KNIPEX 10" Pliers Wrench w/ Ergonomic Grip Handle

Gemino

Sep 2, 2023 4:01 PM

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GeminoSep 2, 2023 4:01 PM

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debating should I pay extra $5 for black finish?

black normal grp $51.59
https://www.amazon.com/KNIPEX-Too...&sr=1-3

Lou_

Sep 2, 2023 4:04 PM

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Lou_Sep 2, 2023 4:04 PM

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debating should I pay extra $5 for black finish?

The chrome finish is usually more desirable.

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e97

Sep 2, 2023 6:04 PM

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e97Sep 2, 2023 6:04 PM

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ICON version is $40 - 25% = $30 this weekend. For a DIYer is the KNIPEX worth the extra $20?

ICON has a lifetime warranty and I can take it to Harbor Freight anytime if it has issues..

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snobordir

Sep 2, 2023 7:32 PM

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snobordirSep 2, 2023 7:32 PM

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Quote from e97

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ICON version is $40 - 25% = $30 this weekend. For a DIYer is the KNIPEX worth the extra $20?

ICON has a lifetime warranty and I can take it to Harbor Freight anytime if it has issues..

Debating the same. Icon one is more bulky, from what I hear. But like you said…lifetime warranty. For someone not a pro maybe it's the compromise.

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nic_nokay

Sep 2, 2023 8:59 PM

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nic_nokaySep 2, 2023 8:59 PM

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Pro or not, if you actually use the tools you buy it's worth the $20 premium. Why have to spend the gas and time to go to harbor freight if the icon fails? I use these daily and besides an old snap on ratchet I have, they're my favorite tools that I own.

The combo pack is useful as sometimes the small will suffice and you don't have to deal with the larger size but if you're on a budget or won't use it often just get this.

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SplendidCrown8598

Sep 2, 2023 9:11 PM

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SplendidCrown8598Sep 2, 2023 9:11 PM

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Quote from snobordir

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Isn't this like "the one?" The apex Knipex tool? And with this deal the same price as the Icon replica? Can someone tell me why or why not I should drop $50 on this? I feel like this tool is almost sacred to some people.

I'm a diyer. I have the 7 inch version of this. I usually use it for the pliers aspect, i use it to bend and straighten thin sheets of metal. Once in awhile I'll use it to unscrew something. I own a set of wrenches/sockets and an exact fit is usually better than an adjustable one plus the head is bulkier than a regular wrench. If I don't have my set of wrenches/socket. I tend to reach for my vise grip first to break open nuts and bolts especially if the reach and angle is weird. The locking helps prevent slippage.
If you have 50ish dollars burning a hole in your pocket and want to support American jobs, I recommend malco eagle vise grips. Though you can probably find American made petersen grips at your local flea market for a couple of bucks. Malcos have a really nice fit and finish if you like new.

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jdg33

Sep 2, 2023 11:15 PM

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jdg33Sep 2, 2023 11:15 PM

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i WANT the 6 inch version but its expensive. do i need it? probably not. its worth it if i was in a line of work that used it daily...business expense write off also.

xchric

Sep 2, 2023 11:52 PM

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xchricSep 2, 2023 11:52 PM

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Quote from e97

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ICON version is $40 - 25% = $30 this weekend. For a DIYer is the KNIPEX worth the extra $20?

ICON has a lifetime warranty and I can take it to Harbor Freight anytime if it has issues..

Watched some YouTube reviews, I think icon should be fine for DIYers. I bought the Knipex though. If you can afford the additional $20, go with Knipex. You won't look back.

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Dietbajablast

Sep 3, 2023 1:20 AM

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DietbajablastSep 3, 2023 1:20 AM

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Going to pick up the Icon at HF tomorrow. Thanks everyone

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Dietbajablast

Sep 3, 2023 1:29 AM

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DietbajablastSep 3, 2023 1:29 AM

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Quote from burntorangehorn

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Buy once, cry once. Takes a bit to master the mechanism and start thinking of it as your go-to, but you'll soon appreciate the fit, finish, function, and resilience. There are knockoffs, but as others have said, they're usually bulkier, to make up for the lower-quality steel. That bulk can make them about as strong as the original, but at the expense of some nimbleness, and of course they'll wear down much faster.

What bulk? I don't know why people say random stuff, I went to the page for both this and the Icon version. The dimensions and weight are nearly identical. The Icon lists the weight as 1.300 lbs and the Knipex as 1.256 lbs.

Last edited by Dietbajablast September 2, 2023 at 06:33 PM.

2496

Sep 3, 2023 1:47 AM

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2496Sep 3, 2023 1:47 AM

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Quote from snobordir

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Isn't this like "the one?" The apex Knipex tool? And with this deal the same price as the Icon replica? Can someone tell me why or why not I should drop $50 on this? I feel like this tool is almost sacred to some people.

Do not over look the 150 mm sized one.

t7ri

Sep 3, 2023 5:04 AM

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t7riSep 3, 2023 5:04 AM

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lee38jx

Sep 3, 2023 6:41 AM

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lee38jxSep 3, 2023 6:41 AM

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Quote from e97

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ICON version is $40 - 25% = $30 this weekend. For a DIYer is the KNIPEX worth the extra $20?

ICON has a lifetime warranty and I can take it to Harbor Freight anytime if it has issues..

Yes, worth

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burntorangehorn

Sep 3, 2023 10:30 AM

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burntorangehornSep 3, 2023 10:30 AM

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Quote from Dietbajablast

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What bulk? I don't know why people say random stuff, I went to the page for both this and the Icon version. The dimensions and weight are nearly identical. The Icon lists the weight as 1.300 lbs and the Knipex as 1.256 lbs.

Take impact sockets, for example. Usually you'll find that the premium brand that uses a high-quality steel will have thinner walls than those of a knockoff that uses cheaper steel. That barely affects the outer dimensions and weight (a good steel can weigh more than cheap steel), but among the downsides of the cheaper sockets is that those slightly thicker walls can make the socket too wide in tight spots. Now, apply that to the pliers wrench. Or watch at least the first minute or two of this:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BG5TnFcwu_Q

Price, volume, and strength are generally the primary competing factors in tool steel. Knipex generally produces a stronger, less clunky wrench at a higher price, while HF compromises a little on strength and added bulk in favor of a lower price. Note that the cheaper steels also tend to dull, round, and deform faster. Whether any of this is worth the extra $20-30 is entirely up to you.

I should add that even some SDers might also value giving their business to the companies that engineer good tools rather than those that shamelessly rip them off. That's arguably less of an issue once they come off patent, though, and of course I'd never begrudge anyone whose tight budget makes going the knockoff route the only choice.

Last edited by burntorangehorn September 3, 2023 at 03:37 AM.

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userdeal

Sep 3, 2023 3:50 PM

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userdealSep 3, 2023 3:50 PM

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Dang, this was the normal price back in 2021.

KNIPEX 10" Pliers Wrench w/ Ergonomic Grip Handle

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