Knipex 95 05 140 Combination Shears

Key Features

Made for Soft Materials These combination shears are built for cardboard, plastics, aluminum, brass, and copper foils. That makes them a practical grab-and-go cutting tool for trim work, light fabrication, packaging, and shop tasks where utility knives or heavier snips are the wrong fit. Clean, Controlled Cuts Precision-ground, hardened blades help the cut start clean and stay controlled. The adjustable bolted joint lets the action stay tight over time, which matters when you want consistent results instead of sloppy blade play. Safer Daily Use The Knipex 95 05 140 Combination Shears use impact-resistant plastic-coated handles, a pinch guard, an opening spring, and a locking device. In plain terms, they are easier to handle on repetitive cuts and easier to store when the job is done.

Overview

The Knipex 95 05 140 Combination Shears are compact hand shears built for clean cutting in light-duty sheet and soft material applications. This is a combination shears designed for cutting cardboard, plastics, aluminum, brass, and copper foils. Model Number 95 05 140, this 5-1/2 inch tool is a good fit for electricians, HVAC techs, general installers, and serious DIY users who want more control than a utility knife and more finesse than full-size snips.

What makes this tool useful is not just that it cuts, but how it cuts. The blades are precision ground and hardened, so the edge engages material cleanly instead of tearing or wandering. On thin plastic, light foil, packaging material, and similar stock, that translates into smoother starts and less hand fight through the cut. Knipex is clear about where this tool belongs: it is meant for softer materials and is not suitable for steel wire or iron sheets. That matters because buying the right shear for the material saves both the tool and your time.

The shears body is made from surgical steel that is stainless and air-hardened, with a polished finish that keeps the tool straightforward to maintain. Knipex also uses an adjustable bolted joint, which is a real benefit on a hand cutting tool like this. When the pivot can be dialed in, you can keep the blade action feeling tighter and more precise instead of living with a loose joint as the tool wears in.

Day-to-day handling is well thought out. The impact-resistant plastic-coated handles give you a secure grip without making the tool bulky, while the opening spring helps the blades reopen for the next cut without as much effort from your hand. Add in the locking device for storage and a pinch guard to help protect fingers around the pivot, and you get a small shop and jobsite tool that is easier to use over repeated cuts and safer to toss in a pouch or drawer when closed.

At 5-1/2 inches overall and about 0.15 lb, these combination shears stay compact enough for close work and easy carry. They are a solid choice when you regularly trim flexible hose-like material, cut cardboard and packing material, size light nonferrous foil, or make controlled cuts in plastic sheet. If your work involves steel, wire, or heavier sheet metal, this is not the tool to force into that role. If your work involves softer materials and you want a compact cutter that feels more precise than a throwaway shop shear, this one makes a lot of sense.

Control the Cut on Flexible Material

When you are trimming flexible material, blade control matters more than brute force. These shears are sized and shaped for guided cuts where you want the tool to start clean and stay on line.

• Designed for cutting plastics, including flexible material and similar shop supplies
• Precision-ground hardened blades help reduce ragged edges on light material
• Opening spring helps speed up repetitive cutting tasks

Built for Repetitive Shop and Jobsite Use

A compact hand shear only earns its keep if it is comfortable enough to use all day and durable enough to stay in rotation. Knipex backs that up here with a stainless, air-hardened shear body and impact-resistant handles.

• Surgical steel, stainless, air-hardened body for long-term edge stability
• Plastic-coated handles are impact resistant for everyday carry and use
• Pinch guard helps protect fingers near the pivot during fast cuts

Knipex 95 05 140 Combination Shears Keep It Simple

This is the kind of small hand tool that gets used because it is easy to trust. The adjustable bolted joint lets you keep the action where you want it, and the locking device makes storage safer in a pouch, drawer, or toolbox.

• Adjustable bolted joint for maintaining blade tension and feel
• Locking device keeps the tool closed when stored
• Compact 5-1/2 in. size fits tight spaces and everyday carry better than larger shears

Key Specifications

Built For

Electrical HVAC General Contracting Remodeling DIY / Hobbyist Cutting cardboard Cutting plastics Light nonferrous foil trimming

Pro Tip

If the cut starts feeling rough, check the adjustable bolted joint before you blame the blades. A quick tension adjustment can bring back cleaner tracking and better control on thin plastic and foil.

Warranty & Support

Limited Lifetime manufacturer warranty.

Tool Nut’s Take

Tool Nut’s Take

A Small Cutter That Knows Its Lane

The Knipex 95 05 140 Combination Shears are a smart buy if your work regularly involves plastic, cardboard, and light nonferrous material and you want a cleaner, more controlled cut than a knife gives you.

• Who it’s for: Electricians, HVAC installers, service techs, and shop users who cut soft materials often and want a compact hand shear that is easy to carry.
• Why it stands out: The stainless air-hardened body, precision-ground blades, opening spring, and adjustable bolted joint give it a more dialed-in feel than cheap utility shears.
• Worth knowing: Knipex is very clear here: do not use it on steel wire or iron sheets. Use it where it belongs, and it will be a handy little cutter for a long time.

Common Questions

• What materials are these shears designed to cut? They are designed for cardboard, plastics, aluminum, brass, and copper foils.
• Can these shears cut steel wire or iron sheet? No. They are specifically not suitable for steel wire or iron sheets.
• Do they have a spring-open action? Yes. They include an opening spring to help with repeated cuts.
• Do they lock closed for storage? Yes. They include a locking device for safer storage.