KEIBA (Keiba Tools) makes Japanese pliers and nippers. This page groups the KEIBA tools we stock by type so you can jump to the right model. Every item is genuine Japanese-market stock, shipped from Japan with tracking.
KEIBA guide: models and how to choose
Specs below are taken from each product title. Open the product for the full specification; where a size is not in the title it is shown as Not confirmed. Not sure which cutter you need? Read how to pick the right KEIBA cutter for every job, or see Japanese alternatives to Knipex.
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- Lineman's pliers
- Diagonal cutting nippers
- Electrician's nippers
- End cutting nippers
- Needle nose and flat nose pliers
- Plastic nippers
- Keiba Mini
- Micro pliers and nippers
- Pro-Hobby series
- Snap ring pliers
- Tweezers
- Cable strippers, clippers and other tools
Lineman's pliers
Gripping, bending and cutting wire. Handle style and length are in the title; open the product for full specs.
| Model | Description | Size |
|---|---|---|
| SR-107 | Smooth Rotation Lineman's Pliers | 175 mm |
| PV-108 | Lineman's Pliers, Vinyl Grip | 200 mm |
| PV-107 | Lineman's Pliers, Vinyl Grip | 175 mm |
| PV-106 | Lineman's Pliers, Vinyl Grip | 150 mm |
| PU-166R | Power-Up Lineman's Pliers, Red | 175 mm |
| PU-166G | Power-Up Lineman's Pliers, Gray | 175 mm |
| PHL-118 | High Leverage Lineman's Pliers, Molded Grip | 200 mm |
| PH-107 | Electrician's Lineman's Pliers, Thick PVC Handle | 175 mm |
| PH-106 | Electrician's Lineman's Pliers, Thick PVC Handle | 150 mm |
| P-108 | Lineman's Pliers, Bare Handle | 200 mm |
| FCC-118 | High Grade High Leverage Lineman's Pliers, 2-Component Grip | 200 mm |
| FCC-108 | High Grade Lineman's Pliers, 2-Component Grip | 200 mm |
| FCC-107 | High Grade Lineman's Pliers, 2-Component Grip | 175 mm |
| FCC-106 | High Grade Lineman's Pliers, 2-Component Grip | 150 mm |
| FC-118 | High Grade High Leverage Lineman's Pliers | 200 mm |
| FC-108 | High Grade Lineman's Pliers | 200 mm |
| FC-107 | High Grade Lineman's Pliers | 175 mm |
| FC-106 | High Grade Lineman's Pliers | 150 mm |
| PH-108 | Electrician's Lineman's Pliers, Thick PVC Handle | 200 mm |
| PHL-129-C | High-Leverage Lineman's Pliers with Crimper | 245 mm |
| FCC-119 | High Grade High-Leverage Lineman's Pliers, 2-Component Grip | 225 mm |
| FC-119 | High Grade High-Leverage Lineman's Pliers | 225 mm |
| PHL-119 | High-Leverage Lineman's Pliers, Molded Grip | 225 mm |
Diagonal cutting nippers
Side-cutting nippers, including heavy duty, angled, Smooth Rotation, High Grade and piano-wire models.
| Model | Description | Size |
|---|---|---|
| SR-206 | Smooth Rotation Diagonal Cutting Nippers | 150 mm |
| PU-266R | Power-Up Diagonal Cutting Nippers, Red | 165 mm |
| N-217 | Heavy Duty Diagonal Cutting Nippers | 175 mm |
| N-216 | Angled Diagonal Nippers | 150 mm |
| N-215 | Angled Diagonal Nippers | 125 mm |
| N-214R | Angled Diagonal Nippers, Knurled Steel Handle | 100 mm |
| N-214 | Angled Diagonal Nippers | 100 mm |
| N-207 | Heavy Duty Diagonal Cutting Nippers | 175 mm |
| N-206S | Heavy Duty Diagonal Cutting Nippers with Spring | 150 mm |
| N-206 | Heavy Duty Diagonal Cutting Nippers | 150 mm |
| N-205S | Heavy Duty Diagonal Cutting Nippers with Spring | 125 mm |
| N-205 | Heavy Duty Diagonal Cutting Nippers | 125 mm |
| FCC-206 | High Grade Diagonal Cutting Nippers, 2-Component Grip | 150 mm |
| FC-207 | High Grade Diagonal Cutting Nippers | 175 mm |
| FC-206 | High Grade Diagonal Cutting Nippers | 150 mm |
| ET-225 | European-Type Heavy Duty Diagonal Cutters for Piano Wire | 145 mm |
| ET-226 | European-Type Heavy Duty Diagonal Cutters for Piano Wire | 175 mm |
| ET-227 | European-Type Heavy Duty Diagonal Cutters for Piano Wire | 200 mm |
Electrician's nippers
Thin-blade and high-power nippers listed for electrical work.
