Malco Eagle Grip Locking Pliers - Still Available!

We review and compare the Malco Eagle Grip Locking Pliers to Irwin Vise-Grips.

Made with better grade tool steal AISI 9260 and a premium heat treated process
• Power Ring (patent pending) provides increased thread strength and greater clamping force up to 5,000 lb (achieved force much higher than this)
• Pinned and brazed upper jaw ensures a superior bond between the upper jaw and the pliers body, even under extreme use
• Oversized adjustment screw with wide head provides a comfortable gripping surface, making adjustments easier on hands
• Adjustment screw accepts a 5/16" (8mm) hex key for added versatility while adjusting clamping pressure
• Unique broaching technique creates the sharpest teeth
• Smooth and polished trigger allows for easy release
• Textured body and lever increase grip on the tool when working with dirty, oily hands
• Bright nickel finish for classic look and feel
• Made in the USA

00:00 Intro
02:35 Compare to Irwin Vise-Grips
05:30 7" Eagle Grips Locking Pliers
06:00 Pliers Hanger/Package
07:31 Outro

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[JC_]

I like buying these types of tools not just because of their excellent quality, but because it's like owning a piece of American history. I've bought a few variations of these Malcos, USA made Vise Grips, USA made Craftsman adjustable wrenches sizes 4"-12" (also cleaned out the competition on Project Farm), and I should be getting a Sotz Monster Maul from ebay tomorrow. I just admire quality tools and wish we could go back to that era of great engineered tools. I also just ordered some classic Klein electrical shears 2100-7, and Crescent slip joint pliers though I doubt if theyre still American made.

[JohnDoe-dfzz]

I just bought a pair of Malco vicegrip type pliers recently at a sale price....and the quality is really top notch. They now hang over my drill press to be ready for daily usage.

[gatkeper]

By far worth every dollar When all the others fail, this will do the job

[carsonschaneman]

A buddy of mines dad worked at the factory that made these. He claims the factory was never more than 10% capacity and the reason for poor sales was little to no marketing at all. Such a shame, I think these were some of the best on the market.

[texaswunderkind]

Love the fact that the real Vise-Grip makers in Dewitt, Nebraska are back in business. Even better that you can buy a set from Speedway Motors in Lincoln, Nebraska. Keep Americans working!

[tommygun]

These are by far the best ive ever used. Way better than Chinese made ones. Im at mechanic work 15 years

[ericchase]

Rubbermaid (Newell) purchased Vise Grip, moved all the jobs to China, closed and sold the facility by 2008. About a decade later Stanley purchased Vice Grip, as part of their acquisition of Irwin from Newell. Stanley greatly improved the quality of the vise grips, and kept manufacturing in China. Shortly after Stanley made the acquisition, Malco moved into the factory space that had been on the market for a decade, in Iowa, but just the space was reused to manufacture the knock offs of the vise grips. There was nothing left of the factory and Stanley never owned it. The rest is a continuing expensive lesson for Malco to do some market research before you make something no one wants. Sad. The “good” paying jobs at the factory paid $15 an hour.

[GolgothaBlack]

Just bought both 7" and 10" curved and straight versions after I watched this video.

[FerociousSniper]

"Emperor Palpatine, where'd you get those sweet locking pliers?"
"Dewit."

[sammiches]

I just ordered a pair. Hopefully, they're going to be a Nebraska-made set.

[Travis]

Got a pail of vintage Vise Grips. I'll buy up imports and modify for special uses as needed.
Not a big fan of heavily chromed jaws, a bit greasy when new and you have to gouge the work to get a good grip.

[PrimeToolbox]

How does the Malco Eaglegrip compare to Knipex 41 14 250?

The eaglegrip is expensive for those who live outside the US, I can buy 3 Knipex for the price of one Eaglegrip.

But on the other hand they seem very well made and sturdy.

I'm in doubt about choosing the Eaglegrip, Knipex or Facom 501A. If have the money I would buy all of them 😅.

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[sgssgssgs]

The head and jaws of the Eagle Grips appear much stronger with thicker steel reinforcement. I imagine the steel is stronger too. Much of the Chinese steel is so poor, it breaks with the slightest force.

[paralegalparaplegic]

I wish they made a needle nose version

[koopasayer]

nice pliers i have one that i keep as a wall decoration since its soo shinie haha... but my goto for working pliers is chinese made one they work great.

[dshiznita]

Its hard to justify spending $50+ apiece when i can buy the milwaukee 10 piece for 89 sonetimes i do own 12 pairs of eage grips though lol.

[docfate]

Bad Marketing is what kills a brand. Look at how Milwaukee markets their tools..