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[KNIPEXofficial]

Thank you for showcasing our KNIPEX tools so thoroughly! Especially our history and what the model numbers mean. It's great to see how you've highlighted their versatility and durability in real-world applications. We appreciate the time and effort you've put into this detailed review—it helps both professionals and DIY enthusiasts understand the unique benefits of our products. If there’s any specific tool you’d like to explore further, feel free to let us know. Keep up the fantastic work!

[hardlyb]

I love my Knipex pliers. I bought the fancy magazine crimpers, and one of the dies was bad. I emailed the company, they sent me a label, I shipped the bad die back, and they sent me an entirely new complete set (dies, magazine, and pliers) which came very quickly, despite coming from Germany. That's great customer service. It's the only problem I've ever had with any of their tools, so I'm a customer for life.

[jstutzman]

I was working in a railroad shop in the early 90s when a representative came to do a demo of the pliers. He climbed up onto a boxcar and stood on the pliers attached to the trainline (brake pipe). I have bought many of their pliers since that time. They just work well and punch well above their weight class in all aspects. They require less pressure to hold and reduce fatigue.

[djorig]

I got into carpentry over 4 years ago. Like most beginners, I bought what was available at the big box stores. Lowes had a couple knipex products in their electrical tools section. I grabbed a pair of Cobras. Since then, I’ve replaced most of my hand tools with knipex and wera. Top quality!!

[RenegadesGarage]

The Den of Tools.. I was turned onto Knipex tools in 1990 when I was doing some landscaping and dug a pair of cobra pliers out of the ground when I was digging a hole to plant a tree. Took them over to the water hose and rinsed the dirt off of them. I have been using them ever since. I have a lot of Knipex tools now. They are the best.

[TomSLAMG]

I’m not a brand loyal type of consumer but when I used my first set of Knipex pliers in 1990 I was hooked. I work on one of the few Maxie Melt electron beam furnaces in the world. When you are producing 60, 000 pound ingots of governmentally declared “Strategic Metals, ” downtime is the enemy. My tools need to work when I do. A warranty is absolutely worthless to me. If a tool breaks there’s no time to run over to HF and get a replacement.

I have received great service from my Knipex tools. The one that ride in my side pocket every day last about 2 years before I start to see jaw wear. That’s when they become my home or give away tools. The largest set get into areas and provide a grip that is unmatched. I have never had a failure of a Knipex tool on the job.

Since my battle with cancer started 8 years ago my grip isn’t what it used to be. Knipex pliers help me more now than ever before. You would be surprised at how useful they can be with everyday normal life tasks.

Thanks for the history lesson. Keep up the great work.

Nothing but positive thoughts!!

[lastbesttool]

Are Knipex tools really the best? I don't know because there is nothing close enough to compare them with. So I guess there's that. But in all seriousness, Snap On and Klein really have good stuff too, but across the board in so many tool categories, Knipex has no peer. IMHO, of course.

[gunchag]

As a European (Latvian) I completely agree. Knipex is one of the best pliers type tool makers. It's a pleasure to work with Knipex tools.

[MegaNardman]

When you use tools for a long period of time, it's pretty rare that you find a tool that's so much better than every other variant you've tried. Knipex pliers, especially their adjustable pliers, is one of those tools. Basically any form of plier there is, I now default to Knipex. Not every tool is leaps and bounds ahead of everyone else, but every tool I've bought from them has been at least as good as any other type I've bought...and way more than you'd expect are head and shoulders above.

Their adjustable pliers are so good that I've thrown out all the crescent-style or channel-lock types I used to have. I even use them in cases where I can't afford to strip/damage a bolt, because the parallel clamp of them is so secure and dependable. If you haven't tried them yet, do it, you won't be disappointed.

[jeffrey]

I bought my first pair in an old mom-and-pop hardware store back in the 1990's. A rep was doing the pipe demo on a Saturday morning and I bought a pair because I had money in my pocket. I've loved them ever since.

