The Klein Tools D228-7 is a 7-inch high-leverage diagonal cutting plier with short jaws, beveled cutting edges, and plastic-dipped handles. The rivet is positioned closer to the cutting edge for 36% more cutting power than Klein’s standard-design diagonals. Cutting knives are laser-hardened for edge life; the joint is hot-riveted for smooth action and no handle wobble.
Short-jaw diagonals are the wire-cutter of choice when space is tight and the cut has to happen close to the surface — stripping conductor tails flush in a panel, trimming zip-tie ends, biting through the last 1/8 inch where a full-size Klein 2000-series lineman’s won’t fit. The 36% leverage advantage shows up on harder copper and solid wire — the cut closes with less hand effort and less wrist strain across a full day of panel work. Laser hardening extends the life of the cutting edge past the point where a standard cutter has started to deform. Plastic-dipped handles — Klein’s legacy handle style — deliver a clean, positive grip without bulk.
A core plier for electricians, HVAC techs, low-voltage installers, and anyone who trims conductors in confined spaces every day.
Per the Amazon listing, the D228-7 is Made in the USA with custom, U.S.-made tool steel. Klein Tools has been a family-owned American hand-tool manufacturer since 1857.
