KNIPEX 95 12 200 Cutter
- Cutter
- 11.8 ounces
- Alloy Steel
- Better rated than 64%
A Knipex hand cutter with an alloy steel handle at under a pound; a safe pick if you trust the brand and don't need a specific stated cutting capacity.
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How it ranks among the 346 cutters we track
4.7★ across 314 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
314 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 346 cutters we track - how the scorecard works · full cutters data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Knipex built the 95 12 200 around an alloy steel handle, keeping the cutter's weight to 0.74 pounds. The brand is known for precision machined German hand tools, and this model follows that pattern.
The number 200 in Knipex model numbers typically refers to the tool's overall length in millimeters, which would put this cutter at roughly 8 inches, though the listing itself doesn't restate that figure directly. At under a pound it's light enough for repeated one handed cuts. No cutting capacity or material rating is given, so the range of wire or cable it handles is left open rather than assumed.
- Alloy steel handle
- 0.74 pound weight
- Knipex 95 12 200 model
- German made hand tool
Who it's for
Fits a tradesperson or DIYer who wants a Knipex branded hand cutter for general cutting tasks and values the brand's reputation for tool longevity. Not the pick for anyone who needs a stated maximum cutting diameter confirmed up front.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Alloy steel handle construction
- Light at 0.74 pounds
- Knipex build quality reputation
- No stated cutting capacity
- Model number length isn't confirmed on the listing itself
Performance notes
The alloy steel handle is built to take repeated leverage without deforming, which matters more in a hand cutter than raw blade hardness alone, since the handle transmits the force of each cut.
Specifications
| Brand | Knipex |
|---|---|
| Model | 95 12 200 |
| Item Weight | 11.8 ounces |
| Handle | Alloy Steel |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in cutters.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNIPEX 95 12 200 CutterThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 314 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Felco F-2 CutterFelco | 4.8 / 5 | 31,200 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Klein VDV226-110 CutterKlein | 4.8 / 5 | 11,600 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Ridgid 40617 CutterRidgid | 4.8 / 5 | 7,100 | 4.6 / 5 |
| IGAN-P6 ANICEMOON CutterIGAN-P6 | 4.6 / 5 | 11,400 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the Knipex 95 12 200
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How much does the Knipex 95 12 200 weigh?
0.74 pounds.
What is the handle made of?
Alloy steel.
Does the listing state a maximum cutting capacity?
No, that figure isn't given.