Safety knives

Safety knives bring together 21 KNIPEX codes for cutting packaging, slitting and stripping cable sheaths in electromechanical installation, plant maintenance and industrial packaging. The page is arranged by function: handheld universal knives such as the CutiX 90 10 165 BK at 165 mm long, the folding knife 16 20 50 SB, and the electrician's folding-handle knives 16 20 16 SB and 16 20 28 SB.

The cable-specific group includes 16 30 135 SB for round cables Ø 6.0–29.0 mm, 16 20 165 SB for Ø 8–28 mm, and the STX60 16 45 220 for longitudinal and circular cutting on hard cables Ø 30–60 mm. The 98 54 cable knife with an insulated straight blade, 190 mm long, is used on electrical cable sheathing. Spare blades and the blade guide rail have their own codes.

Each code comes with an EAN and the specifications published by KNIPEX, as genuine goods imported from Germany.

Safety knives gather cutting, slitting and cable-stripping tools for electromechanical installation, plant maintenance and industrial packaging. The group currently holds 21 KNIPEX codes, ranging from universal cutter knives, folding knives and electrician's folding-handle knives to tools for slitting round cable sheaths and the matching spare blades. The functional range is fairly broad. Some codes handle round cables Ø 6.0–29.0 mm such as 16 30 135 SB, while others address hard cables Ø 30–60 mm such as 16 45 220.

Alongside these is the 98 54 cable knife with an insulated straight blade, 190 mm long, for work on electrical cable sheathing. Users select according to cable diameter, the type of cut required and the working conditions on site. Accessory codes such as spare blades and the blade guide rail also belong to the same group, helping to keep tools serviceable over time.

This page organises items by function to shorten search time. You can quickly view the handheld universal knife group, the group of dedicated cable slitting and stripping tools, then the group of blades and replacement parts. Every code has its own detail page with the EAN and the basic specifications published by KNIPEX. This approach suits electromechanical technicians, industrial maintenance teams and purchasing departments that need to cross-check codes before ordering.

Handheld universal knives and electrician's knives

The handheld knife group serves quick cutting tasks on site: opening cartons, cutting packaging material, handling small details during installation. The common traits are compact size, one-hand grip and direct operation with little preparation. The group includes the CutiX universal cutter knife, a folding knife and two electrician's folding-handle knife codes. Each code targets a particular type of work.

The CutiX universal cutter knife 90 10 165 BK is 165 mm long and uses an 18 mm snap-off blade. This code supports cutting in electromechanical installation, interior finishing, plant maintenance and industrial packaging. When the leading blade segment wears out, the user snaps it off to expose the next segment. The knife therefore maintains a clean cut throughout the shift.

The folding knife 16 20 50 SB measures 120 mm when folded and weighs 85 g. The 80 mm blade is made from stainless steel, suitable for carrying in a tool pouch. The two electrician's folding-handle knives 16 20 16 SB and 16 20 28 SB are both 130 mm long, intended for mechanics, electromechanical technicians and industrial maintenance teams.

Cable slitting and stripping tools

Most codes in the group are aimed at work on cable sheaths: cutting around the circumference, cutting along the length, or a combination of both. The deciding factors when choosing are cable diameter and sheath hardness. The product descriptions state the diameter range handled, so matching them against the actual cable on site is straightforward.

By cable diameter range

The cable sheath knife 16 20 165 SB works with round cables Ø 8–28 mm. The user inserts the cable into the knife slot and turns the tool around the circumference to create a circular cut. The cable stripping tool 16 30 135 SB handles round cables sheathed in PVC, rubber, silicone or PTFE within the range Ø 6.0–29.0 mm, covering both small wires and medium cables.

For hard cables of larger diameter, the STX60 cable stripping tool 16 45 220 performs circular and longitudinal cuts on PVC, rubber or PUR sheaths within the range Ø 30–60 mm. This code has a one-hand quick adjustment mechanism. The cable stripping knife 16 50 145 SB uses a guide hook and a ratchet mechanism, serving round cables with hard or thick sheathing.

Cable knives and other wire stripping tools

The cable knife 98 54 has an overall length of 190 mm with a straight 50 mm blade of oil-hardened tool steel, designed for slitting electrical cable sheathing in high-voltage environments. The same insulated line also includes the PUK Junior hand saw 98 90 01, intended for mechanics, electromechanical technicians and industrial maintenance teams.

The KNIPEX wire stripping tools in this group include 16 30 145 SB at 150 mm long, 16 40 150 at 150 mm long, 16 29 165 and 16 39 135. Two further codes, 16 49 150 and 16 49 150 01, are likewise genuine goods from Germany.

Spare blades and replacement parts

Cutting blades wear gradually with the metres of cable processed and the number of cuts made. Keeping replacement blades on hand maintains cut quality without having to buy an entirely new tool. The range currently offers accessory codes matched to each specific tool line. When ordering, check the original tool code carefully to avoid a blade size mismatch.

The spare blade set 90 10 165 E02 contains 10 blades for the CutiX cutter knife 90 10 165 BK, each blade 0.5 mm thick and measuring 24 × 11.5 mm. The blade guide rail 90 10 165 E01 is also specific to this model, stabilising and guiding the blade during cutting.

For the STX60 cable stripping tool, the spare blade set 16 45 220 E01 contains 4 blades for longitudinal and circular cutting on hard cables Ø 30–60 mm. The 16 50 145 line has two accompanying part codes, 16 50 145 E01 and 16 50 145 E02, both genuine goods from Germany.

Selection guidance by need

Start by identifying the material to be cut. If the work mainly involves packaging, thin sheets and finishing details, the handheld knife codes cover it well. If the work involves cable sheaths, measure the cable diameter and compare it with the Ø range stated in each code's description. The final step is to add the corresponding spare blades for the tool you have chosen.

You can open the detail page of each code to view the EAN, dimensions and the full functional description before ordering. If you need to match a configuration for your installation team, contact us for advice based on the cable range you are working with.