Klein Pliers
Klein specializes in the making
of the world's finest pliers…
pliers that professionals trust
completely. Klein pliers feel right
and work right. They are job-
matched for every kind of work
you do; designed and built to
exceptional quality standards in a
tradition that dates back to 1857.
Pliers
Introduction – Pliers
Klein Quality
Klein pliers are made of the finest U.S. steel alloy. They are forged, precision
machined, hardened, and carefully tempered for maximum strength. Klein pliers
provide exceptional performance and durability.
All pliers mating surfaces and dimensions are precision machined for faultless
performance. Pliers halves are precision machined and hot riveted for uniformly
smooth opening and closing action. Cutting knives are manufactured for long-lasting
edges and perfect alignment.
The cutting knives on all Klein pliers are designed to meet according to the way each
is used. Side-cutting and long-nose pliers with side cutters have knives that meet at
the hinge first and then meet at least one-half of the knife length. Diagonal-cutting
pliers meet at the tip first and then meet at least one-half of the knife length.
These precise knife-closing designs increase knife life and
facilitate resharpening.
Klein pliers are individually adjusted to meet performance standards far exceeding
application requirements – ensuring that nothing less than outstanding quality ever
carries the Klein name.
Using Pliers
A professional knows all the rules about using pliers, but a review of the following
points may help you recall any you may have forgotten.
1. Never use pliers to do another tool's job.
Pliers should not be used as a
hammer or pry tool or a wrench. Using pliers instead of the proper tools risks
damaging the work, damaging yourself, and losing time.
2. Never push pliers beyond their capacity.
Bending stiff wire with light pliers or the
tip of needle-nose pliers can spring them or break them. Use a stronger, blunt-nose
pliers. When you need greater leverage, use pliers with greater leverage. Don't extend
the length of the pliers handles. Bolts should be cut with a bolt cutter, and large cable
with a cable cutter.
3. Never expose pliers to excessive heat.
Direct flame on metal can ruin the tool.
Cutting pliers are especially vulnerable to high, direct heat.
4. Never cut hardened wire with ordinary pliers.
Pliers should not be used for
cutting hardened wire unless they are specifically recommended for this use.
5. Never rock pliers from side to side when cutting wire…and never bend the wire
back and forth against the cutting knives.
Either practice can dull or nick the cutting
edges. Cut wire at a right angle only. If it won't cut readily, the knives may need
sharpening, or you may need pliers with greater leverage.
6. Never cut any wire or metal unless your eyes are protected. Goggles or other
protective devices are an absolute must. Don't take shortcuts. Operate safely...the
professional way.
7. Never cut any wire or metal unless your fellow workers' eyes are also
protected.
The wire that doesn't get you may get someone else. Think about the
"other guy" as well as yourself.
8. Never depend on plastic-dipped handles to insulate you from electricity.
Plastic-dipped and Journeyman
TM
handles are intended for comfort and a firmer grip
only. They are not intended for protection against electric shock. Never use any pliers
or cutting tools on live electrical circuits. Only use insulated tools that are marked with
the official international 1000-volt rating symbol if there is any chance that the tool will
make contact with an energized source.
Pliers Catalog Number Prefixes/Suffixes
"D" (Prefix) – Indicates the pliers have plastic-dipped handles. Plastic-dipped handles
are for comfort, NOT for protection against electrical shock.
"HD" (Prefix) – Indicates the pliers have heavy-duty plastic-dipped handles.
Heavy-duty plastic-dipped handles provide an extra level of user comfort and are
NOT for protection against electrical shock.
"J" (Prefix) – Indicates the pliers have Journeyman™ handles. State-of-the-art dual
material molding that allows for a softer, more comfortable grip on the outer sur-
face and a harder, more durable grip on the inner surface and handle ends.
"C" (Suffix) – Indicates the pliers have a coil spring in the handles for
self-opening action.
Pliers Cutting Edges
Knife-edge descriptions refer to the angle of the outside cutting edges of the knives when fully closed.
Standard Cutting Edges
Cuts hard wire. Found on all Klein
side cutters, long nose, and on most
diagonal-cutting pliers.
Semi-Flush Cutting Edges
Closely cuts medium wire. Found on
select Klein diagonal cutting pliers.
Full-Flush Cutting Edges
Close, flat cutting of soft wire only.
Found on select diagonal-cutting pliers.
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Pliers
Introduction – Pliers
Pliers Dimensions
All Klein pliers are listed with necessary dimensions in both inches and millimeters.
The following drawings of six basic types of pliers are keyed by letter to the dimensions
given for each pliers listed. All dimensions are subject to commercial tolerances.
A
– Overall Length
B
– Jaw Length
C
– Jaw Width
D
– Jaw Thickness
E
– Knife Length
F
– Point Thickness
1.
