought these for filament too. They cut. A couple months ago I bought these and realized what I needed for filament.
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u/Intelligent-Road9893 5d ago
Only if you can name three songs off their album Electric.
Shit. Wrong sub. Welcome to the club.
Great song lyric
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u/SV-97 5d ago
The 125s are as you say for electronics and the like. Using them with plastics (zip ties and the like, I'm guessing it's the same with 3D printing filaments) causes shock loads on the cutters that can eventually break them. The 140s are specifically designed to alleviate that problem (by being slightly beefier).
Of course they're not going to break immediately but in the long run they're not the best option
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u/_FelixUser_ 4d ago
That's an interesting point! I considered buying the 140 mm version, but thought it would be too much for my use case. Since 3D printing filaments are round, it doesn't seem to produce as strong shock loads as when cutting flat nylon zip ties. It's a more "buttery" cut. But I'll test it with harder filaments to make sure it's appropriate. Thank you for your observations!
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u/somethingsoddhere 5d ago
Can you cut 16 gauge pin nails with this?
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u/_FelixUser_ 4d ago
I don't think so. This one is only recommended for steel wires up to 1 mm in diameter (18 gauge). If you need something compact but stronger, I would recommend the 70 02 125 or 70 05 125 model of their diagonal cutters line
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u/Steiney1 5d ago
Are you going to use them on your zip ties so that they don't tear up the forearms of the next guy?
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u/WestCartographer9478 5d ago
Meh, spend 10k then loose 1k of them in various places, then, we will talk. It’s like joining a union, you have to pay your dues, and their due. 🤣
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u/chaotic_ugly 4d ago
Knipex isn't a cult. The tools are top-notch, hand them down to your grandkids type quality. Are you sure you're not thinking about Snap-On?
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u/_FelixUser_ 4d ago
I have an immense respect for Snap-On, but [1] they are pretty hard to find here in Brazil and [2] most of the times their pricing is hard to justify... We use their torque wrenches in my job, and they work amazing, but again, they are just simple and pricey.
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u/MesaGeek 5d ago
All I have to say is I wish someone would have told me it was pronounced “Kuh-Nip-Ex” years ago.
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u/_Celatid_ 3d ago
Those look identical to the cutters my daughter's orthodontist gave her for her braces.
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u/Buddhaq1974 4d ago
Nope...just a sheep
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u/clambroculese 2d ago
Ah yes, the old they’re popular so I have to dislike them to be unique and edgy.
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u/KnipexOfficial 5d ago
One of us... 🙋♂️