I bought another Knipex pliers

April 10, 2021, 11:11 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Sportshooter:
Pipe Smoker, I’m missing why there are 2 prices for each size tool. What is different about each one?

The word "new" in the title of the more-expensive one. Other than that, I didn't find any difference in the pictures or descriptions. ???

April 10, 2021, 11:19 AM

Pipe Smoker

quote:
Originally posted by Sportshooter:
Pipe Smoker, I’m missing why there are 2 prices for each size tool. What is different about each one?

I’m puzzled by your comment. Clicking on the link in my OP I see only one price: $27.49. That’s for Amazon Prime, before sales tax is added on. I’m viewing the site with Safari on my iPhone.

Of course, the “Other sellers on Amazon” panel will likely have other prices.

April 10, 2021, 01:04 PM

Sportshooter

My Ipad uses Safari also and the Amazon site shows 2 of each size with 2 different prices. It looks like they used the same image for both old and new styles.

April 10, 2021, 02:20 PM

Nismo

quote:
Originally posted by Sportshooter:
My Ipad uses Safari also and the Amazon site shows 2 of each size with 2 different prices. It looks like they used the same image for both old and new styles.

I see what you're seeing, and it's because the second duplicate is from a 3rd party vendor and not from Amazon's fulfillment warehouses, so the prices and shipping are a bit different.

April 10, 2021, 02:28 PM

Nismo

Now, would the 5" or 6" be better for all-around tinkering around the house?

April 10, 2021, 05:16 PM

sns3guppy

6" for general around the house, but you'd be better served by having a small and large. Some projects can take advantage of the additional leverage of a larger tool.

April 10, 2021, 07:14 PM

Sportshooter

Thank you two munches, Mr. Nismo. I was thinking it must be the difference between the alligator and Cobra styles.

April 10, 2021, 07:37 PM

henryaz

I like Knipex very much, and cannot begin to count the number of their products I have. Some in multiple sizes: Cobras, Alligators, diagonal cutters, end nippers, pliers wrenches (a very handy tool), long nose pliers, extended long nose pliers, combination pliers, and I know I've forgotten some.

April 10, 2021, 07:47 PM

Pipe Smoker

quote:
Originally posted by Nismo:
Now, would the 5" or 6" be better for all-around tinkering around the house?

I think that the 6” size is likely the best choice for most folks.

And I’m thinking that the 6” Knipex Cobra would make the best nut cracker ever! Even tough walnuts would be easily cracked.

April 10, 2021, 08:04 PM

SpinZone

quote:
Originally posted by Jim Shugart:
I bought this set of Knipex tools for use in the house for 'honey do' jobs and to avoid having to go out to the shop.

Very highly recommended! Plus this is an excellent price: IIRC, I paid well north of $300.

I have the same set, twice. Bought the insulated set for at work and ended up picking up another set for the house.

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April 10, 2021, 08:53 PM

jimb888

I love Knipex stuff, but the pliers I bought at Sears, called "Robogrip" a while back kick their butt. I'd say that the Robogrip technology is 3 times better (for me) than Knipex or Channelocks where you need to set the size first.

BTW, I have the 1000 volt set that Knipex makes and also their electrical needle-nose and I'm in love with all of that.

April 10, 2021, 09:36 PM

maladat

I have several sizes of Cobra Pliers and Pliers Wrenches. They are great. I got pissed about a few things I could not get undone and had to grind off a while ago and decided I wasn't going to have that problem anymore.

I added the Cobra XXL to the toolbox. They're 22" long, weigh more than 6 pounds, and the jaws open almost 5".

They are comically large.

I love them.

April 11, 2021, 05:52 AM

henryaz

quote:
Originally posted by Pipe Smoker:
quote:
Originally posted by Nismo:
Now, would the 5" or 6" be better for all-around tinkering around the house?

I think that the 6” size is likely the best choice for most folks.

If you're going to do any real work with them (like plumbing) you will appreciate the 10" and perhaps the 12" Cobras (they also make a 16" Cobra). The 10" also have available jaw protectors that fit over the jaws so you won't mar the work (like using them on brass parts). They work on the 10" Cobras or Alligators.

10" Cobras with 5 pair jaw protectors, at Bowers Tool Co.

April 11, 2021, 08:07 AM

TRIO

This thread is going to cost me some coin, lol.

April 11, 2021, 09:03 AM

photohause

I was unaware of these, great design. Thank you for posting this! PS NOT made in China...how is this possible?!?!?

April 11, 2021, 10:44 AM

slosig

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Originally posted by 220-9er:
Just in case you haven't spent enough yet and you work with Ty-raps much, take a look at these.
Ty-raps, cut off with regular sidecutters, leave an incredibly sharp end sticking out just enough to slice you open like a sharp knife. They just do in a more painful manner due to the angle on the end.
These are only for use on softer material like copper wire and plastics or you'll ruin the cutting edge. Once you have a set you'll never go back or feel safe around ty-raps without one.
https://www.amazon.com/KNIPEX-...a-492459959488&psc=1

A friend taught me a different approach long ago. With pliers with a flat front grab the tail right at the box it goes through. Twist vigorously. It basically balls it up inside locking it tighter, and twists it off with no sharp edges.

April 11, 2021, 01:39 PM

iron chef

quote:
Originally posted by photohause:
I was unaware of these, great design. Thank you for posting this! PS NOT made in China...how is this possible?!?!?

I think Knipex's patent expired, b/c you can get made-in-China pliers-wrench knock-offs from Irwin and Lenox now.

April 11, 2021, 05:50 PM

Nismo

quote:
Originally posted by Pipe Smoker:
quote:
Originally posted by Nismo:
Now, would the 5" or 6" be better for all-around tinkering around the house?

I think that the 6” size is likely the best choice for most folks.

And I’m thinking that the 6” Knipex Cobra would make the best nut cracker ever! Even tough walnuts would be easily cracked.

Thanks. Just ordered the 6". Coincidentally, the 6" is the only one I've ever got to play with that was owned by a co-worker.