Side-Cutting Pliers
1. Side- Cutting Pliers
D
D
4.
3.
End Cutting Pliers
2. D iagonal- Cutting Pliers Long-N ose Pliers
4. Long-N ose Pliers
D
E D
D
D
F
F
5.
Flat-Nose and Duck-Bill Pliers
D
D
F
C
6. Curved-N ose Pliers
C
C
E
B
E
B
C
C
B
C
C
B
B
F
C
B
E
E
E
A
A
A
A
B
B
A
5. Flat-N ose and D uck-B ill Pliers
2. D iagonal- Cutting Pliers
2. Pliers
5.
Pliers
6.
Curved-Nose
4.
Long-Nose
Flat-N ose and D uck-B ill Pliers
tting
Diagonal-Cutting Pliers
3. E nd- Cutting Pliers
D
D
A
A
Pliers
A
D
D
D
D
E D
C
C
F
C
C
C
F
F
B
B
A
A
A
C
B
E
A
B
B
E
E
A
A
F
C
B
B
l- Cutting Pliers
5. Flat-N ose 6. Curved-Nill Pliers
and D uck-B ose Pliers
A
6. Curved-N ose Pliers
A
3. E nd- Cutting Pliers
3. E nd- Cutting
shown are accurate within accepted commercial tolerances, which allow slight variations that normally result from forging and grinding operations.
Pliers
Pliers dimensions
FORGED STEEL
from Klein's US-made,
proprietary blend
Plastic-dipped handles†
for comfort and ease of
identification
Side-Cutting Pliers
Unique handle tempering
helps absorb the "snap"
when cutting wire
"Handform" handles
for
full gripping and
cutting power
Hot-riveted joint
ensures smooth action
and no handle wobble
Precision-
hardened plier head
for on-the-job toughness
Induction hardened
cutting knives
for long life
Sure-gripping
cross-hatched
knurled jaws
pliers available.
Cuts ACSR, screws, nails, and most hardened wire
†
Journeyman
TM
pliers available. State-of-the-art, dual-material handles
provide a better grip without sacrificing tool strength or durability
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Pliers
Side-Cutting Pliers
High-Leverage Side-Cutting
Pliers - Heavy-Duty Cutting
Additional Features:
•
Cuts ACSR, screws, nails and most hardened wire
•
High-leverage design. Rivet is closer to the cutting edge for
46% greater cutting and gripping power than other pliers designs
•
Streamlined design
•
Features combination polished and black-oxide finish
•
Cat. No. D2000-9NEGLW feature glow in the dark grips
to easily locate your tool in dark or low lit areas
D2000-9NE
Glow in the Dark Grips
Cat. No.
D2000-7
D2000-8
D2000-9NE
D20009NEGLW
HD2000-9NE
Nose Type
New England
New England
New England
New England
Overall Length
7-7/8" (200.0 mm)
8-11/16" (220.7 mm)
9-3/8" (238.1 mm)
9-3/8" (238.1 mm)
Jaw Length
1-9/32" (32.5 mm)
1-7/16" (36.5 mm)
1-19/32" (40.5 mm)
1-19/32" (40.5 mm)
1-19/32" (40.5 mm)
Jaw Width
1-1/32" (26.2 mm)
1-7/64" (28.2 mm)
1-1/4" (31.8 mm)
1-1/4" (31.8 mm)
1-1/4" (31.8 mm)
Jaw Thickness
1/2" (12.7 mm)
5/8" (15.9 mm)
5/8" (15.9 mm)
5/8" (15.9 mm)
5/8" (15.9 mm)
Knife Length
3/4" (19.1 mm)
3/4" (19.1 mm)
25/32" (19.8 mm)
25/32" (19.8 mm)
25/32" (19.8 mm)
Handle Finish
Plastic-Dipped
Plastic-Dipped
Plastic-Dipped
Plastic-Dipped
Heavy-Duty,
Oversized,
Plastic-Dipped
Journeyman
Handle Color
Royal Blue
Royal Blue
Royal Blue
Glow
Light Red
D2000-9NEGLW
Weight
10.6 oz. (299 g)
13.6 oz. (386 g)
1.1 lbs. (0.50 kg)
1.1 lbs. (0.50 kg)
1.2 lbs. (0.54 kg)
New England 9-1/2" (241.3 mm)
New England 8-13/16" (223.8 mm)
Tapered
New England 9-1/2" (241.3 mm)
Journeyman
TM
2000 Series – Dual-material handles
J20008
J2000-9NE
1-7/16" (36.5 mm)
1-19/32" (40.5 mm)
1-7/64" (28.2 mm)
1-1/4" (31.8 mm)
5/8" (15.9 mm)
5/8" (15.9 mm)
3/4" (19.1 mm)
Light Blue/Black 14.9 oz. (422 g)
Light Blue/Black 1.1 lbs. (0.50 kg)
25/32" (19.8 mm) Journeyman
Refer to the insulated section for insulated pliers.