[craigbraswell]

Smith Brothers' plumbing supply store in downtown Carrollton, GA sells knipex tools. KNIPEX is the best of the best in hand tools, i traded my klein garbage in for knipex years ago after I FOUND a pair of knipex pliers under a house, that the previous hvac tech left behind. I never heard of them before that, but I realized how good those pliers were and I sought out many more of their tools!

[sonyamclin]

My first Knipex pliers I found in the road. Best pliers that I have. Been a fan ever since . Had to buy my next pliers.

[chrismoody]

As a 40 year veteran HVAC tech. Knipex Alligators were a real game changer for me. The grip and ease of use on gas pipes and stubborn nuts has allowed me to set aside my typical 12” Channelock style pliers and 12” pipe wrench and 12” Crescent wrench. I don’t care much about the science behind them or the cost, I’ll pay the price to own them. Until you’ve experienced them you don’t know what your missing. Complete game changer.

[wsmarshjr]

After 2 years of watching DOT, this 72 year-old, thrifty New Englander DIYer has amassed a collection of a dozen Knipex pliers, buying every one on sale. Why? (1) They make every job easier and faster -- just wait until YOU get arthritis in YOUR hands and wrists -- and (2) they're the kind of tool you can leave to your grandkids. Every time I buy a Knipex, I get that same feeling that I did when I bought my Sawzall in 1984 -- this tool will be with me forever.

[bobegbert]

My local independent hardware store carries a few Knipex and some cheap no name pliers. I went in just needing some slip joint pliers for a small job in my office. Cheap would have worked for what I was doing but they were out of them so I bought the Knipex. Very thankful that I did. I was so impressed, that's all I buy now for the most part. I did buy some Icon copies that are nearly as good, and a pair of 15" or 18" Doyle because I needed them right then and Harbor Freight was the only place local that had a pair that large. The Doyle and Icon are both great tools but I do think that Knipex is the best bar none and you don't have to break the bank if you watch Amazon sales. You may not get a nice set in any specific order, maybe 8" water pump pliers this month and needle nose next month but they don't cost that much more than Kobalt, Craftsman, or other big hardware store brands if you buy them on sale. They have some very good sales. If Snap On will pick up a nickel, Knipex will pick up 20 cents because I'll have 4 pair for the same price. LOL

[kbyki]

Yes, yes they are. The ones with the button for adjustment are the best. Very fine adjustment to fit different sizes.

[AllanSitte]

Knipex is my goto tool brand for pliers and cutters.
Been using them for over 30 years and had no failures. Most of the tools I broke were because I, or a coworker, was stupid.
I have my moments... Thank you Knipex for all you do.

[jimmtech]

There's a great video showing why Knipex wire cutters are the best. It has extreme close-ups of the wire (both stranded and solid), as well as the impact on the blades. Knipex steel is harder, and they use a 50 degree angle where most others are 45 degrees. When you see it close-up, you can see that Knipex is obviously better than anyone else!

[billcuningham]

A number of years ago, I needed to replace an old outdoor hose bib. It was stuck and I didn't have enough room to use my old regular pipe wrench. I didn't know anything about Knipex but was in a local tools store and saw the Gators and noticed how thin they were and figured I could grip the pipe between the wall and the bib. Wasn't sure about which size, so I bought all three they had. They worked great and have turned out to be the best set of pliers I have ever owned. Have an irrigation system on my property and I routinely use them. I can grip and hold pipes and take of the fittings. Ever since, I have purchased several other styles (especially like the straight jawed ones) and all of them are well made. Can't say they are the best (have several Kleins that are pretty good) but I can't imagine any others being "better".

[momoshowcar]

They are the best for my application. I’m a field service engineer for medical imaging systems.(xray and vascular equipment) Much of which are German and French.
I have used many brands but have found both Knipex and Wiha to be the best for me. Both brands are excellent and have never failed me however it’s subjective to your application.