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IRWIN VISE-GRIP V-Jaw Locking Pliers, 8-Inch (2078108), Blue - $12.07

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Price is after $1.34 applied coupon. This is a great pliers in my opinion, especially for the price. I prefer it's button and profile over Knipex, though I'm sure a lot of you would disagree with that.

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Created 04-18-2024 at 09:32 AM by GeoHofer
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Jahlapenoez
04-18-2024 at 09:47 AM.
04-18-2024 at 09:47 AM.
Be aware the metal on these are relatively soft. They are great for light duty work, but do not hold up for any heavy clamping situation without suffering damage.

I got this in the 8 and 10 inch combo two or three years ago and used the larger 10 inch to take off a rounded fastener last week. The teeth got worn pretty bad (attached pix). I don't use the large one that often so the wear is from less than maybe 10 times of usage... just one really stubborn fastener I had to clamp hard on.

That said the 8 inch is really convenient to have around the house though due to it's size. I've used it a lot for many small misc grip tasks.
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04-18-2024 at 10:03 AM.
04-18-2024 at 10:03 AM.
Another thing to watch out for is that the handles have a tendency to slip. But a couple drops of super glue inside the handle take care of that.
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UkeDog
04-18-2024 at 01:51 PM.
04-18-2024 at 01:51 PM.
If you want to draw the ire of all the "tool pros" here, any favorable comparison to Knipex is sure-fire blasphemy!

These pliers should never sully the interior of any $250 rolling plastic toolbox!
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SkillfulClub4972
04-19-2024 at 03:33 PM.
04-19-2024 at 03:33 PM.
Knipex or no go if you're a pro. Every brand of pliers can have sharp teeth, but none of them last nearly as long. Finally went through a pair of my own Knipex pliers after putting it through hell and back. The other brands didn't last easier jobs.
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jeff34270
04-20-2024 at 06:00 PM.
04-20-2024 at 06:00 PM.
Knipex cost three times as much, but last ten times as long. For those who use their tools a lot, it's well worth the expense (as are the $250 plastic rolling toolboxes).
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TRUMP_XD
04-21-2024 at 02:59 AM.
04-21-2024 at 02:59 AM.
Got these for $9 bucks at Lowe's recently . Meh price
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joswa7
04-25-2024 at 03:01 PM.
04-25-2024 at 03:01 PM.
I'm a DIYer and have been contented with buying these cheapos, especially Kobalt lol

But when I tried Knipex, Wiha, and Wera.. there's no going back! Spend more and grab the real one. Knipex Cobra is worth it, and you could pass it on to your grandchildren! 🤣

Or if you have Knipex, you could still buy these Irwin pliers and lend them to your neighbor/friends who constantly borrow your stuff 😉
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