The Knipex 98 52 Cable Knife is a 190 mm fixed-blade knife designed for slitting and stripping the outer sheaths of cables and conduits. The VDE-tested multi-component handle features an ergonomic thumb recess and finger hook that provide controlled force when drawing the blade through insulation. A transparent protective cap covers the 50 mm straight blade when the tool is not in use.
Specifications:
- Part number: 98 52
- Manufacturer: Knipex
- EAN: 4003773035565
- Product type: Cable knife
- Overall dimensions: 190 x 46 x 23 mm
- Blade length: 50 mm
- Weight: 112 g
- Handle: Insulating multi-component grip, VDE-tested
- Standard: DIN EN 60900, IEC 60900
- VDE-tested: Yes
- REACH: Contains no SVHC
- RoHS: Not applicable
Features and benefits:
- Ergonomically shaped handle with anti-slip protection for comfortable use during extended work
- Non-slip soft-component grip surface increases safety and control
- Thumb recess and finger hook at handle end improve force transmission when drawing the blade
- Stable fixed blade with straight cutting edge for consistent, controlled cuts
- Transparent protective cap guards the blade during storage and transport
Applications:
- Slitting the outer sheath of power cables and multicore cables
- Stripping insulation from cables prior to termination in distribution boards or junction boxes
- Longitudinal cuts along conduit and flexible tubing
- Preparing cable ends for installation in electrical panels and enclosures
- General cable preparation tasks in building electrical installation work
Also known as: Knipex 98 52, Knipex 9852, Knipex cable stripper knife, Knipex 190mm cable knife.