Question 1

What does the sba stand for in knipex 09 12 240 sba 9.5-inch ultra-high leverage lineman's pliers

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The SBA means that the product ships on retail packaging for store displays.  If the product doesn't have the SBA in the part # it means that the product ships without retail packaging.

Question 2

what side of these pliers should you use to beat on / off lock rings ?

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I would use a lock ring pliers, if the lock ring can be pinched with the jaws I see no issue

Question 3

Is this best option if I need to reliably cut bolts/thick wire but still do Electrical Wiring for construction?

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It would depend on how big your bolts and wire are.  Assuming that your bolts are some type of mild steel, and if you're cutting very small bolts (UN 4 or 3 mm), this _might_ work. If you need to cut larger bolts, Knipex makes some very nice small bolt cutters that'll be useful for nearly 1/4" bolts (e.g. https://www.amazon.com/KNIPEX-71-12-200-Leverage/dp/B005EXO81K/).  If your wire is copper, then this will chew through pretty much any diameter wire that will fit in the jaws, but if you'd like a relatively clean cut, then something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Wiha-30926-Inches-Industrial-Cutters/dp/B00578QSWO/ will probably give better results.  For general electrical work you might want to look into something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Imperial-Tool-IE-155-Stripper-Ergonomic/dp/B005YSY4IW/ which will cut and strip most any type of wire used in residential construction (as well as cut UNC 6-32 and 8-32 bolts/screws as long as they're made of a reasonably soft material).

Question 4

If this Pliers made in Germany, why it said here the origin country is from china?

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If it was made in china it is likely a counterfeit. I have never seen a quality tool like this come from china as it has great steel and is great to use right out of the package with no breaking in

ASIN	B005EXNWN0
Best Sellers Rank	#214,490 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #661 in Crimpers
Brand Name	KNIPEX
Color	Multi
Customer Reviews	4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,187)
Global Trade Identification Number	00843221008970
Grip Type	Power
Handle Material	Plastic
Included Components	Knipex - 09 12 240 SBA
Item Dimensions L x W	9.33"L x 2.12"W
Item Type Name	Knipex - 09 12 240 SBA
Item Weight	16 ounces
Manufacturer	Knipex Tools LP
Manufacturer Part Number	09 12 240 SBA
Material Type	Blend
Model Number	09 12 240 SBA
Specific Uses For Product	Fleet and plant maintenance.
Specification Met	DIN ISO 5746, ASME B107.20
UPC	843221008970
Unit Count	1 Count

KNIPEX 09 12 240 SBA High Leverage Lineman New England with Tape Puller and Crimper

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