--- product_id: 14093167 title: "8 1/2\" External 90° Angled Precision Snap Ring Pliers" brand: "knipex" price: "€ 42.47" currency: EUR in_stock: true category: "Knipex" url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/14093167-8-1-2-external-90-angled-precision-snap-ring-pliers store_origin: IE region: Ireland --- # Precision 90° angled tips Fits shafts 1.37"–3.94" Forged chrome vanadium steel 8 1/2" External 90° Angled Precision Snap Ring Pliers **Brand:** knipex **Price:** € 42.47 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔩 Master every snap ring with precision and power! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 8 1/2" External 90° Angled Precision Snap Ring Pliers by knipex - **How much does it cost?** € 42.47 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/14093167-8-1-2-external-90-angled-precision-snap-ring-pliers) ## Best For - knipex enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted knipex brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Built to Last:** Heavy-duty chrome vanadium steel construction offers 10x longer service life. - • **Versatile Fit Range:** Perfectly fits external circlips on shafts from 1.37" to 3.94" diameter—ideal for fleet and plant maintenance. - • **Ergonomic Power Grip:** Designed with your hand in mind for effortless, non-slip handling during extended use. - • **German Craftsmanship:** Proudly made in Germany by KNIPEX, the gold standard in professional pliers since 1882. - • **Engineered for Precision:** 90° angled, forged tips ensure flawless snap ring installation every time. ## Overview The KNIPEX 46 21 A31 Precision Circlip Pliers feature forged, non-slip 90° angled tips crafted from oil-hardened chrome vanadium steel. Designed for external snap rings on shafts ranging from 1.37" to 3.94", these pliers deliver unmatched durability and ergonomic comfort, backed by over a century of German engineering excellence. ## Description Product Description External circlip pliers for installing or removing circlips on shafts. For fitting snap rings on shafts, ranging from 1 37/64" - 3 15/16". Solid style, forged. Non-slip, 90˚ angled solid tips. Tips are forged as one part of the tool. Pliers body and tips: chrome vanadium steel; forged, oil-hardened. From the Manufacturer A tool designed with your hand in mind. Even more power for easier working! KNIPEX quality-engineered and manufactured in Germany. KNIPEX’s Precision Retaining Ring Pliers are ideal for fitting external snap rings on shafts from 3 - 140 mm in diameter. Offers a 10 times longer service life due to heavy-duty design. Features a screw joint for high precision and optimum drive. Retaining rings are held securely. KNIPEX specializes in the development and production of high-quality pliers and is Europe's leading manufacturer of these products. It all started back in 1882 when C. Gustav Putsch set up his own forge shop in Cronenberg (now a suburb of Wuppertal). We are an independent fourth-generation family company. KNIPEX concentrates our knowledge and expertise on pliers. This is the only way to justify our claim that we are the best supplier in terms of quality, innovation and efficiency. Our success is assured by 800 qualified employees and we attach the greatest importance to their basic and advanced training. ## Features - External circlip pliers for installing or removing circlips on shafts - For fitting snap rings on shafts, ranging from 1 37/64" - 3 15/16" - Solid style, forged - Non-slip, 90˚ angled solid tips - Tips are forged as one part of the tool - Pliers body and tips: chrome vanadium steel; forged, oil-hardened ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0002YYMDU | | Best Sellers Rank | #35,247 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #28 in Snap-Ring Pliers | | Brand Name | KNIPEX | | Color | Red and Silver | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (3,139) | | Cutting width | 0.23 centimeters | | Grip Type | Ergonomic | | Handle Material | Plastic | | Included Components | 1 Knipex Branded Product | | Item Type Name | Hand Tool | | Item Weight | 0.21 kg | | Manufacturer | Knipex Tools | | Manufacturer Part Number | 49 21 A31 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | Workmanship and Materials | | Material Type | Blend | | Model Number | 49 21 A31 | | Specific Uses For Product | Fleet and plant maintenance. | | UPC | 843221002985 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** KNIPEX - **Color:** Red and Silver - **Cutting Width:** 0.23 centimeters - **Grip Type:** Ergonomic - **Handle Material:** Plastic - **Item Weight:** 0.21 kg - **Material:** Blend - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Specific Uses For Product:** Fleet and plant maintenance. - **UPC:** 843221002985 ## Images ![8 1/2" External 90° Angled Precision Snap Ring Pliers - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61wRJybLtVL.jpg) ![8 1/2" External 90° Angled Precision Snap Ring Pliers - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31YDOMYetFL.jpg) ![8 1/2" External 90° Angled Precision Snap Ring Pliers - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31u4FRY+NEL.jpg) ![8 1/2" External 90° Angled Precision Snap Ring Pliers - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31v-OfsYg4L.jpg) ![8 1/2" External 90° Angled Precision Snap Ring Pliers - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51n+ooq2yGL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Frequently Bought Together - KNIPEX - 46 21 A31 Tools - Precision Circlip Pliers, External, 90 Degree Angled, 1 37/64"-3 15/16" Shaft Dia. (4921A31), 8.50, Red - KNIPEX Internal 90 Angled Precision Snap Ring Pliers - KNIPEX Internal Precision Snap Ring Pliers --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ie/products/14093167-8-1-2-external-90-angled-precision-snap-ring-pliers](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/14093167-8-1-2-external-90-angled-precision-snap-ring-pliers) --- *Product available on Desertcart Ireland* *Store origin: IE* *Last updated: 2026-09-20*