Vampliers Tool Review -EricTheCarGuy

Let's face it, this is a really nice set of pliers. Does it do more than a regular set of pliers, is it worth the extra cost? I say, yes. I haven't used these all that much since I got them, but when I do reach for them, I'm never disappointed. In summary, this is a kick butt set of pliers and I recommend them.

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[anti]

I got a pair of these after Scotty Kilmer's review and they've worked great!

[zigya]

These pliers are actually made by Engineer. You can get them at a fraction of the cost from Japan! These VAMPliers are the pro version equal to Engineer PZ-59 Negi-Sauris. The VAMPlier slip joint are the same as PZ-56. The mini are the same as PZ-57. The sandard vamp are same as PZ-58. Engineer makes a bunch of other pliers, cutters, wire stripers etc too. The only difference is the colour of the handles and the etching on them. They put red handles, put a new name on them, jackecd up the price for the American consumer. Don't underestimate them Japanese. My teacher years ago is Japanese he told me. American's sent them a drill bit with a note "we made the world smallest drill bit". Japan sent it back with a drill bit drilled through the middle of the American drill bit. lol I'm from Canada BTW and have owned the Engineer pliers for a long time. I got a lot of friends from Japan. I just came across Eric's video's recently. Thanks for all the video's Eric! Gave me some idea's and a few good laughs too.

[remodz]

I got a pair of these a couple weeks ago after watching a review that Scotty Kilmer did on them. They are one of my favorite tools for around the house, my wife even uses them especially since they don't seem to require as much strength to use them as normal pliers. They really grip and the tool does the work. Thanks Eric!

[tehfade]

If you like those, you'd love gas line pliers. You can look them up on EBay. They have the same screw-gripping serrations in the front of the jaws, but additionally, the jaws are shaped to grab round stuff. The handles are very long and they are hardened way up like a file so they grip unbelievably well and you can use them where you would never think to try pliers. They are amazing for rounded fasteners, tie rod ends and adjuster sleeves, just for a few examples.

[ReallyBadDriving]

Whoever works for that company who thought of the name, vampliers, should get a raise.

[anti]

Technically the pliers you compared them to were not the same type. The Vampliers are lineman's pliers which always have the side cutters, while the other ones were slip joint pliers, which usually don't. My other pair of lineman's pliers are also sturdier than regular pliers, but the Vampliers have a lot better gripping strength and better steel.

[vconsumption]

made in japan pretty much means its bullet proof those guys dont mess around

[mikezaq]

What happens if you expose the pliers to direct sunlight, do they turn to dust? That is a nice tool.

[NebukedNezzer]

I bought a 2 pair set of the size you show(gave it as a guilt) and kept the 5 inch(black handles) one for me. LOVE this pliers.

[eXiteVideoMagazine]

Another pair (which may actually be the original if I am reading it right) here in Japan, are called Nejisaurus, and they are made by a company named Engineer. Engineer's specialty is pliers.

Neji, or ねじ means bolt, in case you are curious.

[fotopdo]

The jaw design is from the Crescent brand “gas line” pliers. My grandpa was a steam fitter and always had a pair with him. Not sure when they first came out- 40’s or 50’s maybe. Crescent discontinued them at some point, my father found NOS 2nd’s online recently and bought me a pair. The vampliers are definitely more beefy and add the sidecutter.

[ratbert]

I could totally see those being useful for those maddening spring-type hose clamps that love to slip out of regular pliers.

[AmesiesCorner]

Still a better love story than Twilight..

[GalaxyStranger]

I really appreciate these product reviews.  You're not just selling something, but actually living with it for a while and really getting to know it so you can have an honest opinion.  I can also see how difficult it might be to walk that line.  I mean, if a product doesn't turn out to be all that great, you don't want to just insult the manufacturer.  Pointing out what it's good at and also how the product can be improved is a positive thing for all parties.

Gotta go get me a big old sack o' Jaxx.

[jeepmanxj]

I had a set similar to this years ago, same notch in the center as well. The only thing I complaint I had about them is they one trick pony design. I wound up destroying the teeth after a while and they wouldn't grip a fastener any longer.

[Haloruler]

I actually own a few different sizes of Vampliers, they're incredible tools. They often remove rusty fasteners where other tools won't. They also have no wobble at all, super solid.

[Sandbag]

In your fire extinguisher example, sk turbo sockets would work better and much, much faster. I do like the vampliers for bending and manipulating small items.

[orbnaes]

I picked some up after Scotty Kilmer showed them but haven't had a good excuse to try them out for real yet. Seem well made though I've seen reviews saying the teeth that grab the screw can wear down easily.

[jon]

its Engineer but you forgot to mention that it can hold very thin objects securely!

[felixfuentes]

I have the vampliers and they work really good love it