Description

The KNIPEX 165mm Cable Shears (95 16 165) are the 1000V VDE-insulated version of the 165mm cable shear format — providing full live-working certification for cutting conductors and cables in energised electrical systems. Individually tested at 10,000V to DIN EN IEC 60900, these shears are approved for cutting cable in systems up to 1000V AC.
The VDE multi-component insulated handles in yellow and red provide the required dielectric barrier alongside comfortable ergonomic grip. The precision-ground blades deliver the same clean, low-deformation cuts as the non-insulated shears, but in a tool configuration that allows safe use in energised conditions.
For electricians who perform live-circuit maintenance and installation including cutting tails in live distribution boards, the 95 16 165 is the correct, certified tool for this operation — combining the precision-cut quality of KNIPEX cable shears with the safety assurance of individual VDE testing.