Knipex Pliers Wrench vs. Bahco Adjustable Wrench | Which is Best?

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[cerealkiller]

I have Bahco adjustables from 6” to 18”, and several of the wide opening pairs. Since I bought the Knipex 125mm, 180mm and 300mm the Bahco stuff has been retired. Yes the Bahco can be adjusted with one hand, but once the Knipex is adjusted it doesn’t slip, that’s a game changer in a tight spot for me…………….

[StainlessSteve]

As a newbie line mechanic at a manufacturing plant, the knipex pliers wrench performs so many functions. I do a lot of machine changeovers and the 180 pliers wrench keeps me from having a pocket full of tools to just 3 or 4. The old school adjustable has its time and place as do all things in this world.

[ryanh]

I wouldn’t be handing my pliers wrench to anybody anyway. They’re like $60. Nobody using them but me

[gpraceman]

Why choose? Why not have both? Sometimes you need two wrenches for tightening or loosening. There might be cases where one is a bit more suitable for the task that the other. So, one of each is good. I know that there are times when the Knipex is nicer, as you can essentially ratchet it. The Bahco will keep its adjustment much better than the old style adjustables, which was my main gripe about the adjustables that I used in the past.

[DangerousDaveyBoy]

They both have their place. I have many Knipex pliers and pliers wrenches. I have the Bahco adjustable wrench. I love all of them. One of the coolest things about an adjustable wrench though, is being able to bend thick gauge steel. The leverage you get is awesome.

[bill]

That bahco wrench is amazing. It feels great in the hand. I primarily use it for chrome plated espresso machines because the handle is compact, because the jaws open super wide, the thin jaws get into tight places, and being an adjustable wrench is great for when I wrap the chrome fasteners in electrical tape before servicing.

I genuinely look forward to jobs requiring that wrench because it feels so nice.

[Wildschwien]

The best thing for any fastener is to use the correct size of tool. Any style of adjustable wrench can easily damage the nut or bolt. With the Knipex you have no play between the jaws. With the Bahco style, you will.

[ApO__]

I bought my dad a 250mm knipex pliers wrench and even though he is very impressed with it and likes is very much, every time there is a pluming job, the first thing he picks is the adjustable wrench, he says it's just faster and easier to work with. He still caries the knipex, but most of the time it's used for specific tasks where its clamping force is needed.

Thanks for the great comparison and insight. Keep up the great work!

[garydudgeon]

I have several sizes of the pliers wrench and really like them. I am not going to get rid of my other adjustable "Crescent " wrenches though. The Bachos look good too.

[PIANOPICTURES]

They are complementary. Totally agree with what you are saying about practical use for speed and comfort: normal wrench > adjustable wrench > pliers wrench. And yes, for the 'normal' use on bolts, adjustable wrenches are more straightforward and easy to use than pliers wrenches. However, the pliers wrenches are definitely indispensable, especially for some kinds of 'special' situations. Say, again, as you mentioned, if you need to hold something while working on it, or, sometimes, you need to squeeze things, and the pliers wrench may serve better than anything else, etc. And, personally, if being asked if I could have only one tool I would choose the pliers wrench for its multirole functionality :)

[jasonglinzak]

Been wanting to try out pliers wrenches. I use 10 inch adjustable’s daily. Don’t think they’ll ever leave my bag.

[skyhigh]

I'm new to the game of plumbing, but starting with a normal adjustable and getting used too. It's super hard using knipex adjustable pliers. Almost always go back to my old channel lock adjustable.

[Patrick-hqsq]

I agree with the price point about the knipex. Every time I think about buying them I talk myself out of it. I use a smooth jaw style channel lock from Milwaukee 10 in but the 8in baco seems to be more compact for tight places.
Love the videos keep them coming.

[zacharythomas]

I’m building a mechanicals service kit. Think the best option since I need 2 wrenches since I’ll need one to hold backup is that I should just buy 1 of each instead of 2 of the same.

[keithklickstein]

Been using the Bahco wrench for at least 15 years, quality stuff, the same as Snap On.... they come in thin jaw as well

[keldon_champion]

I love the pliers wrench but I find there are a lot of times I can't fit them in the space available but that problem basically never happens the other way around.

[gingebrien]

I love my Knipex. They are incredibly functional and take a beating. I dare say the Bahco have a place too. 😁

[hogi]

I use find myself going to the Knipex much more often than adjustables, but both have their place.

[kyleshilman]

I struggle with Knipex it tight working situations, will be going back to adjustable sin my daily tool bag.