Klein Tools J2000-48 Angled Head Diagonal Cutters 8 in
- Cutting Width: 8 inches
- Material Type: Alloy Steel
- Grip Type: Power
- Handle Material: Alloy Steel
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ASIN: B0006M6Y8OModel: J2000-48Category: Pliers
Overview
Klein Tools lists the J2000-48KLE with an alloy steel handle and minimal further spec detail. As an established name in electrical trade tools, the brand context here carries more weight than the listing's own numbers, one of which reads as unreliable.
The weight field for this listing shows 0.6 ounces, a figure well below what a full-size plier normally weighs, so it is treated here as unreliable rather than repeated as a selling point. Handle material is the one specification that reads as consistent with a Klein professional tool: alloy steel rather than a dipped or molded grip.
- Alloy steel handle
- Klein Tools brand
- Model J2000-48KLE
- Category: pliers
Who it's for
Suits buyers who already know they want the Klein J2000-48KLE by model number and mainly need confirmation of handle material. Not a good fit for anyone relying on this listing's weight figure to judge the tool's size, since that number looks off.
Pros and cons
- Alloy steel handle construction
- From Klein Tools, an established electrical trade brand
- Listed weight of 0.6 ounces appears inconsistent with a full-size plier
- No jaw type or length specified
- No seller description provided
Performance notes
An alloy steel handle without a dipped or molded cover, as listed here, is typical of some professional lineman-style pliers built for durability over cushioned comfort. Klein Tools is established in the electrical trade, which is the main context this handle material points to.
Specifications
| Brand | Klein |
|---|---|
| Model | J2000-48 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Cutting Width | 8 incheshigher than 84% of 198 pliers |
| Item Weight | 0.04 poundslower than 96% of 253 pliers |
| Item Dimensions L X W | 8.1 × 4.7 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Handle Material | Alloy Steel |
| Color | Light Blue/Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Unit^Instruction Guide |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer |
| Other details | |
| Grip Type | Power |
| Specific Uses For Product | personal |
| Item Type Name | Klein Tools Pliers, Heavy Duty Diagonal Cutters Angled, 8-Inch J2000-48 |
| Set Name | Single Diagonal Cutting Pliers (1-Piece) |
Closest rivals on specs
IRWIN Standard Diagonal Pliers with Spring- Item Weight 0.04 vs 0.31 pounds (-87%)
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Frequently asked questions
What handle material does the Klein J2000-48KLE use?
Alloy steel, per the listed specification.
Can I trust the listed weight of 0.6 ounces?
That figure looks far too low for a standard plier, so it should not be used to judge the tool's actual size.
What brand makes the J2000-48KLE?
Klein Tools, a brand commonly used in electrical trade work.