The Knipex 98 53 13 is a 190 mm stripping knife designed for removing the outer sheath of sector cables and similar multi-core cables. The sickle-shaped fixed hook blade made from oil-hardened special tool steel allows controlled cuts without damaging inner conductors. The insulating multi-component handle is VDE-tested to DIN EN 60900 for safe use on live electrical installations.

Specifications:

• Part number: 98 53 13
• Manufacturer: Knipex
• EAN: 4003773026556
• Product type: Stripping knife
• Overall dimensions: 190 x 42 x 26 mm
• Weight: 64 g
• Blade length: 50 mm
• Blade radius: 40 mm
• Blade material: Special tool steel, oil-hardened
• Handle: Insulating multi-component grip, VDE-tested
• Standard: DIN EN 60900, IEC 60900
• VDE-tested: Yes
• REACH: Contains no SVHC
• RoHS: Not applicable

Features and benefits:

• Ergonomically shaped handle with anti-slip protection for comfortable extended use
• Non-slip soft-component grip surface increases control and reduces hand fatigue
• Thumb recess and finger hook at the end of the handle improve force transfer when drawing the blade through cable sheathing
• Narrow, fixed sickle-shaped hook blade allows precise sheath removal without cutting into insulated conductors
• Suitable for sector cables
• Transparent protective blade cap included for safe storage and transport
• VDE-tested insulating handle meets DIN EN 60900 and IEC 60900 requirements

Applications:

• Removing the outer sheath from sector cables during panel wiring and cable termination
• Stripping multi-core power cables in industrial and commercial electrical installations
• Cable preparation work in switchgear assembly and distribution board installation
• On-site electrical maintenance where insulated tools are required for live-working compliance
• Cable jointing and splicing tasks requiring clean, controlled longitudinal sheath cuts

Also known as: Knipex 98 53 13, Knipex 985313, Knipex stripping knife 190mm, sector cable stripping knife, VDE cable sheath knife.