| Model | Description | Size |
|---|---|---|
| NH-E27 | Electrician's Thin Blade Nippers, Flat Blade | 188 mm |
| NH-E26 | Electrician's Thin Blade Nippers, Flat Blade | 156 mm |
| NH-E17 | Electrician's Thin Blade Nippers, Standard Blade | 175 mm |
| NH-E16 | Electrician's Thin Blade Nippers, Standard Blade | 150 mm |
| NH-227 | Electrician's High-Power Nippers, Flat Blade | 175 mm |
| NH-217 | Electrician's High-Power Nippers, Standard Blade | 175 mm |
| NH-228 | Electrician's Thin-Blade Diagonal Cutters, Flat Blade | 200 mm |
| NH-218 | Electrician's Thin-Blade Diagonal Cutters, Standard Blade | 200 mm |
End cutting nippers
Cutting flush against a surface.
| Model | Description | Size |
|---|---|---|
| E-828 | End Cutting Nippers | 210 mm |
| E-827 | End Cutting Nippers | 190 mm |
| E-816 | End Cutting Nippers | 150 mm |
| E-806 | End Cutting Nippers | 150 mm |
Needle nose and flat nose pliers
Precision holding and bending.
| Model | Description | Size |
|---|---|---|
| T-346 | Multi Needle Nose Pliers | 150 mm |
| T-316S | Needle Nose Pliers with Spring | 150 mm |
| T-316 | Telephone Type Needle Nose Pliers | 150 mm |
| T-306 | Needle Nose Pliers | 150 mm |
| T-305S | Needle Nose Pliers with Spring | 125 mm |
| T-305 | Needle Nose Pliers | 125 mm |
| SR-306 | Smooth Rotation Needle Nose Pliers | 150 mm |
| FCC-306 | High Grade Needle Nose Pliers, 2-Component Grip | 150 mm |
| FC-306 | High Grade Needle Nose Pliers | 150 mm |
| F-606 | Flat Nose Pliers | 150 mm |
| ET-328B | European Type Bent Needle Nose Pliers | 200 mm |
Plastic nippers
Flat-blade and standard-blade nippers for plastic parts, including left-handed Ergonipper models.
| Model | Description | Size |
|---|---|---|
| PL-736L | Ergonipper Plastic Nippers, Standard Blade, Left-Handed | 150 mm |
| PL-786 | Slim Plastic Nippers, Flat Blade | 160 mm |
| PL-785 | Slim Plastic Nippers, Flat Blade | 140 mm |
| PL-766 | Plastic Nippers, 35-Degree Angled, Standard Blade | 150 mm |
| PL-727 | Plastic Nippers, Flat Blade | 175 mm |
| PL-726A | Plastic Nippers, Flat Blade, Adjustable Stopper | 150 mm |
| PL-725 | Plastic Nippers, Flat Blade | 125 mm |
| PL-724 | Plastic Nippers, Flat Blade | 100 mm |
| PL-716A | Plastic Nippers, Standard Blade, Adjustable Stopper | 150 mm |
| PL-715 | Plastic Nippers, Standard Blade | 125 mm |
| PL-714 | Plastic Nippers, Standard Blade | 100 mm |
| PL-717 | Plastic Nippers, Standard Blade | 175 mm |
| PL-756 | Plastic Nippers, 45-Degree Flat Blade | 150 mm |
| PL-796 | Plastic Nippers, 90-Degree Flat Blade | 140 mm |
| PL-757 | Plastic Nippers, 45-Degree Flat Blade | 175 mm |
| UN-E05 | Nippers for Resin 3D Print Supports, Stainless Steel | Not confirmed |
| PL-746L | Ergonipper Plastic Nippers, Flat Blade, Left-Handed | 150 mm |
| PL-746 | Ergonipper Plastic Nippers, Flat Blade, Right-Handed | 150 mm |
| PL-736 | Ergonipper Plastic Nippers, Standard Blade, Right-Handed | 150 mm |
| PL-716 | Plastic Cutting Nippers, Standard Blade | 150 mm |
| PL-726 | Plastic Cutting Nippers, Flat Blade | 150 mm |
Keiba Mini
Compact nippers and pliers in the Keiba Mini and Keiba Mini EPO lines.
