Knipex X-Cut Compact Diagonal Cutters with Multi-Component Handles - Knipex 73 02 160, These X-Cut Compact Diagonal Cutters from Knipex have multi-component handles and have been designed to cut the finest wires, as well as multi-strand cables and hard piano wire. These compact, light, but powerful cutters require 20% less effort in comparison to Knipex power side cutting pliers of the same length. Knipex 73 02 160 X-Cut Compact Diagonal Cutters Multi Component Handles 160mm.