The knipex 68 01 range end cutting pliers are ideal for twisting and cutting wire in one operation they are fast reliable and economical and will make light work of the toughest of job applications and come in 180mm 200mm and 280mm versions the 68 01 series cutting pliers offer a long service life making these the most widely purchased end cutting pliers with cutting edges hardened approximately 61 hrc these pliers will help make light work on annealed tie wire used on reinforced rods or braided