KNIPEX 95 11 165 Cutter
- Cutter
- 7.8 ounces
- Plastic
- Better rated than 64%
A purpose-built cable shear for copper and aluminum wire work, well rated but not a substitute for cutting pliers on hardened steel.
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How it ranks among the 346 cutters we track
4.7★ across 587 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
587 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
50+ 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's 95 11 165 is a 6.5 inch cable shear with plastic-coated handles, weighing 7.84 ounces. It holds a 4.7 rating across 587 ratings, with about 50 units bought in the past month.
KNIPEX's 95-series tools are built as cable shears for cutting copper and aluminum cable and wire, using a shearing action rather than the pinch-and-crush cut of standard cutting pliers. That distinction matters because cable shears are not built for hardened or spring steel wire, which can chip the blades. The plastic handle covering and light 7.84 ounce weight point to a hand tool meant for electrical and cable work rather than heavy mechanical cutting.
- 165mm, 6.5 inch cable shear
- Plastic-coated handles
- 7.84 ounces total weight
- 4.7 average rating, 587 ratings
Who it's for
Suits electricians and cable installers cutting copper or aluminum conductor who want a dedicated shearing tool rather than general cutting pliers. Not the right tool for anyone needing to cut hardened steel, spring wire or bolts.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 4.7 rating across 587 ratings
- Light at 7.84 ounces
- Clean shearing cut for copper and aluminum cable
- Not rated for hardened or spring steel wire
- Lower recent purchase volume, about 50 monthly
Performance notes
The shearing design on KNIPEX's 95 series is built to leave a clean, flat cut on stranded and solid copper or aluminum cable, which matters for terminating conductors cleanly. It is not designed for hardened or spring steel, since that can chip or dull the shear blades. A 4.7 rating over 587 ratings suggests it holds an edge well within its intended cable-cutting use.
Specifications
| Brand | Knipex |
|---|---|
| Model | 95 11 165 |
| Item Weight | 7.8 ounces |
| Handle | Plastic |
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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 11 165 CutterThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 587 | 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 11 165
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Can the KNIPEX 95 11 165 cut hardened steel wire?
No, cable shears in this series are built for copper and aluminum cable, not hardened or spring steel.
How much does this tool weigh?
It weighs 7.84 ounces.
What handle material does it use?
The handles are plastic-coated.