Knipex 09 12 240 SBA 9 1/2″ High Leverage Lineman’s Pliers New England with Fish Tape Puller & Crimper

Key Features

High Leverage CuttingThe optimized transmission ratio cuts with less hand effort than conventional combination pliers, which matters when you are making repeated cuts in hard wire on a long day. Built for Hard WireHardened cutting edges and forged vanadium steel give these lineman’s pliers the strength to handle soft wire, hard wire, nails, and even piano wire without feeling like a light-duty tool. More Than Just PliersThe fish tape puller in the joint gap and the universal crimping point below the joint let one tool handle pulling, gripping, cutting, and basic crimping work.

Overview

Knipex 09 12 240 SBA 9 1/2″ High Leverage Lineman’s Pliers New England with Fish Tape Puller & Crimper is a heavy-duty lineman’s pliers tool built for gripping, pulling, cutting, and crimping in electrical and general trade work. This is a lineman’s pliers designed for wire work, fish tape pulling, and general jobsite gripping and cutting. Model Number: 09 12 240 SBA.

The big story here is leverage. Knipex designed these pliers with an optimized transmission ratio, so they require less effort than conventional combination pliers. In plain terms, that means less hand fatigue when you are cutting hard wire repeatedly, and better control when you need force without feeling like you are fighting the tool.

The jaw layout is set up for real work, not just clean bench-top use. You get a cross-hatched knurled gripping zone in the jaws for strong grip on round or flat material, plus a serrated gripping zone below the joint for added leverage. That makes these useful for twisting, pulling, and holding when your hands are already full and you do not want to switch tools.

Knipex also adds two features that make this version stand out from a standard pair of lineman’s pliers: a fish tape puller in the joint gap and a universal crimping point below the joint. For electricians and installers, that means one pair can help pull fish tape, handle wire, and make common crimps without reaching back into the pouch for another tool.

Cutting performance is backed up by the material and heat treatment. The pliers are made from vanadium steel, forged, and multi stage oil-hardened, with cutting edge hardness rated at approximately 64 HRC. That is the kind of construction you want if the tool is going to see hard wire, nails, and piano wire instead of just soft copper.

At 9-1/2 inches long and about 1.0 pound, these are sized for serious daily use. The handle shape is optimized for a firmer contact with the hand, which helps when you need to bear down on a cut or keep a solid grip while pulling. They are not trying to be compact pocket pliers. They are built to be the main pliers in the bag.

If you are an electrician, utility worker, maintenance tech, or contractor who wants one pair of high leverage pliers that can cut hard material and still do fish tape and crimping tasks, this is the right kind of tool. If you only need occasional light-duty gripping around the house, it is more tool than you probably need. For trade use, though, the feature set makes sense and earns its place fast.

Grip, Pull, and Cut With Less Effort

This version is built for the kind of work where standard lineman’s pliers start to feel limited. The gripping zones and fish tape puller add real function for electricians and installers who need one tool to handle more than simple cutting.

• Fish tape puller integrated into the joint gap
• Universal crimping point below the joint

Built for Hard Daily Use

These are made to stay in rotation on a service truck, in an electrician’s pouch, or in a maintenance bag. The forged vanadium steel body and oil-hardened build are what give the pliers their long-term backbone.

• Vanadium steel, forged, multi stage oil-hardened
• Cutting edge hardness rated at approximately 64 HRC

Knipex 09 12 240 SBA 9 1/2″ High Leverage Lineman’s Pliers New England with Fish Tape Puller & Crimper for Stronger Control

The jaw geometry is what makes these useful beyond cutting. You get a secure bite on material and better leverage below the joint, which helps when pulling, twisting, or holding stubborn wire and hardware.

• Cross-hatched knurled gripping zone in the jaws
• Serrated gripping zone below the joint for added leverage

Key Specifications

Tool Type	Lineman’s Pliers
Overall Length	9-1/2 in
Weight	1.0 lb
Cutting Edge Hardness	Approx. 64 HRC
Hard Wire Cutting Capacity	1/8 in (3.0 mm)
Material	Vanadium steel
Construction	Forged, multi stage oil-hardened
Made In	Germany

Built For

ElectricalGeneral ContractingMaintenanceWire CuttingFish Tape PullingCrimping Tasks

Pro Tip

Use the fish tape puller at the joint when you need a more secure hold than the jaw tips can give you. It keeps the pull closer to the pivot, which gives you better control and makes the effort feel more manageable.

Common Questions

• What materials can these pliers cut? They are designed for soft wire, hard wire, nails, and piano wire.
• Do these pliers include a crimping function? Yes. They have a universal crimping point below the joint.
• Do these pliers have a fish tape puller? Yes. This model includes a fish tape puller in the joint gap.
• Where are these pliers made? The product images show this model marked Made in Germany.

Tool Nut’s Take

Tool Nut’s Take

One Pair That Actually Earns Pouch Space

The Knipex 09 12 240 SBA 9 1/2″ High Leverage Lineman’s Pliers New England with Fish Tape Puller & Crimper is the kind of multi-function trade pliers that makes sense because every added feature is something you will actually use.

• Who it’s for: Electricians, installers, and maintenance pros who want lineman’s pliers that do more than basic gripping and cutting.
• Why it stands out: High leverage cutting, hardened edges, a real fish tape puller, and a built-in crimping point make this more useful than a standard pair.
• Worth knowing: At 9-1/2 inches and 1.0 pound, this is a full-size working tool. Great for daily trade use, less ideal if you are just after a light-duty drawer pair.