| Model | Description | Size |
|---|---|---|
| KMC-607B | Keiba Mini EPO Bent Flat Nose Pliers, Stainless Steel | 150 mm |
| KMC-607 | Keiba Mini EPO Flat Nose Pliers, Stainless Steel | 150 mm |
| KMC-407 | Keiba Mini EPO Round Nose Pliers, Stainless Steel | 130 mm |
| KMC-307B | Keiba Mini EPO Fine Tip Bent Needle Nose Pliers, Stainless Steel | 150 mm |
| KMC-307 | Keiba Mini EPO Fine Tip Needle Nose Pliers, Stainless Steel | 150 mm |
| KMC-057B | Keiba Mini EPO Nippers, Bent Narrow Head, Stainless Steel | 125 mm |
| KMC-057 | Keiba Mini EPO Nippers, Narrow Head, Stainless Steel | 125 mm |
| KMC-037H | Keiba Mini EPO Nippers, Stainless Steel, 2-Component Grip | 125 mm |
| KM-057 | Keiba Mini Nippers, Narrow Head, Stainless Steel | 125 mm |
| KM-047H | Keiba Mini Nippers, High Carbon Steel | 125 mm |
| KM-037H | Keiba Mini Nippers, Stainless Steel, Hard Handle | 125 mm |
| KM-037 | Keiba Mini Nippers, Stainless Steel, Hard Handle | 125 mm |
| KM-027 | Keiba Mini Nippers, Carbon Steel | 125 mm |
| KM-017 | Keiba Mini Nippers, Stainless Steel, Soft Vinyl Handle | 125 mm |
| KMC-037 | Keiba Mini EPO Nippers, Stainless, 2-Component Grip | 125 mm |
| KM-017H | Keiba Mini Flush Cutter with Lead Catcher, Stainless | 125 mm |
Micro pliers and nippers
Small-format pliers and nippers.
| Model | Description | Size |
|---|---|---|
| MY-646 | Micro Flat Nose Pliers | 150 mm |
| MY-636 | Micro Chain Nose Pliers | 150 mm |
| MP-665 | Metapen Thin Flat Nose Pliers | 140 mm |
| MNC-A05 | Micro Nippers, 2-Component Grip | 125 mm |
| MN-B05 | Micro Nippers, Thin Blade | 125 mm |
| MN-A06 | Micro Nippers with Spring and Side Stopper | Not confirmed |
| MN-A04 | Micro Nippers with Spring | 100 mm |
| MC-616 | Micro Needle Nose Pliers, 2-Component Grip | 150 mm |
| M-616B | Micro Needle Nose Pliers, Bent Tip | 150 mm |
| M-616 | Micro Needle Nose Pliers | 150 mm |
| MN-A05 | Micro Nippers with Spring and Stopper | 125 mm |
Pro-Hobby series
Compact 2-component-grip and standard-grip pliers and nippers, plus replacement springs.
| Model | Description | Size |
|---|---|---|
| HTC-D04 | Pro-Hobby Thin Blade Nippers, 2-Component Grip | 110 mm |
| HT-D04 | Pro-Hobby Thin Blade Nippers | 110 mm |
| HRC-D34 | Pro-Hobby Wire Looping Pliers, 2-Component Grip | 110 mm |
| HRC-D24 | Pro-Hobby Round Nose Pliers, Short Tip, 2-Component Grip | 110 mm |
| HRC-D14 | Pro-Hobby Round Nose Pliers, 2-Component Grip | 120 mm |
| HRC-D04 | Pro-Hobby Round Nose Pliers, 2-Component Grip | 120 mm |
| HPC-D04 | Pro-Hobby Lineman's Pliers, 2-Component Grip | 110 mm |
| HNC-D34 | Pro-Hobby Angled Diagonal Nippers, 2-Component Grip | 100 mm |
| HNC-D04 | Pro-Hobby Nippers, 2-Component Grip | 110 mm |
| HN-D04 | Pro-Hobby Nippers | 110 mm |
| HLC-D24 | Pro-Hobby Fine Tip Needle Nose Pliers, Serrated Jaw, 2-Component Grip | 120 mm |
| HLC-D14 | Pro-Hobby Needle Nose Pliers, Smooth Jaw, No Cutter, 2-Component Grip | 120 mm |
| HLC-D04 | Pro-Hobby Needle Nose Pliers, 2-Component Grip | 120 mm |
| HL-D14 | Pro-Hobby Needle Nose Pliers, Smooth Jaw | 120 mm |
| HL-D04 | Pro-Hobby Needle Nose Pliers | 120 mm |
| HKC-D04 | Pro-Hobby End Cutting Nippers, 2-Component Grip | 100 mm |
| HK-D04 | Pro-Hobby End Cutting Nippers | 100 mm |
