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Model: KLN-D243-8
Diagonal Cutting Pliers, High-Leverage, Stripping, 8-Inch
Features
Induction-hardened cutting knives for long life
Hot-riveted joint ensures smooth action and no handle wobble
Plastic-dipped handles...
Klein Tools
$105.19
$43.04
Diagonal Cutting Pliers, High-Leverage, Stripping, 6-Inch
D240-6 - spec sheet
Warnings
- Always wear approved eye protection.
- NOT insulated. Plastic-dipped or slip-on plastic handles are NOT intended for protection against electrical shock.
Features
- Plastic-dipped handles for comfort and ease of identification
- Short jaws and beveled cutting edges permit close cutting of wire
- Pliers have tapered nose for easy working in confined areas
- Hot-riveted joint ensures smooth action and no handle wobble
- Forged in the USA with custom, US-made tool steel for maximum durability
- Diagonal Cutting Pliers cleanly strip 16 AWG solid wire
- Induction-hardened cutting knives for long life
D240-6 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Cut Style:
- Standard
- Cutting Knives:
- Standard
- Handle Color:
- Red
- Handle Finish:
- Plastic-Dipped
- Handle Length:
- 3.81" (9.7 cm)
- Insulated:
- No
- Jaw Capacity:
- 0.84" (2.1 cm)
- Jaw Length:
- 0.831" (2.1 cm)
- Jaw Thickness:
- 0.428" (1.1 cm)
- Jaw Width:
- 0.74" (1.9 cm)
- Joint Type:
- Hot Riveted
- Overall Length:
- 6.15" (15.6 cm)
- Tether Capable:
- No
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Hand Tools
- Product Subgroup:
- Pliers & Cutters
- Product Type:
- Diagonal Cutting Pliers
- Product Details:
- Diagonal Cutting Pliers
- Product Height:
- 0.4380 in
- Product Material:
- Steel
- Product Weight:
- 0.3000 lbs
- Product Width:
- 3.9000 in
- Product Depth:
- 6.1250 in
- Country Of Origin:
- United States
Klein Tools D240-6 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can I use the Klein D240-6 diagonal cutting pliers on live electrical circuits?
No. The D240-6 is not insulated, and the plastic-dipped handles are only for grip and identification, not shock protection. If you need to work energized, you want a VDE/1000V insulated cutter instead. Always wear approved eye protection with these.
2) Will these Klein pliers strip wire as well as cut it?
Yes, the D240-6 cleanly strips 16 AWG solid wire in addition to cutting. That makes it a one-tool option for device boxes and fixture whips where you are cutting and stripping the same gauge, though it is a single stripping size, not a multi-gauge stripper.
3) Are the D240-6 cutters small enough to work inside a crowded junction box?
That is what the geometry is built for. Overall length is 6.15 inches with 3.81 inch handles, and the jaw is short, 0.831 inches long, 0.74 inches wide and 0.428 inches thick, with a tapered nose. Short jaws plus beveled edges let you cut wire close and flush in confined space.
4) How thick a bundle of wire will the jaws open to accept?
Jaw capacity on the D240-6 is 0.84 inches (2.1 cm), which is how wide the jaws spread at the cutting edges. Anything thicker than that will not seat in the cut, so for heavy cable or bolts you want a larger cutter.
5) Will these cutters hold up to daily use on a crew, or will the handles loosen?
The joint is hot-riveted, which is what keeps the action smooth and stops handle wobble over time, and the cutting knives are induction-hardened for edge life. The tool is forged in the USA from US-made tool steel.
6) Can the D240-6 be tethered for work at height?
No, the D240-6 is not tether capable, so it has no lanyard hole or attachment point. For aerial, lift, or tower work where tool drop prevention is required, choose a tether-ready cutter instead.
7) What exact part number do I order for the Klein 6-inch high-leverage stripping diagonal cutter?
Order Klein Tools D240-6. That single model number covers the 6-inch high-leverage diagonal cutting pliers with the 16 AWG solid stripping notch; there are no finish or handle variations to specify.
8) Is this a standard diagonal cutter edge or a flush-cut style?
Standard cut style with standard cutting knives, and beveled cutting edges rather than a flush-ground edge. Beveled edges leave a small pip on the cut end, which is fine for branch circuit and control wiring; if you need a perfectly flush cut on component leads, use a flush-cut nipper.
9) How heavy are these pliers for pouch carry, and what color are the handles?
At 0.3 lbs the D240-6 is light enough to live in a pouch all day, and the handles are red plastic-dipped, which makes it easy to pick out of a bag of similar tools when a crew is standardizing.
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Does the Klein Tools D240-6 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Klein Tools D240-6 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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