Wera Kraftform Kompakt VDE 17 Extra Slim 1 — 1000 V insulated blade set with two handles and Knipex pliers
17 pieces1000 V, tested at 10,000 VIEC 6090012 of 14 blades reduced diameter
The Wera Kraftform Kompakt VDE 17 extra slim 1 (part number 05006612001) is a 17-piece insulated tool set for electrical installation work, comprising two 817 VDE blade-holding handles, fourteen interchangeable VDE blades at 157 mm and a Knipex VDE installation pliers, in a folding belt pouch. Every item is individually tested at 10,000 V in accordance with IEC 60900 for safe working at the approved voltage of 1,000 V. The extra slim blades have the insulation integrated into the shaft rather than added over it, so they reach sunken screws and spring elements inside terminal blocks. Typically in stock with fast delivery across Cyprus.
Compatibility — check before buying:
The whole set is insulated — both handles, all fourteen blades and the Knipex pliers — and Wera specifies individual testing at 10,000 V per IEC 60900 for approved work at 1,000 V. Extra slim refers to reduced blade diameter, and Wera states 12 of the 14 blades are reduced diameter; the exceptions carry the designator i rather than iS, namely the 0.4 x 2.5 slotted and the TX 10. Note that the headline 17 pieces counts two 817 handles as two items, so the box holds 18 physical items once the hook-and-loop strip is added. As with any IEC 60900 tool, inspect the insulation before every use and withdraw anything cut, cracked or scorched.
Best For
✓ Electrical installation and terminal work
✓ Control cabinets, switchgear and relays
✓ Socket outlets and distribution boards
✓ Electricians needing a belt-carried set
✓ Recessed screws and spring terminals
✓ Building services and maintenance teams
Key Features
Individually tested at 10,000 V to IEC 60900
Wera tests these tools piece by piece at 10,000 V, ten times the maximum permitted operating load, in accordance with IEC 60900, which is what licenses the 1,000 V working rating. The set also carries the GS tested safety mark.
Extra slim blades reach sunken screws
The protective insulation is integrated into the shaft rather than sleeved over it, so the blade diameter stays small. Wera states this allows even low-lying screw and spring elements to be reached and actuated, which is the difference between working in a terminal block and fighting it.
Two handles and fourteen blades
Two 817 VDE Kraftform blade-holding handles let you keep two profiles loaded at once. The fourteen 157 mm blades cover slotted 2.5, 3.5, 4 and 5.5 mm, PH 1 and PH 2, PZ 1 and PZ 2, PZ/S 1 and 2, and TORX TX 10, 15, 20 and 25.
Knipex VDE installation pliers included
Wera packs a Knipex VDE 13 96 200 electrical installation pliers with the set, so cutting, gripping and stripping are covered alongside the screwdriving. Take it easy colour coding by profile with laser-engraved sizes speeds up blade selection.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Brand |
Wera |
| Series |
Kraftform Kompakt VDE 17 extra slim 1 Tool finder |
| Part Number / MPN |
05006612001 |
| EAN / GTIN |
4013288229977 |
| Country of Origin |
Czech Republic |
| Set Contents (17 pieces) |
| Handles |
2x 817 VDE Kraftform blade-holding handle, 9 x 98 mm |
| Slotted blades |
60 i 0.4 x 2.5, 60 iS 0.6 x 3.5, 60 iS 0.8 x 4, 60 iS 1 x 5.5, all 157 mm |
| Phillips blades |
62 iS PH 1 and PH 2, 157 mm |
| Pozidriv blades |
65 iS PZ 1 and PZ 2, 157 mm |
| PZ/S blades |
65 iS PZ/S number 1 and number 2, 157 mm |
| TORX blades |
67 i TX 10, 67 iS TX 15, TX 20 and TX 25, 157 mm |
| Pliers |
1x Knipex VDE 13 96 200 electrical installation pliers |
| Also supplied |
Hook and loop fastener strip 70, 50 x 70 mm, in a folding belt pouch |
| Technical Data |
| Insulation rating |
1,000 V AC working, individually tested at 10,000 V |
| Standard |
IEC 60900 |
| Slim blades |
12 of the 14 blades have reduced blade diameter (iS designation) |
| Standard diameter |
60 i 0.4 x 2.5 and 67 i TX 10 |
| Blade finish |
Chrome-plated, hexagonal anti-roll feature |
| Certification |
GS tested safety |
| Tool finder |
Take it easy colour coding by profile with laser-engraved size |
| System |
Suitable for Wera 2go docking |
| Physical |
| Packed dimensions |
200 x 120 x 80 mm |
| Weight |
1138 g |
| Piece count note |
17 pieces counts 2 handles, 14 blades and the pliers; the fastener strip is not counted |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Wera publishes no warranty term for this set on its European pages; the limited lifetime wording on its US site is a US-market claim and is not transferred here. Singular’s direct warranty is 1 year; beyond that we assist you with the manufacturer’s warranty process. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is every tool in this set insulated?
Yes. Both 817 VDE handles, all fourteen blades and the Knipex pliers are VDE tools, individually tested at 10,000 V in accordance with IEC 60900 and approved for working at 1,000 V. There is no uninsulated item in the set.
What does extra slim actually mean?
The protective insulation is integrated into the blade shaft instead of being added as a sleeve over it, so the blade stays thin. Wera states that twelve of the fourteen blades have this reduced diameter, which lets them reach sunken screws and spring elements that a standard insulated blade cannot enter.
Why does the set list 17 pieces but contain 18 items?
Wera counts two 817 handles, fourteen blades and the Knipex pliers, which is 17. The hook and loop fastener strip is supplied but not counted, and neither is the pouch. The same counting convention applies across the Kraftform Kompakt VDE range.
What do I need to know before buying this set?
It is a screwdriving and pliers set with no torque control; if you need defined torque on terminals, the Kraftform Kompakt VDE 16 Torque set covers 1.2 to 3.0 Nm. Inspect the insulation before every use, as IEC 60900 practice requires, and retire any tool whose insulation is damaged.
Singular Expert Insight
Two things separate a real VDE set from a plastic-handled one. The first is the individual 10,000 V test to IEC 60900, which is what actually stands behind the 1,000 V rating. The second, and the reason to pay for the extra slim version specifically, is blade diameter: modern terminal blocks and spring clamps have recesses that a sleeved insulated blade physically cannot enter, and no amount of care fixes a blade that will not fit. Wera solves that by moulding the insulation into the shaft on twelve of the fourteen blades. Two handles is the other quiet advantage, since keeping a slotted and a Pozidriv loaded at once is how you stop swapping blades every third terminal. If you also tighten to a specified value, add the VDE 16 Torque set rather than guessing. Browse our
Cable Tools and Testers range for the rest of the electrical hand-tool line-up, or the wider
Cables and Accessories section for the cable and terminals themselves.
Buyer’s Guide
Buy it if
You do electrical installation work and need a fully insulated 1,000 V set whose blades are slim enough to reach into terminal blocks and control-cabinet recesses.
Skip it if
You need defined torque on terminals, you want a bit-based set rather than interchangeable blades, or you only work on de-energised equipment and do not need VDE tools.
Also consider
The Wera Kraftform Kompakt VDE 16 Torque 1.2-3.0 Nm extra slim 1, the same blade range with an insulated torque handle, or the Kraftform Kompakt W 1 Maintenance set for a mixed VDE and mechanical kit.