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Aug 21, 2022 4:18 AM

KNIPEX Tools - Locking Pliers, Universal Jaws, Chrome (4114250) $32.42

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Best locking pliers I've ever used, I'm a trades professional in multiple mechanical trades, this will grip pipes etc amazingly well.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003UHU...ct_details
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Best locking pliers I've ever used, I'm a trades professional in multiple mechanical trades, this will grip pipes etc amazingly well.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003UHU...ct_details

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Aug 21, 2022 4:37 AM
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IncompletePerfectAug 21, 2022 4:37 AM
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Not bad, but I'm just having a hard time giving up my OLD Vise Grips, and I love the newer Milwaukee. That little flat base on the bolt that you can stick a screwdriver through and torque the jaws to crush carbon into mini black holes... ughhh.. it spoils me. Lol.

But, I'm in for 1... I'll try it out. If I don't like it, I won't misuse it, so hopefully the next person can save $5 more buying my "Like New". (I'll leave a note in it for them. Lol.)
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Aug 22, 2022 12:32 AM
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yoshi222Aug 22, 2022 12:32 AM
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Are the teeth and the steel quality so much better to justify the price? For the Cobras I would say yes, but for locking pliers?
Aug 22, 2022 3:02 AM
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AdamA3499Aug 22, 2022 3:02 AM
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Pay the extra bucks and get the American made Malco Eagle Grips. They're indestructible.
Aug 22, 2022 7:21 AM
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yunzhenliAug 22, 2022 7:21 AM
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Project Farms tested Knipex, which was not good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8BDMF8KKlQ
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Aug 22, 2022 3:11 PM
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zoddnos
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Aug 22, 2022 3:11 PM
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Quote from yoshi222 View quoted comment :
Are the teeth and the steel quality so much better to justify the price? For the Cobras I would say yes, but for locking pliers?
I've been wrenching out 80 yr old galvanized water lines with it and it holds up great.
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Aug 22, 2022 3:12 PM
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zoddnos
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Aug 22, 2022 3:12 PM
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Quote from AdamA3499 View quoted comment :
Pay the extra bucks and get the American made Malco Eagle Grips. They're indestructible.
That is a good tool, though, I haven't seen one with a jaw like the Knipex. This is thing is an aggressive beast.
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Aug 22, 2022 3:14 PM
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zoddnos
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Aug 22, 2022 3:14 PM
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Quote from yunzhenli View quoted comment :
Project Farms tested Knipex, which was not good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8BDMF8KKlQ
He didn't test this pair. I'm a plumbing and electrical contractor. These work.
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vid1900
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Aug 22, 2022 6:10 PM
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I'd pay the $9 more and get the Malco Eagle Grip

I love my Knipex tools, but the jaws on these have worn really quickly.

Look how bad the reviews are on Amazon.

Look how a nearly identical model did below average (or dead last) in every single test in the Project Farm shootout:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8BDMF8KKlQ

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Aug 23, 2022 2:49 PM
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Aug 23, 2022 2:49 PM
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I'd pay the $9 more and get the Malco Eagle Grip

I love my Knipex tools, but the jaws on these have worn really quickly.

Look how bad the reviews are on Amazon.

Look how a nearly identical model did below average (or dead last) in every single test in the Project Farm shootout:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8BDMF8KKlQ
You're a "pro"? Hopefully a pro could tell the difference between Jaw styles. The Malco has a traditional rounded and or flat style in their offerings. This pair is like "Cobra" Knipex with a "vise grip", also they have styles with a crescent style flat jaw. Did Project Farm test those? Totally different than the Malco. I know I've gripped into 3/4" galvanized steel water lines then put a breaker bar on these and wrenched a pipe out.
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Quote from zoddnos View quoted comment :
You're a "pro"? Hopefully a pro could tell the difference between Jaw styles. The Malco has a traditional rounded and or flat style in their offerings. This pair is like "Cobra" Knipex with a "vise grip", also they have styles with a crescent style flat jaw. Did Project Farm test those? Totally different than the Malco. I know I've gripped into 3/4" galvanized steel water lines then put a breaker bar on these and wrenched a pipe out.
Buddy, don't shoot the messenger.

I have this exact pair, and the teeth wore down in only a few months. Now I only use them for welding.

I love Knipex tools, except their locking pliers. It's just not their strongest suit.

(and yes, I'm a "pro" because I use my tools professionally)
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Aug 23, 2022 11:38 PM
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zoddnos
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Aug 23, 2022 11:38 PM
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Buddy, don't shoot the messenger.

I have this exact pair, and the teeth wore down in only a few months. Now I only use them for welding.

I love Knipex tools, except their locking pliers. It's just not their strongest suit.

(and yes, I'm a "pro" because I use my tools professionally
This is a water pump jaw style, meant for wrenching pipes, with metals typically softer than its jaws. The Malco is a straight jaw style, more durable? in your experience it sounds it works better for you. This is more of a plumber specific style. I'm declining your advice and bringing to light the differences between the two. I don't believe in a "one size fits all" approach, so I strongly disagree with what you've said.
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