Knipex Tools Question

[Roots]

What does "SB" stand for. There appears to be a lot of their tools that are identical by picture, English description, and model numbers with the exception that some have "SB" added to their model number.

 

[shoturtle]

Think the SB on their cutting tools with replaceable blade are tag SB for spare blades.

 

[Monte]

"SB" means the type of package. "SB" = Selbstbedienungsverpackung = "self-service package" usually a cardboard or blister package.

 

[fr0mastaj]

I have also wondered the same thing for a while... Thanks, Monte!

 

[shoturtle]

The US wiha site *****. Was going through it, only reference to SB was spare blade.

 

[Roots]

"SB" means the type of package. "SB" = Selbstbedienungsverpackung = "self-service package" usually a cardboard or blister package.

Thank you Monte. Time to order some German goods now

 

[Monte]

Thank you Monte. Time to order some German goods now

Good idea

 

[tulbox]

I work for Knipex

Monte is correct...

SB is for Point of Purchase packaging and is usually in several languages and has lot of pictures.
SBA is for Point of Purchase packaging but is in English, Spanish and French for North America
BK is for Point of Purchase in several languages
BKA is for Point of Purchase in English, Spanish and French

If there is none of these suffixes the tool is usually packed in an individual box or a plastic bag