Hand Tools question re long nose pliers

June 02, 2019, 01:47 PM

I want to buy a nice quality long nose pliers, but they all seem to have a built-in cutter. Does anyone make a high quality version without the cutter ? I'm too clumsy not to cut chunks of flesh out, I've injured myself more than once with my existing ones.

June 02, 2019, 01:56 PM

Suppressed

Knipex makes them without cutters

June 02, 2019, 02:00 PM

deepocean

The ones I have are from Harbor Freight. I looked at them. There is a flat space there, but I do not believe they are cutters.

https://www.harborfreight.com/...se-Pliers-64089.html

June 02, 2019, 02:02 PM

powermad

quote:
Originally posted by Suppressed:
Knipex makes them without cutters

These are the only pliers that I will buy.
They cost more than others but are worth every penny.

June 02, 2019, 02:35 PM

Woodman

Mine are not great quality but I've been using them for 20-30 years with no problems. Lately to reach inside violins to rotate a sound post.

Craftsman 9-45661 Mini Needle Nose Pliers, 5-½"

The Craftsman 5 pc. Mini Plier Set periodically goes on sale for under $20. I picked up three sets last time for gifts but still use my old set. 5" long nose, 4-1/2" diagonal cutter, 4-1/2" end nipper, 5-1/2" needle nose, 5" bent nose pliers.

June 02, 2019, 04:22 PM

sigfreund

I purchased these via Amazon. They are good enough for my purposes.

June 02, 2019, 04:29 PM

RHINOWSO

quote:
Originally posted by Suppressed:
Knipex

Worth every fricking dime.

June 02, 2019, 05:07 PM

sigcrazy7

Channel lock also makes some with or without the cutters.

No 3017. I've found them to be a great tool for the money. The four piece kit from Home Depot contains the 3017s.

June 03, 2019, 08:33 PM

Blackmore

I will have to pick up a Channelock or Kuipers set for my tool box. I had some good ones that disappeared and have been using cast off China ones since. Now I have them all positioned in different spots for crushing the ticks I find daily.

June 03, 2019, 10:24 PM

texassierra

I bought this set a few years ago. A master plumber buddy saw them and ended up buying a set. He raves about them being the handiest tool he's used in a long time. He uses them all the time to pull various items from customer's disposals.

June 04, 2019, 02:05 AM

sns3guppy

quote:
Originally posted by texassierra:
I bought this set a few years ago. A master plumber buddy saw them and ended up buying a set. He raves about them being the handiest tool he's used in a long time. He uses them all the time to pull various items from customer's disposals.

I have the same set, and they're incredibly handy, especially in tight areas. They don't handle side loads, twisting very well, but for getting into tight areas, they're great. Especially for tasks like inserting a washer somewhere fingers can't go, etc.

The only other pliers I use so much in the box are wrench pliers (knipex flat-jaw), safety wire pliers, dikes, and duck bill. The double-articulated ones get used a lot, though.

June 04, 2019, 08:22 AM

FN in MT

Look at the WIHA site too.

June 04, 2019, 09:57 AM

maladat

quote:
Originally posted by RHINOWSO:
quote:
Originally posted by Suppressed:
Knipex
Worth every fricking dime.

For the tool nerds on the forum, NWS is worth a look for pliers, too. Another German brand of comparable quality to Knipex.

https://nws-tool.com/

June 04, 2019, 10:33 AM

PowerSurge

For the average home user, Channellock is more than enough.

June 04, 2019, 10:00 PM

Excam_Man

Knipex

June 04, 2019, 10:01 PM

ChuckFinley

Knipex

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