New type of tool (well... at least to me!)

robs ss · Nov 17, 2021

I recently bought a new tool on ebay - good brand - Knipex
It is sort of a cross between multigrips (??) and a shifter (adjustable wrench?)
It is great because the little triangular windows (each side) tell you what size you have selected (Metric or SAE).
The spring-loaded button allows you to move the pivot to different settings. For each setting the handle has a limited range of jaw movement via the engaged "tit".
Great for the riding tool bag as it can eliminate so many other tools.
The one I bought is a bit over 7" long, but it comes in other sizes.
Used properly I don't believe it is potentially as damaging as either of the aforementioned tools.
A picture is worth a thousand words so...

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Danno · Nov 25, 2021

Aerostich has had these in their catalog for years. Always wondered if they were worth a try.

cliffa · Nov 25, 2021

Knipex are superb tools.

Deets55 · Nov 25, 2021

Yes excellent tools. Like Snap-On you can feel the difference when using and handling them. But also like Snap-On $$$$$

trident sam · Nov 25, 2021

robs ss said:
I recently bought a new tool on ebay - good brand - Knipex
It is sort of a cross between multigrips (??) and a shifter (adjustable wrench?)
It is great because the little triangular windows (each side) tell you what size you have selected (Metric or SAE).
The spring-loaded button allows you to move the pivot to different settings. For each setting the handle has a limited range of jaw movement via the engaged "tit".
Great for the riding tool bag as it can eliminate so many other tools.
The one I bought is a bit over 7" long, but it comes in other sizes.
Used properly I don't believe is is potentially as damaging as either of the aforementioned tools.
A picture is worth a thousand words so...

KNIPEX Industrial Pliers for sale | Shop with Afterpay | eBay AU

No matching category found.

www.ebay.com.au

we can get them here as well at a not too bad price. I'll be having one tomorrow the same size as yours --- after all 7" is enough for anyone

texasSlick · Nov 25, 2021

trident sam said:
we can get them here as well at a not too bad price. I'll be having one tomorrow the same size as yours --- after all 7" is enough for anyone

It's not the size ..... it's how you use it .....

Slick

Craig · Nov 25, 2021

Like some unmentionable body parts ???

speirmoor · Nov 26, 2021

Had them for years. Single best investment in tools I ever made. Doesn't damage fasteners with its smooth jaws, doesn't lose fastener size once set and also has ratcheting ability.

Lineslinger · Nov 29, 2021

texasSlick said:
It's not the size ..... it's how you use it .....

Slick

Thats what she said.

robs ss · Nov 29, 2021

Lineslinger said:
Thats what she said.

I thought she said "who do you think you're going to please with that?"

The response... "Me!"

trident sam · Nov 30, 2021

robs ss said:
I recently bought a new tool on ebay - good brand - Knipex
It is sort of a cross between multigrips (??) and a shifter (adjustable wrench?)
It is great because the little triangular windows (each side) tell you what size you have selected (Metric or SAE).
The spring-loaded button allows you to move the pivot to different settings. For each setting the handle has a limited range of jaw movement via the engaged "tit".
Great for the riding tool bag as it can eliminate so many other tools.
The one I bought is a bit over 7" long, but it comes in other sizes.
Used properly I don't believe it is potentially as damaging as either of the aforementioned tools.
A picture is worth a thousand words so...

KNIPEX Industrial Pliers for sale | Shop with Afterpay | eBay AU

No matching category found.

www.ebay.com.au

Just received mine Rob, great little item - thanks for the heads up on it

gortnipper · Nov 30, 2021

robs ss said:
I recently bought a new tool on ebay - good brand - Knipex
It is sort of a cross between multigrips (??) and a shifter (adjustable wrench?)
It is great because the little triangular windows (each side) tell you what size you have selected (Metric or SAE).
The spring-loaded button allows you to move the pivot to different settings. For each setting the handle has a limited range of jaw movement via the engaged "tit".
Great for the riding tool bag as it can eliminate so many other tools.
The one I bought is a bit over 7" long, but it comes in other sizes.
Used properly I don't believe it is potentially as damaging as either of the aforementioned tools.
A picture is worth a thousand words so...

KNIPEX Industrial Pliers for sale | Shop with Afterpay | eBay AU

No matching category found.

www.ebay.com.au

"Made in Germany" but ships from China???

robs ss · Nov 30, 2021

gortnipper said:
"Made in Germany" but ships from China???

Whatever!!

gortnipper · Nov 30, 2021

robs ss said:
Whatever!!

I did send it to my daughter as a Xmas hint.

jaydee75 · Dec 1, 2021

Is this the same thing???
A lot cheaper:

https://www.ktool.net/knipex-87-03-180-7-1-4-cobra-pliers-chrome-plated/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA15yNBhDTARIsAGnwe0UDkg-4i43dpaD0I8OXMhbKgmoufRnNyPV_c8Vdid4XzUZQMk2ozZwaAitdEALw_wcB

trident sam · Dec 1, 2021

No, it's a different tool

SteveBorland · Dec 2, 2021

jaydee75 said:
Is this the same thing???
A lot cheaper:

https://www.ktool.net/knipex-87-03-180-7-1-4-cobra-pliers-chrome-plated/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA15yNBhDTARIsAGnwe0UDkg-4i43dpaD0I8OXMhbKgmoufRnNyPV_c8Vdid4XzUZQMk2ozZwaAitdEALw_wcB

The difference is that the original tool mentioned always keeps the jaws parallel whereas the type you link to here are the waterpump plier type, where the jaws move in an arc.
I've just bought the smaller version of the original tool (120mm instead of 180) and I think it's great.

New type of tool (well... at least to me!)

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