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Dec 27, 2025 8:12 PM

$12 WORKPRO 8.5 Inch Slip Joint Pliers, Push button adjustable 4 position, nail puller, Knipex alternative

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Good deal for DIY'er who doesn't need Knipex quality.

Durability With Rust-Protection: Made from high-carbon steel for superior strength and long-lasting performance. The black oxide finish with a transparent electrophoretic coating provides excellent rust resistance and a clean, professional look

4-Modes Switch: Features 4 adjustable jaw positions for precise gripping of different-sized workpieces. Quick-adjust button and clear position markings make operation faster and more intuitive

Extended Grip Range: Diamond-grip jaws hold objects firmly without slipping. Side jaw opening range (0.16–0.75 inch) is larger than standard pliers (0–0.4 inch), while front jaw opening range (0.09–0.71 inch) allows versatile gripping for various tasks. Includes nail-pulling teeth for extra functionality
Box-Joint Design: Engineered with a box-joint structure that offers greater strength, reduced jaw wobble, and improved alignment compared to lap-joint pliers. Ensures smoother operation and long-lasting durability

Ergonomic TPR Handle: Equipped with TPR grips that are non-slip, comfortable, and ergonomic. Designed to reduce hand fatigue and provide maximum control during extended use

https://www.amazon.com/WORKPRO-4-...82&sr=8-10
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Good deal for DIY'er who doesn't need Knipex quality.

Durability With Rust-Protection: Made from high-carbon steel for superior strength and long-lasting performance. The black oxide finish with a transparent electrophoretic coating provides excellent rust resistance and a clean, professional look

4-Modes Switch: Features 4 adjustable jaw positions for precise gripping of different-sized workpieces. Quick-adjust button and clear position markings make operation faster and more intuitive

Extended Grip Range: Diamond-grip jaws hold objects firmly without slipping. Side jaw opening range (0.16–0.75 inch) is larger than standard pliers (0–0.4 inch), while front jaw opening range (0.09–0.71 inch) allows versatile gripping for various tasks. Includes nail-pulling teeth for extra functionality
Box-Joint Design: Engineered with a box-joint structure that offers greater strength, reduced jaw wobble, and improved alignment compared to lap-joint pliers. Ensures smoother operation and long-lasting durability

Ergonomic TPR Handle: Equipped with TPR grips that are non-slip, comfortable, and ergonomic. Designed to reduce hand fatigue and provide maximum control during extended use

https://www.amazon.com/WORKPRO-4-...82&sr=8-10

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Original Poster
Dec 27, 2025 11:37 PM
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Dec 27, 2025 11:37 PM
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Some discussion of this plier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsOKcEkdwj4
Dec 28, 2025 1:36 PM
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Oil_BurnerDec 28, 2025 1:36 PM
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Although this looks to be a Knipex knock-off, I would say its good. I have both, this and the Knipex and haven't tried their max limit to say which one is stronger, again I haven't broken any of my tools, knowing their limits and mine :-).
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Dec 28, 2025 2:37 PM
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thisismetcalfDec 28, 2025 2:37 PM
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Quote from Oil_Burner View quoted comment :
Although this looks to be a Knipex knock-off, I would say its good. I have both, this and the Knipex and haven't tried their max limit to say which one is stronger, again I haven't broken any of my tools, knowing their limits and mine :-).
Ah okay thanks. At first I was wondering why a Knipex was so cheap. A knockoff makes sense then.
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Dec 28, 2025 5:05 PM
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blockyDec 28, 2025 5:05 PM
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It's nice to see a rockwell hardness claim for these. The Knipex are stated to be ~61 on the hardness scale, harder than most things you would try to grab. They use induction hardening to specifically harden the teeth. ~These Workpro are 58-60, or about as hard as the edges on most properly heat-treated pocket knives. The teeth probably won't round out quickly, which is always my concern with cheap pliers. The Workpro weigh a little more, which is probably more material to keep them strong, since the metallurgy is probably not as dialed.

I generally don't abuse tools, but have managed to mangle or snap a couple pairs of pliers over the years. My Knipex Twin grips have seen almost 2 years in a crate shop, and are shared by 4 people. They are the most-grabbed pliers for removing errant nails. Besides the visual of being a little scuffed up and having wood glue on them, the teeth still look and bite like new. They have been used to bite some engineered deck screws, or to snap them off, but no fastener we've put them on has rivaled them for hardness so I expect they'll continue to last a decade or a lifetime.

Some might consider the Workpro for a beater pair, and they look really capable, but to be honest, the Knipex are the ones that can take a beating. Whatever tools you go with, be sensible, and use them well.
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Dec 28, 2025 8:10 PM
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jdg33Dec 28, 2025 8:10 PM
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For the price on sale Icon is the way to go.
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