KNIPEX 6-1/4" Flat Nose Pliers with Serrated Jaws – 20 01 160

Get a firm, controlled grip on wire, components, and flat materials with these KNIPEX Flat Nose Pliers. The short, wide jaws provide a broad gripping area, while the knurled gripping surfaces help hold material securely during bending, positioning, forming, and assembly work.

At 6-1/4" (160 mm) overall, this model offers a useful balance of control and leverage for jewelry making, electronics, wirework, precision assembly, repair, and general bench work.

Features & Benefits

• Flat, short, wide jaws provide a broad gripping surface

• Serrated, knurled gripping surfaces for a firm hold

• Excellent for gripping and manipulating wire

• Wide jaws are useful for jewelry and electronics work

• 6-1/4" overall length for a balance of control and leverage

• Special tool steel construction

• Forged and oil-hardened for durability

• Black atramentized finish with polished head

• Non-slip plastic-coated handles

• Riveted joint

• Meets DIN ISO 5745

• Made in Germany

Specifications

Short, Wide Flat Jaws

The short, wide jaw profile gives these pliers a broad contact area for securely holding wire, flat materials, and small components.

Compared with narrow- or needle-nose pliers, the wider jaws provide more surface area at the point of contact. This makes them particularly useful when you want a stable grip for bending, positioning, or manipulating a workpiece rather than reaching into a confined space.

Serrated Gripping Surfaces

The gripping surfaces are knurled and serrated, providing extra holding power when working with wire and other materials.

The added texture helps resist slipping while you're gripping, bending, positioning, or adjusting a component. This makes the 20 01 160 a practical choice for electronics, assembly, repair, and general bench work.

Because the jaws are serrated, they may leave impressions on soft or finished materials. When working with delicate jewelry wire where surface marks are unacceptable, smooth-jaw pliers may be a better choice.

A Versatile 6-1/4" Size

At 6-1/4" long, the 20 01 160 provides more leverage and gripping area than the smaller 125 mm and 140 mm versions while remaining compact enough for controlled bench work.

The jaws measure 1-3/16" long and 43/64" wide, giving you a substantial gripping surface without the bulk of a larger general-purpose plier.

Built for Wirework

KNIPEX specifically recommends these pliers for gripping wire, working with wire around electronics, and jewelry work.

The combination of broad flat jaws and serrated gripping surfaces makes them especially useful when the job requires a secure mechanical hold rather than a smooth, mark-sensitive gripping surface.

Professional KNIPEX Construction

The 20 01 160 is made from special tool steel that is forged and oil-hardened.

The pliers have a black atramentized finish with a polished head, a riveted joint, and non-slip plastic-coated handles. They're manufactured in Germany and conform to DIN ISO 5745.

Ideal For

• Wire gripping and forming

• Jewelry making

• Electronics work

• Gripping flat materials

• Holding and positioning components

• Precision assembly

• Mechanical bench work

• Model making

• Craft and hobby projects

• Repair and maintenance

• General-purpose gripping

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the jaws smooth or serrated?
The jaws have serrated, knurled gripping surfaces designed to provide a firm grip.

How long are these pliers?
They measure 6-1/4" (160 mm) overall.

What are the jaw dimensions?
The jaws measure approximately 1-3/16" long, 43/64" wide, and 3/8" thick at the joint.

Are these good for jewelry making?
Yes. The wide flat jaws are useful for gripping and manipulating wire during jewelry work. Keep in mind that the serrated surfaces can leave impressions on softer wire.

Will the jaws mark soft wire?
They can. The serrations are designed to improve grip, so smooth-jaw pliers are a better choice when preventing surface marks is the priority.

Do these pliers have a wire cutter?
No. This model is designed for gripping, holding, bending, and positioning and does not include an integrated cutter.

What is the difference between the 20 01 160 and the smaller 20 01 models?
The 20 01 160 is 6-1/4" long and provides larger jaws and more leverage than the 5" 20 01 125 and 5-1/2" 20 01 140.

What are these pliers made from?
KNIPEX manufactures them from special tool steel that is forged and oil-hardened.

Are the handles insulated for electrical work?
No. The plastic-coated handles are not 1,000-volt insulated. Do not use these pliers on live electrical circuits.

Where are they made?
They are made in Germany.

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