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DeWalt vs Knipex:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, DeWalt had more branded searches than Knipex among cable cutter brands in New Zealand. DeWalt had about 4,990 branded searches, while Knipex had 2,380. DeWalt made up 25.6% of all cable cutter brand searches we track, and Knipex accounted for 12.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cable cutter brands, Knipex appeared in all four answers and DeWalt in none.

Among cable cutter brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

DeWalt, about 2 searches for every 1 for Knipex

DeWalt 5K searchesKnipex 2.4K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Knipex, mentioned in every answer we collected

Knipex in 4 of 4DeWalt in 0 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Knipex, the only one of the two named

Knipex first in 4DeWalt never named

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Top cable cutter brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Knipex appeared in all four answers. DeWalt did not appear in any of the four answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Knipex1st
  2. Milwaukee2nd
  3. Makita–
  4. DeWalt–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Milwaukee4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Knipex4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Makita0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • DeWalt0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which cable cutter brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Knipex
    2. 2Milwaukee
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best cable cutter brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Knipex
    2. 2Milwaukee
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best cable cutter brand in New Zealand for electrical work?”

    1. 1Knipex
    2. 2Milwaukee
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best cable cutters”

    1. 1Milwaukee
    2. 2Knipex
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “cable cutter brands”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

Is DeWalt or Knipex more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for DeWalt and Knipex by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four cable cutter brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

DeWalt and Knipex among cable cutter brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for DeWalt, Knipex. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthMakitaDeWaltMilwaukeeKnipex
Oct 202549%26.5%13.9%10.6%
Nov 202543.7%33.6%13.7%9%
Dec 202548.9%27.2%13.4%10.5%
Jan 202650.4%27.7%11.7%10.1%
Feb 202648.5%27.5%13.7%10.3%
Mar 202646%27.1%13.7%13.2%
Apr 202647.9%26.5%13.3%12.3%
May 202644.7%25.1%15.7%14.6%
Jun 202641.2%28.3%14.9%15.6%
Jul 202644.1%25.2%15.1%15.6%
Aug 202639.8%25.9%19.5%14.8%
Sep 202647.2%25.6%15.1%12.2%

How has the DeWalt and Knipex comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • DeWalt was ahead of Knipex in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among cable cutter brands in New Zealand moved from 26.5% to 25.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.2K to 5K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Knipex’s share of searches among cable cutter brands in New Zealand moved from 10.6% to 12.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.7K to 2.4K.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand cable cutter brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Knipex lost share of searches among cable cutter brands in New Zealand, from 14.8% to 12.2%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for DeWalt in New Zealand rose 19.1% over 12 measured months, from 4.2K to 5K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

13 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DeWalt’s and Knipex’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

DeWalt

2 branded search terms

  • dewalt
  • dewalt redemption

Knipex

11 branded search terms

  • cobra knipex pliers
  • knipex
  • knipex cable stripper
  • knipex circlip pliers
  • knipex cobra
  • knipex cobra xs
  • knipex cutters
  • knipex ergostrip
  • knipex pliers
  • knipex side cutters
  • knipex tool

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