High-Leverage Side-Cutting Pliers
Additional Features:
•
High-leverage design. Rivet is closer to the cutting edge for 46%
greater cutting and gripping power than other pliers designs
•
Streamlined design
•
D213-9NETT has split tether ring for use with tether device
D213-9NE
NEW!
D213-9
Cat. No.
213-9NE
D213-9
D213-8NE
D213-9NE
D213-9NETT
NEW!
HD213-9NE
J2138NE
J213-9NE
Nose Type
New England
Square
New England
New England
New England
Overall Length
9-1/4" (235.0 mm)
9-3/8" (238.1 mm)
8-11/16" (220.7 mm)
9-3/8" (238.1 mm)
9-3/8" (238.1 mm)
Jaw Length
1-19/32" (40.5 mm)
1-19/32" (40.5 mm)
1-7/16" (36.5 mm)
1-19/32" (40.5 mm)
1-19/32" (40.5 mm)
Jaw Width
1-1/4" (31.8 mm)
1-1/4" (31.8 mm)
1-3/16" (30.2 mm)
1-1/4" (31.8 mm)
1-1/4" (31.8 mm)
Jaw Thickness
5/8" (15.9 mm)
5/8" (15.9 mm)
5/8" (15.9 mm)
5/8" (15.9 mm)
5/8" (15.9 mm)
5/8" (15.9 mm)
Knife Length
25/32" (19.8 mm)
25/32" (19.8 mm)
23/32" (18.3 mm)
25/32" (19.8 mm)
25/32" (19.8 mm)
25/32" (19.8 mm)
New England 9-1/2" (241.3 mm)
New England 8-13/16" (223.8 mm)
New England 9-1/2" (241.3 mm)
1-19/32" (40.5 mm) 1-1/4" (31.8 mm)
Handle Finish
Plain
Plastic-Dipped
Plastic-Dipped
Plastic Dipped
Plastic Dipped
Heavy-Duty,
Oversized,
Plastic-Dipped
Handle Color
—
Dark Blue
Dark Blue
Dark Blue
Dark Blue
Light Red
Weight
1.1 lbs. (0.50 kg)
1.1 lbs. (0.50 kg)
14.4 oz. (408 g)
1.1 lbs. (0.50 kg)
1.1 lbs. (0.50 kg)
1.2 lbs. (0.54 kg)
Journeyman
TM
Series – Dual-material handles
1-7/16" (36.5 mm) 1-3/16" (30.2 mm) 5/8" (15.9 mm)
1-19/32" (40.5 mm) 1-1/4" (31.8 mm) 5/8" (15.9 mm)
23/32" (18.3 mm) Journeyman
25/32" (19.8 mm) Journeyman
Dark Blue/Black 15.5 oz. (439 g)
Dark Blue/Black 1.1 lbs. (0.50 kg)
Refer to the insulated section for insulated pliers.
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Pliers
Side-Cutting Pliers
High-Leverage Side-Cutting Pliers - Fish Tape Pulling
Additional Features:
•
Easily pulls 1/8" or 1/4" flat steel fish tape without damaging the tape
•
High-leverage design. Rivet is closer to the cutting edge for 46%
greater cutting and gripping power than other pliers designs
•
Streamlined design
•
Cat. No. J2000-9NECRTP crimps non-insulated connectors, lugs, and terminals
Cat. No.
D213-9NETP
J213-9NETP
D2000-9NETP
TM
D213-9NETP
Nose Type Overall Length
New England 9-3/8" (238.1 mm)
New England 9-1/2" (241.3 mm)
New England 9-3/8" (238.1 mm)
Jaw Length
1-19/32" (40.5 mm)
1-19/32" (40.5 mm)
1-19/32" (40.5 mm)
1-19/32" (40.5 mm)
1-19/32" (40.5 mm)
Jaw Width
1-1/4" (31.8 mm)
1-1/4" (31.8 mm)
1-1/4" (31.8 mm)
1-1/4" (31.8 mm)
1-1/4" (31.8 mm)
Jaw Thickness Knife Length
5/8" (15.9 mm) 25/32" (19.8 mm)
5/8" (15.9 mm)
5/8" (15.9 mm)
5/8" (15.9 mm)
5/8" (15.9 mm)
Handle Finish Handle Color
Plastic-Dipped Dark Blue
Dark Blue/Black
Royal Blue
Light Blue/Black
Blue/Black
Weight
1.1 lbs. (0.50 kg)
1.1 lbs. (0.50 kg)
1.1 lbs. (0.50 kg)
1.1 lbs. (0.50 kg)
1.1 lbs. (0.50 kg)
Journeyman
TM
Series – Dual-material handles
25/32" (19.8 mm) Journeyman
25/32" (19.8 mm)
Plastic-Dipped
2000 Series* – Heavy-duty cutting knives
Journeyman 2000 Series* – Dual-material handles
J2000-9NETP New England 9-1/2" (241.3 mm)
J2000-9NECRTP New England 9-1/2" (241.3 mm)
25/32" (19.8 mm) Journeyman
25/32" (19.8 mm) Journeyman
*Cuts ACSR, screws, nails, and most hardened wire. Features combination polished and black-oxide finish.
