Knipex 09 12 240 High Leverage Lineman's Pliers 9.5-Inch New England with Fish Tape Puller and Crimper

The Knipex 09 12 240 is a 9.5-inch High Leverage Lineman's Pliers with New England head, featuring an integrated fish tape puller and universal crimping point. Built from vanadium steel and forged with a multi-stage oil-hardening process, these pliers are engineered for electricians and tradespeople who demand professional-grade performance in the most demanding job site conditions.

The redesigned pivot rivet has been reduced in size and repositioned closer to the jaws, creating an optimized transmission ratio that requires 50% less effort compared to conventional combination pliers — delivering superior cutting power with less hand fatigue over long work sessions.

Key Features:

• High Leverage Design: Optimized transmission ratio reduces operator effort by 50% versus standard combination pliers
• Cross-Hatched Knurled Jaw Zone: Effective gripping surface for strong pulling and holding of wire and cable
• Serrated Gripping Zone Below Joint: Additional leverage area for powerful pressing and gripping performance
• Multi-Material Cutting Edges: Cuts soft wire, hard wire, nails, ACSR, and piano wire with ease
• 64 HRC Cutting Edge Hardness: Induction-hardened cutting edges for exceptional durability and long service life
• Fish Tape Puller: Integrated in the joint gap for pulling fish tape through conduit
• Universal Crimping Point: Located below the joint for on-the-spot wire termination
• KNIPEXTEND Comfort Handles: Ergonomically optimized multi-component grips with two KNIPEXtend interfaces for tool tethering lanyards and color-coded identification clips
• Black Atramentized Finish: Corrosion-resistant head finish with polished head surface
• Meets Standards: DIN ISO 5746 and ASME B107.20 compliant; REACH compliant, does not contain SVHC; RoHS compliant
• Made in Germany: Vanadium steel, forged and multi-stage oil-hardened for heavy-duty reliability

The Knipex 09 12 240 is the ideal lineman's plier for electrical contractors, utility workers, and professional tradespeople who need a versatile, high-performance tool that combines gripping, cutting, crimping, and fish tape pulling in a single 9.5-inch package.