KNIPEX 26 26 200 VDE Snipe Nose Side Cutting Pliers – 200mm Stork Beak Pliers

The KNIPEX 26 26 200 VDE Snipe Nose Side Cutting Pliers, also known as stork beak pliers, are designed for electricians, HVAC technicians, refrigeration technicians and maintenance professionals who need a long-reach insulated plier for gripping, positioning, inserting and cutting. With a 200mm length, chrome-plated finish and VDE-tested insulated multi-component grips, these pliers are ideal for electrical installation, panel work and service tasks in restricted spaces.

The half-round, long tapered jaws provide excellent reach and control when working around terminals, wiring, components and confined assemblies. The distortion-tolerant elastic precision tips are angled at 40°, helping improve access in control cabinets, junction boxes, machines, electric motors and other hard-to-reach areas.

Built with cutting edges for soft, medium-hard and hard wire, the KNIPEX 26 26 200 combines precise gripping with strong cutting performance. The cutting edges are additionally induction hardened to approximately 61 HRC, helping deliver long service life and reliable cutting results in professional trade use.

Key Features

• Professional 200mm VDE snipe nose side cutting pliers for electrical and service work

• Also known as stork beak pliers

• Insulated multi-component grips for safer work around electrical systems

• VDE-tested to DIN EN 60900 and IEC 60900 standards

• Suitable for installation, insertion, assembly, gripping and cutting tasks

• Half-round, long tapered jaws for precise gripping and positioning

• Distortion-tolerant elastic precision tips provide stability under torsion

• 40° angled tips improve access in confined or difficult-to-reach areas

• Extra-long jaws help reach components and wires in control cabinets and machines

• Cutting edges suitable for soft, medium-hard and hard wire

• Cutting edges additionally induction hardened to approximately 61 HRC

• Chrome-plated pliers and head for corrosion resistance and easy cleaning

• Forged from vanadium electric steel and oil hardened for professional durability

• Lightweight 204g design for good control during detailed electrical work

• Ideal for switchboards, control panels, junction boxes, terminals and service vehicles

Specifications

• Brand: KNIPEX

• Product Number: 2626200

• KNIPEX Part Number: 26 26 200

• Product Name: KNIPEX Snipe Nose Side Cutting Pliers

• Alternative Name: Stork Beak Pliers

• Tool Type: VDE Insulated Snipe Nose Side Cutting Pliers

• Length: 200mm

• Pliers Finish: Chrome-plated

• Head Finish: Chrome-plated

• Handle Type: Insulated multi-component grips, VDE-tested

• Jaw Type: Half-round, long, tapered jaws

• Tip Design: Distortion-tolerant elastic precision tips

• Tip Angle: 40°

• Cutting Edges: Suitable for soft, medium-hard and hard wire

• Cutting Edge Hardness: Approximately 61 HRC

• Cutting Capacity, Medium-Hard Wire: Ø 3.2mm

• Cutting Capacity, Hard Wire: Ø 2.2mm

• Jaw Thickness at Joint: 9.5mm

• Tips Width: 3.0mm

• Tips Thickness: 2.5mm

• Gripping Surface Length: 23.0mm

• Jaw Length: 73.0mm

• Head Width: 18mm

• Material: Vanadium electric steel, forged and oil hardened

• Standards: DIN ISO 5745, DIN EN 60900 and IEC 60900

• VDE Tested: Yes

• REACH Compliance: Does not contain SVHC

• RoHS Compliance: Not applicable

• Dimensions: 200 x 56 x 19mm

• Weight: 204g

• EAN / Barcode: 4003773022855

• Application: Gripping, positioning, inserting, assembly and cutting wire or electrical components in confined spaces

Ideal For

• Professional electricians

• Industrial electricians

• HVAC technicians

• Refrigeration technicians

• Electrical maintenance workers

• Service technicians

• Switchboard and control panel work

• Junction boxes and terminal work

• Machine and electric motor wiring

• Fine gripping and positioning in restricted areas

• Cutting soft, medium-hard and hard wire

• Electrical installation, maintenance and assembly tasks

• Trade tool kits, service bags and maintenance vehicles

Professional VDE Stork Beak Pliers for Electrical Installation Work

The KNIPEX 26 26 200 VDE Snipe Nose Side Cutting Pliers are built for tradespeople who need long-reach access, precise gripping and reliable cutting in one insulated tool. With 40° angled precision tips, long tapered jaws, VDE-tested insulated handles and induction-hardened cutting edges, they provide practical control and cutting strength for detailed electrical work.

For electricians, HVAC technicians, refrigeration technicians and industrial maintenance teams, these KNIPEX 200mm stork beak pliers deliver trusted trade quality, comfortable insulated handling and excellent reach for panels, terminals, switchboards, machines and confined service areas.