KNIPEX 6-1/4" Flat Nose Pliers with Comfort Handles – 20 02 160

Get a secure grip with added hand comfort using these KNIPEX Flat Nose Pliers with Comfort Handles. The short, wide jaws provide a broad gripping area, while the knurled serrated surfaces help hold wire, components, and flat materials firmly during bending, positioning, forming, and assembly work.

At 6-1/4" (160 mm) overall, the 20 02 160 combines KNIPEX's versatile flat-nose jaw design with ergonomic multi-component Comfort Handles. It's an excellent choice for jewelry making, electronics, wirework, precision assembly, repair, and general bench work where a secure grip and comfortable handling are both important.

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 flat jaws are useful for jewelry and electronics work

• 6-1/4" overall length balances control and leverage

• KNIPEX Comfort Handles for ergonomic handling

• Newer Comfort Handle design includes KNIPEXtend interfaces

• Special tool steel construction

• Forged and oil-hardened for durability

• Black atramentized pliers with polished head

• Riveted joint

• Meets DIN ISO 5745

• Made in Germany

Specifications

Short, Wide Flat Jaws

The short, wide jaws provide a broad contact area for securely gripping wire, flat stock, components, and other workpieces.

Compared with narrow-nose pliers, the wider jaw profile distributes the grip across a larger area and provides excellent control when bending, holding, positioning, or manipulating material.

KNIPEX specifically recommends this design for gripping flat materials in easily accessible areas.

Serrated Gripping Surfaces

The gripping surfaces are knurled and serrated for additional holding power.

This added texture helps prevent wire and components from slipping while you're gripping, bending, positioning, or adjusting them. It's particularly useful for electronics, assembly, repair, and other work where maintaining a secure mechanical grip is important.

Because the jaws are serrated, they can leave impressions on soft or finished materials. For delicate jewelry wire where avoiding surface marks is critical, smooth-jaw pliers may be a better choice.

KNIPEX Comfort Handles

The defining difference between the 20 02 160 and the closely related 20 01 160 is the handle design.

This model uses KNIPEX Comfort Handles, constructed from three ergonomic components for comfortable, controlled handling. The larger multi-component handles provide a different feel from the simpler plastic-coated handles found on the 20 01 160.

For customers who spend extended periods working at the bench, the Comfort Handle version can be particularly appealing.

KNIPEXtend Compatible Handle Design

KNIPEX has redesigned the Comfort Handles on this model to incorporate KNIPEXtend interfaces.

These interfaces can accept compatible KNIPEXtend accessories such as ColorCoded Clips and TetheredTool Clips, which are sold separately.

Because KNIPEX recently transitioned this model to the redesigned handles, the exact handle appearance may vary depending on remaining inventory.

6-1/4" Size for Control & Leverage

At 6-1/4" (160 mm) overall, these pliers provide enough size for useful leverage while remaining compact enough for detailed bench work.

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

Professional KNIPEX Construction

The 20 02 160 is manufactured from special tool steel that is forged and oil-hardened.

The pliers have a black atramentized finish, polished head, riveted joint, and ergonomic Comfort Handles. They're manufactured in Germany and conform to DIN ISO 5745.

Ideal For

• Jewelry making

• Wire gripping and forming

• Electronics work

• Gripping flat materials

• Holding and positioning components

• Precision assembly

• Mechanical bench work

• Model making

• Craft and hobby projects

• Repair and maintenance

• Extended bench work

• Applications requiring a firm serrated grip

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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.

What is the difference between the 20 02 160 and 20 01 160?
Both have the same 160 mm flat-nose jaw configuration. The primary difference is the handles: 20 02 160 has KNIPEX Comfort Handles, while 20 01 160 has simpler plastic-coated handles.

What are KNIPEX Comfort Handles?
They're ergonomic multi-component handles designed to provide comfortable, controlled handling during extended use.

Does this model have the new KNIPEXtend handle design?
KNIPEX has transitioned the 20 02 160 to its redesigned Comfort Handles with KNIPEXtend interfaces. Because the handle redesign was introduced recently, appearance may vary depending on existing inventory.

Are KNIPEXtend accessories included?
No. Compatible KNIPEXtend accessories are sold separately.

Are these good for jewelry making?
Yes. KNIPEX specifically recommends the wide flat jaws for jewelry work. Keep in mind that the gripping surfaces are serrated and may leave impressions on softer wire.

Will the serrated 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 have an integrated cutter.

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

Are these electrically insulated?
No. The Comfort Handles are not 1,000-volt insulated. Do not use these pliers on live electrical circuits.

Where are they made?
They're made in Germany.

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