The KNIPEX 6" Slim Knips, No. 78 03 150 SBA, combine zip tie tightening and flush cutting in one compact tool. Its slim design and asymmetrical handles provide access to tight spaces while allowing one-handed control with a finger and thumb. A sliding lock engages the handle stop to maintain tension when tightening zip ties. Additional features include offset micro-cutting edges for precision cuts, an opening spring with a limiter, impact-resistant handles, and an integrated tether attachment point. The cutting edges have a hardness of approximately 56 HRC.