High-Leverage Side-Cutting Pliers - Lineman's Bolt-Thread Holding
Additional Features:
•
Hinge opening holds and cleans 5/8" pole line and hardware bolts or threaded rods
•
High-leverage design. Rivet is closer to the cutting edge for 46%
greater cutting and gripping power than other pliers designs
•
Streamlined design
Cat. No.
D213-9NETH
HD213-9NETH
D2000-9NETH
Nose Type Overall Length
New England 9-3/8" (238.1 mm)
New England 9-1/2" (241.3 mm)
New England 9-3/8" (238.1 mm)
Jaw Length
1-19/32" (40.5 mm)
1-19/32" (40.5 mm)
1-19/32" (40.5 mm)
Jaw Width
1-1/4" (31.8 mm)
1-1/4" (31.8 mm)
1-1/4" (31.8 mm)
Jaw Thickness Knife Length
5/8" (15.9 mm) 25/32" (19.8 mm)
5/8" (15.9 mm)
5/8" (15.9 mm)
25/32" (19.8 mm)
25/32" (19.8 mm)
Handle Finish Handle Color
Plastic-Dipped Dark Blue
Heavy-Duty,
Oversized,
Light Red
Plastic-Dipped
Plastic-Dipped
Royal Blue
D213-9NETH
Weight
1.1 lbs. (0.50 kg)
1.2 lbs. (0.54 kg)
1.2 lbs. (0.54 kg)
2000 Series* – Heavy-duty cutting knives
*Cuts ACSR, screws, nails, and most hardened wire. Features combination polished and black-oxide finish.
High-Leverage Side-Cutting Pliers -
Connector Crimping
Additional Features:
•
Crimping die behind hinge for superior leverage crimping non-
insulated connectors, lugs and terminals
•
Cat. No. J213-9NECRN cleanly strips 10 and 12 solid AWG
wire and 12 and 14 stranded wire
•
High-leverage design. Rivet is closer to the cutting edge for
46% greater cutting and gripping power than other pliers
designs
•
Streamlined design
Cat. No.
D213-9NE-CR
J213-9NECR
J2139NECRN
D2000-9NECR
J2000-9NECR
Nose Type Overall Length
New England 9-3/8" (238.1 mm)
New England 9-1/2" (241.3 mm)
New England 9-1/2" (241.3 mm)
New England 9-3/8" (238.1 mm)
New England 9-1/2" (241.3 mm)
Jaw Length
1-19/32" (40.5 mm)
1-19/32" (40.5 mm)
1-19/32" (40.5 mm)
1-19/32" (40.5 mm)
1-19/32" (40.5 mm)
D213-9NECR
2
10 – 1
AWG
12 – 1
4 AWG
J213-9NECRN
Jaw Width
1-1/4" (31.8 mm)
1-1/4" (31.8 mm)
1-1/4" (31.8 mm)
1-1/4" (31.8 mm)
1-1/4" (31.8 mm)
Jaw Thickness Knife Length
5/8" (15.9 mm) 25/32" (19.8 mm)
5/8" (15.9 mm)
5/8" (15.9 mm)
5/8" (15.9 mm)
5/8" (15.9 mm)
Handle Finish Handle Color
Plastic-Dipped Yellow
Yellow/Black
Yellow/Black
Royal Blue
Light Blue/Black
Weight
1.0 lbs. (0.45 kg)
1.1 lbs. (0.50 kg)
1.1 lbs. (0.50 kg)
1.1 lbs. (0.50 kg)
1.1 lbs. (0.50 kg)
Journeyman
TM
Series – Dual-material handles
25/32" (19.8 mm) Journeyman
25/32" (19.8 mm) Journeyman
25/32" (19.8 mm)
Plastic-Dipped
2000 Series* – Heavy-duty cutting knives
Journeyman
TM
2000 Series* – Dual-material handles
25/32" (19.8 mm) Journeyman
*Cuts ACSR, screws, nails, and most hardened wire. Features combination polished and black-oxide finish. Refer to the insulated section for insulated pliers.
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