KNIPEX 5-1/2" Flat Nose Pliers with Serrated Jaws – 20 01 140

Get a secure, 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 surfaces add extra holding power when bending, positioning, gripping, and manipulating material.

At 5-1/2" overall length, the 20 01 140 offers a little more size and leverage than the compact 20 01 125 while retaining the controlled feel that makes this flat-nose design useful for jewelry, electronics, wirework, assembly, and general bench work.

Features & Benefits

• Flat, short, wide jaws for secure gripping

• Knurled, serrated gripping surfaces provide a firm hold

• Useful for gripping, holding, bending, and positioning wire

• Broad flat jaws work well with flat materials and small components

• 5-1/2" overall length balances control and leverage

• Special tool steel construction

• Forged and oil-hardened for durability

• Black atramentized pliers with polished head

• Non-slip plastic-coated handles

• Riveted joint

• DIN ISO 5745

• Made in Germany

Specifications

Short, Wide Flat Jaws

The 20 01 140 uses short, wide flat jaws rather than long, narrow tips. This provides a larger contact area when holding wire, flat stock, components, and other small workpieces.

The broad jaw profile is particularly useful when you want a confident grip and good control without concentrating all of the gripping force at a narrow point.

Serrated Gripping Surfaces

The jaw surfaces are knurled and serrated for a firm grip.

That extra bite helps keep wire and components from slipping while they are being held, bent, positioned, or adjusted. This makes the pliers useful for electronics, mechanical assembly, wirework, and many general bench applications.

Because the jaws are serrated, they can leave impressions on soft or finished materials. For jewelry work where protecting the surface of soft wire is the priority, smooth-jaw pliers may be a better choice.

5-1/2" Size for Added Leverage

At 5-1/2" (140 mm) overall, this model sits between the compact 5" version and KNIPEX's larger flat-nose pliers.

Compared with the 20 01 125, the 20 01 140 provides slightly longer and wider jaws along with a larger overall tool size. This gives you additional gripping area and leverage while remaining compact enough for detailed bench work.

Professional KNIPEX Construction

KNIPEX manufactures these pliers from special tool steel that is forged and oil-hardened.

The pliers have a black atramentized finish with a polished head and non-slip plastic-coated handles. The straightforward handle design keeps the tool compact and easy to control at the bench.

Ideal For

• Jewelry making

• Wire bending and forming

• Gripping flat materials

• Electronics work

• Holding small components

• Precision assembly

• Mechanical bench work

• Model making

• Craft and hobby projects

• General-purpose gripping

• Applications requiring a secure serrated grip

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the jaws smooth or serrated?
The gripping surfaces are serrated and knurled to provide a firm grip on wire and other materials.

How long are these pliers?
The 20 01 140 measures 5-1/2" (140 mm) overall.

How large are the jaws?
KNIPEX specifies a 1-7/64" jaw length, 39/64" jaw width, and 3/8" jaw thickness at the joint.

What is the difference between the 20 01 140 and 20 01 125?
The 20 01 140 is the larger model at 5-1/2", compared with 5" for the 20 01 125. It also has slightly longer and wider jaws, providing additional gripping area and leverage.

Are these suitable for jewelry work?
Yes. The broad flat jaws can be useful for gripping and manipulating wire. Keep in mind that the jaws are serrated and can leave impressions on softer materials.

Will the jaws mark soft wire?
They can. The serrated gripping surfaces are designed to provide a firm hold, so they may leave marks on soft or finished wire.

Do these pliers have a wire cutter?
No. The 20 01 140 is a gripping and forming plier without an integrated wire cutter.

What are the pliers made from?
They are made from special tool steel that is forged and oil-hardened.

Are these electrically insulated?
No. These pliers are not 1,000-volt insulated and should never be used on live electrical circuits.

Where are they made?
They are made in Germany.

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