KNIPEX Tools 00 20 06 US1, Cobra Pliers 7, 10, and 12-Inch Set, 3-Piece $95.16

BlueCrowd8839

Mar 10, 2026 4:52 PM

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BlueCrowd8839Mar 10, 2026 4:52 PM

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Tool manufacturers really getting out of pocket thinking $115 retail for 3 pliers is reasonable. One of the most common and researched tools in the trade.

Don't fall for the high price lure of quality. If you pay $100 vs $50 for the same tool set, that doesn't mean it's twice as durable. Companies have seen what Milwaukee charges and want a piece of that pie. They don't realize Milwaukee has a deep rooted mass of brand junkies.

If your job is to use these tools every single day, then yeah get these. They are durable for sure. If you're a homeowner who tinkers here and there, you should not get this unless you really want to have dollars sunk into a tool you won't use to it's potential

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faja92

Mar 10, 2026 5:24 PM

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Quote from BlueCrowd8839

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Tool manufacturers really getting out of pocket thinking $115 retail for 3 pliers is reasonable. One of the most common and researched tools in the trade. Don't fall for the high price lure of quality. If you pay $100 vs $50 for the same tool set, that doesn't mean it's twice as durable. Companies have seen what Milwaukee charges and want a piece of that pie. They don't realize Milwaukee has a deep rooted mass of brand junkies. If your job is to use these tools every single day, then yeah get these. They are durable for sure. If you're a homeowner who tinkers here and there, you should not get this unless you really want to have dollars sunk into a tool you won't use to it's potential

Yes, i agree with this. This is a daily driver type pliers. The price reflects the quality though, and these are hands down the best pair of pliers I've ever used. Grips when others slip, but of course over time they'll wear out like the rest. Depends how you use them. If you have the money and appreciate top quality, get them, but otherwise the Milwaukee pliers have gotten me by for years too.

AmusedThread3052

Mar 10, 2026 6:43 PM

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AmusedThread3052Mar 10, 2026 6:43 PM

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The additional marginal cost for Knipex is outweighed by the marginal benefit they deliver.
These are pass down to your kids and then to their kids kinda pliers if you are a homeowner. If you're in the trades they're worth it because they are going to make your life much easier.

conandk

Mar 10, 2026 7:05 PM

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conandkMar 10, 2026 7:05 PM

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As an electrician that uses these on a daily basis(as well as the larger channellock varieties), the knipex are 100% worth the money for both daily and occasional use. The bite of the knipex has the trapezoid shape that conforms to the surface you are applying them to which substantially increases grip and reduces marring. The pushbutton makes changing the jaw depth way smoother and keeps it exactly there vs regular water pumps which easily slip out of groove. The knipex are a helluva lot lighter than comparable sizes from other manufacturers. The profile is much slimmer making the easier to get into tighter areas.
Knipex does have other tools that I go to other manufacturers first, but their lock and groove pliers absolutely cannot be beat.

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KwintSommer

Mar 10, 2026 7:30 PM

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Quote from BlueCrowd8839

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Tool manufacturers really getting out of pocket thinking $115 retail for 3 pliers is reasonable. One of the most common and researched tools in the trade.

Don't fall for the high price lure of quality. If you pay $100 vs $50 for the same tool set, that doesn't mean it's twice as durable. Companies have seen what Milwaukee charges and want a piece of that pie. They don't realize Milwaukee has a deep rooted mass of brand junkies.

If your job is to use these tools every single day, then yeah get these. They are durable for sure. If you're a homeowner who tinkers here and there, you should not get this unless you really want to have dollars sunk into a tool you won't use to it's potential

Question: What do you think "out of pocket" means?

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chubs05

Mar 10, 2026 7:57 PM

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chubs05Mar 10, 2026 7:57 PM

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can I stand on one of them?

AmusedThread3052

Mar 10, 2026 9:48 PM

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Quote from conandk

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As an electrician that uses these on a daily basis(as well as the larger channellock varieties), the knipex are 100% worth the money for both daily and occasional use. The bite of the knipex has the trapezoid shape that conforms to the surface you are applying them to which substantially increases grip and reduces marring. The pushbutton makes changing the jaw depth way smoother and keeps it exactly there vs regular water pumps which easily slip out of groove. The knipex are a helluva lot lighter than comparable sizes from other manufacturers. The profile is much slimmer making the easier to get into tighter areas.Knipex does have other tools that I go to other manufacturers first, but their lock and groove pliers absolutely cannot be beat.

This guy knows. Also, and this is just my anecdotal experience, but I browse facebook marketplace often for tools and I basically never see Knipex. People do sometimes sell good tools, for various reasons, but Knipex just don't pop up. I think that's because they are so damn good.

governmentdecoy

Mar 10, 2026 10:42 PM

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Quote from BlueCrowd8839

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Tool manufacturers really getting out of pocket thinking $115 retail for 3 pliers is reasonable. One of the most common and researched tools in the trade. Don't fall for the high price lure of quality. If you pay $100 vs $50 for the same tool set, that doesn't mean it's twice as durable. Companies have seen what Milwaukee charges and want a piece of that pie. They don't realize Milwaukee has a deep rooted mass of brand junkies. If your job is to use these tools every single day, then yeah get these. They are durable for sure. If you're a homeowner who tinkers here and there, you should not get this unless you really want to have dollars sunk into a tool you won't use to it's potential

Cope.

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sampsonti

Mar 10, 2026 11:01 PM

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Cope.

Great set. Well worth the money. Use them all the time on mostly car engine work some plumbing.

UkeDog

Mar 11, 2026 2:28 PM

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Quote from BlueCrowd8839

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Tool manufacturers really getting out of pocket thinking $115 retail for 3 pliers is reasonable. One of the most common and researched tools in the trade.

Don't fall for the high price lure of quality. If you pay $100 vs $50 for the same tool set, that doesn't mean it's twice as durable. Companies have seen what Milwaukee charges and want a piece of that pie. They don't realize Milwaukee has a deep rooted mass of brand junkies.

If your job is to use these tools every single day, then yeah get these. They are durable for sure. If you're a homeowner who tinkers here and there, you should not get this unless you really want to have dollars sunk into a tool you won't use to it's potential

Dude, you gotta drink the kool-aid. It's FUELish to question Milwaukee Tools, the leader in trademarked FEATures (right after WeatherTech, that is)!

BraveFog2937

Mar 11, 2026 3:21 PM

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BraveFog2937Mar 11, 2026 3:21 PM

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First, buying this three pack is a bit overkill for a homeowner or casual user. Second, buying one is definitely not. I bought the 10 in on sale for ~$27 back in 2021 and it's been by far the best as some folks above have also mentioned. I've used it more than casually (not in the trades) and this thing will outlive me.

KNIPEX Tools 00 20 06 US1, Cobra Pliers 7, 10, and 12-Inch Set, 3-Piece $95.16

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