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expiredCashCroc posted Jul 02, 2023 09:05 AM
KNIPEX Tools - 2 Piece Extra Long Needle Nose Pliers Set With Keeper Pouch (28 71 280, 28 81 280 and 9K 00 90 12 US) (9K0080128US) - $75
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This time, not having a job to get done that will pay for the tool, hard to find a reason other than "I want to". Any job recommendations around the house for these two tools? I don't do cars.
To save manufacturing costs, the lower price tools cut corners such as using softer, less spendy materials that yield rather than transfer force. More importantly, with Doyle tools, the "teeth" are just crosshatch scribe lines cut into the jaws. This is a cost-cutting approach and is astronomically cheaper to manufacture. These will provide a modicum of grip initially, but the grip will fade after a few uses. This is very different from high end tools that have raised, matching, interlocking, & hardened teeth as with these pliers. Please allow me to reiterate: Actual teeth. The performance is unparalleled.
Like all statistics, cost benefit analysis is tricky. One should consider time saved to accomplish a job. For me, these pliers have paid for themselves. Further, the comparison is predicated on the assumption that the two tools can accomplish the same tasks. Highly doubtful. I saw a pair of needlenose at car parts store for $1.00. No joke. This would probably come out ahead due to their price point alone but will probably fail on their first use. What good is CBA if they can't do the job? Perhaps the solution is to buy two.
Clearly, the Knipex is not for everyone as everyone has different needs. If you (generally speaking) need something to bend paperclips, then HF tools are perfect. I certainly wouldn't buy these pliers for paperclip art. If you need to wriggle a shaft pin without dropping it, remove a retaining clip in a gearbox, or drum brakes then purchase these.
There are reasons for the price and those reasons are quality & performance.
To save manufacturing costs, the lower price tools cut corners such as using softer, less spendy materials that yield rather than transfer force. More importantly, with Doyle tools, the "teeth" are just crosshatch scribe lines cut into the jaws. This is a cost-cutting approach and is astronomically cheaper to manufacture. These will provide a modicum of grip initially, but the grip will fade after a few uses. This is very different from high end tools that have raised, matching, interlocking, & hardened teeth as with these pliers. Please allow me to reiterate: Actual teeth. The performance is unparalleled.
Like all statistics, cost benefit analysis is tricky. One should consider time saved to accomplish a job. For me, these pliers have paid for themselves. Further, the comparison is predicated on the assumption that the two tools can accomplish the same tasks. Highly doubtful. I saw a pair of needlenose at car parts store for $1.00. No joke. This would probably come out ahead due to their price point alone but will probably fail on their first use. What good is CBA if they can't do the job? Perhaps the solution is to buy two.
Clearly, the Knipex is not for everyone as everyone has different needs. If you (generally speaking) need something to bend paperclips, then HF tools are perfect. I certainly wouldn't buy these pliers for paperclip art. If you need to wriggle a shaft pin without dropping it, remove a retaining clip in a gearbox, or drum brakes then purchase these.
There are reasons for the price and those reasons are quality & performance.
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To save manufacturing costs, the lower price tools cut corners such as using softer, less spendy materials that yield rather than transfer force. More importantly, with Doyle tools, the "teeth" are just crosshatch scribe lines cut into the jaws. This is a cost-cutting approach and is astronomically cheaper to manufacture. These will provide a modicum of grip initially, but the grip will fade after a few uses. This is very different from high end tools that have raised, matching, interlocking, & hardened teeth as with these pliers. Please allow me to reiterate: Actual teeth. The performance is unparalleled.
Like all statistics, cost benefit analysis is tricky. One should consider time saved to accomplish a job. For me, these pliers have paid for themselves. Further, the comparison is predicated on the assumption that the two tools can accomplish the same tasks. Highly doubtful. I saw a pair of needlenose at car parts store for $1.00. No joke. This would probably come out ahead due to their price point alone but will probably fail on their first use. What good is CBA if they can't do the job? Perhaps the solution is to buy two.
Clearly, the Knipex is not for everyone as everyone has different needs. If you (generally speaking) need something to bend paperclips, then HF tools are perfect. I certainly wouldn't buy these pliers for paperclip art. If you need to wriggle a shaft pin without dropping it, remove a retaining clip in a gearbox, or drum brakes then purchase these.
There are reasons for the price and those reasons are quality & performance.
Maybe these are overkill for jewelry fabrication and adjustments. For this price I have higher expectations, no rust, no handle split and better gripping ability.
Time will tell, hopefully more expensive and higher quality tools last longer (generational?) and serve me well.
To each there own! 😊
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However, there may be a time I may benefit greatly by having a super long pair of long nose pliers. I just wish the less expensive ones had the multiple gripping zones as well as the grabber jaws.
People who never experienced laborious work using tools (manual or power) may not have the appreciation for fine tools. It's a nice feeling when things work quickly the first time because the tools you are using do exactly what you want them to do because they are designed and built right. Those who have experienced frustrations know the value in paying more for proven quality.
It's a great feeling when you find fine tools at slick deal prices.
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