| HFC-D04 | Pro-Hobby Flat Nose Pliers, 2-Component Grip | 120 mm |
| HF-D04 | Pro-Hobby Flat Nose Pliers | 120 mm |
| HEC-D55 | Pro-Hobby Tweezer Cutter Pliers, 2-Component Grip | 150 mm |
| HEC-D15 | Pro-Hobby Fine Tip Bent Needle Nose Pliers, 2-Component Grip | 150 mm |
| HEC-D05 | Pro-Hobby Fine Tip Needle Nose Pliers, 2-Component Grip | 150 mm |
| HE-D55 | Pro-Hobby Tweezer Cutter Pliers | 150 mm |
| HE-D05 | Pro-Hobby Fine Tip Needle Nose Pliers | 150 mm |
| HCC-D04 | Pro-Hobby Wire Cutter, 2-Component Grip | 100 mm |
| HBC-D04 | Pro-Hobby Bent Nose Pliers, 2-Component Grip | 120 mm |
| HB-D04 | Pro-Hobby Bent Nose Pliers | 120 mm |
| HAC-D04 | Pro-Hobby Angled Nippers, 2-Component Grip | 120 mm |
| HA-D04 | Pro-Hobby Angled Nippers | 120 mm |
| SS-13 | Replacement Leaf Springs for Pro-Hobby 2-Component Pliers (5 Sets) | Not confirmed |
| HOC-D04 | Pro-Hobby Ring Opener with Cutter, 2-Component Grip | 120 mm |
| HN-D14 | Pro-Hobby Plastic Nippers | 115 mm |
Snap ring pliers
Internal, external and 4-in-1 snap ring pliers, with replacement springs.
| Model | Description | Size |
|---|---|---|
| SS-28 | Replacement Springs for Snap Ring Pliers S-025N / S-026 / S-027, 5 pcs | Not confirmed |
| S-027 | 4-in-1 Snap Ring Pliers, Shaft and Bore | 20-55 mm |
| S-025N | 4-in-1 Snap Ring Pliers, Shaft and Bore | up to 9 mm |
| S-026 | 4-in-1 Snap Ring Pliers, Shaft and Bore | 10-40 mm |
| SC-917 | Internal Snap Ring Pliers, Straight | 175 mm |
| SO-907 | External Snap Ring Pliers, Straight | 175 mm |
Tweezers
Precision, aluminium alloy and ceramic-tip tweezers.
| Model | Description | Size |
|---|---|---|
| TA-S01 | Aluminium Alloy Tweezers, S-Shape | 140 mm |
| TA-B01 | Aluminium Alloy Tweezers, Crane Neck | 165 mm |
| TS-1-S | Precision Tweezers No.1, Straight, Hardened Tip | 120 mm |
| TS-3-S | Precision Tweezers No.3, Straight | 120 mm |
| TS-S-S | Precision Tweezers, Slim Straight | 140 mm |
| TS-7-S | Precision Tweezers No.7, Curved (Eagle Beak) | 115 mm |
| TC-S01 | Ceramic-Tip Tweezers, S-Shape | 140 mm |
| TC-B01 | Ceramic Tip Tweezers, Bent (Crane-Neck) | 145 mm |
| TS-5-S | Precision Tweezers, Non-Magnetic SUS316L, Swiss Made | Not confirmed |
Cable strippers, clippers and other tools
Strippers, wire rope cutter, small clippers and a pin spanner wrench.
| Model | Description | Size |
|---|---|---|
| WS-008 | Coaxial Cable Stripper for S-5C-FB | 120 mm |
| APW-1030S | Adjustable Pin Spanner Wrench | 10-30 mm |
| WS-006 | VVF Cable Wire Stripper (V.V.F. Keiba Professional) | Not confirmed |
| C-C28 | Small Clipper with Handle Lock, End-Cut Type | 200 mm |
| C-C18 | Small Clipper with Handle Lock, 40° Angled Blade | 200 mm |
| C-C08 | Small Clipper with Handle Lock, Flat Blade | 200 mm |
| W-D88 | Wire Rope Cutter with Spring | 190 mm |
How to choose
- Cutting wire: diagonal cutting nippers (side cut) or end cutting nippers (flush cut).
- Holding and bending: needle nose, flat nose or round nose pliers; lineman's pliers for general wire work.
- Plastic parts: plastic nippers; check blade type (flat or standard) and left- or right-handed models in the title.
- Snap rings: snap ring pliers; check the size range in the title.
More Japanese tools
See also Japanese wrenches & spanners, hex & Torx keys, KTC and Ko-ken.