KNIPEX - 87 02 300 T BKA Tools - Cobra Water Pump Pliers, Multi-Component, Tethered Attachment (8702300TBKA)

I got the 12", 10" and 7" and they are all great pliers. Do 5 minutes of research on youtube of watching these pliers in action and you will want the whole set as well.The 7" is good for smaller items, the 10 is the one I would get if i were only getting one. The 12" is quite a lot bigger than the 10".The red/blue comfort grip versions are much more comfortable to use... get that version.

As a union electrician I try to buy American built products as much as possible but I also care about doing a good job and having the tools that make me effective and I cannot believe how well the Knipex products are they are a whole Other level and as much as I would like to buy American I will buy everything knipex from now on I hope Klein or another company who builds American tools can catch up but I’m sure most of them will ship their building overseas and making inferior product so I would much rather support a first world company in Germany than a first world country in America that has their tools built in China.

I'm in the HVAC trade, at first glance it seamed like it would be too small but I threw in my Veto TP4 anyway. These little pliers ended up being the right size and can accomplish most tasks that I need them to. If I'm doing an install they're perfect for working inside disconnects and the condenser. I find that I grab them at least once or twice a day, I love the comfort grip handles, they feel right in my hands. I also love the bright colors, because it's easy to spot if you set them down. They don't take up much room in my bag, they're light weight and just fantastic pliers. The design and size of the pliers allows it to operate in small areas. I love these little guys and wouldn't hesitate to purchase another pair.

I recently decided to start upgrading my tool set from consumer quality Lowe Depot tools to something that will last, and ultimately settled on Knipex. After switching over a handful of tools already, I am extremely happy with the quality and workmanship put into their tools. The teeth are tight when closed and there is no side play in the two sides. I also like the comfort grip handles over the regular rubber coated, as it better fits my hands and makes them more comfortable to use. I also love the fact that the adjusted length doesn't slip back up when using them, it gets locked in at the opening you need. Previous adjustable pliers I used, even ones that "locked", only prevented them from getting larger while using, but they would slip back to a smaller opening while using without fail. These get locked in and prevent movement both up and down. All of that, coupled with the tool steel used in the pliers themselves, and I can see using these for years to come.

These sure are pricey...and I keep buying more Knipex. I am refitting an old sailboat, and there is a lot of stubborn hardware. Everything is also at odd angles, difficult to reach and corroded. BUT...not everything needs to be destroyed. The grips allow good control, and the machining on the business end is designed to supplement the squeeze. For example, nothing beats vice grips for a death grip on metal, but what is gripped is generally dented, crushed or rounded off.These tools are actually fun to use...

This review is based on all the Knipex pliers for all sizes. Knipex pliers are by far the best ive used. I'm a Plumber and have used a few name brands over the years. These far exceed all the others but at a price. But when your in a profession that requires durability and quality from your tools, these make the grade. I'm actually proud of these tools and want to show them off to the other trades men. I have the regular grip pliers which I first bought and the moved to the comfort grip. The comfort grip is much more comfortable and you get more squeezing power, which with these pliers, you don't need to squeeze much. They don't slip on the teeth or in the locking gear. They are thin enough to get into tight spaces or wrench on thinner fasteners. These truly take the frustration out of banged up knuckles and slipping plier joints. I have 3 different pliers now and will be buying the needle nose pliers next. They are smooth opening and closing, super grip teeth and just engineered wonderfully. My only concern is losing them as they are pricey. I don't usually break tools, I leave them behind on jobs, or my helper leaves them behind. The red and blue handles stand out which is good for visual conformation in my tool bag. I surely wont be lending these out to anyone either. I truly treasure all my Knipex pliers. If your looking for some general pliers as a home owner, these are great but are double to triple the price of competitive brands. If your tradesman looking for high quality, functionality and durability, These will help make you money

Received uneven pliers, and I'm not able to bend them any way to fix or correct the issue while using them. Very disappointed as these have rave reviews online and amazing strength and durability through Project Farm's testing. I just didn't think their quality control would be so bad. Can't return, as this is already my second order of these (first were stolen out of packaging before it arrived) and I don't want to run into issues getting a third pair... Wish these were better. The sliding mechanism is also very stiff compared to to other button lock tongue and groove pliers I've used. Would love to have another replacement eventually, when I can spare the money.

I have been a mechanic of sorts for most of my adult life. Over thebyears I have discovered the value of well made tools. Most of the time they can be overpriced and some people feeld that way about knipex. You will find that even though these are about 2 to 3 times the cost of your average pair of channel locks, they will out perform any set of adjustable wrenches at any price. Their are some copycat products out there that are not too bad, but in direct one on one comparison they still can't be beat. They are low profile and the button does not stick out so far that you get a accidental release like you may with a copycat like Milwaukee or Irwin. Spend the extra money engrave your name and never ever buy another pair.

This is my first Knipex. I was super excited to get this in my hands until I opened the box. What I received was someones return. This 10" Knipex Cobras handles was full of globs of grease. The bag that it came in was disgusting. Why would someone return a item in this shape and better yet why would AMAZON send this to someone in this kind of shape. I was going to return it but that is a huge pain in the rear all on its own. So I cleaned them up to make sure they were not damaged in any way. Thankfully they were not damaged, just disgustingly filthy. Now that they are clean I am really impressed with them. The quality of these pliers is amazing. I love the comfort grip handles. The only reason I gave them a 3 star is because the shape they were in when I received them. I will be buying more Knipex tools in the future.

This is an excellent multipurpose pair of pliers which would make a good addition to just about any toolbox or homeowner's tool collection. Most people are probably familiar with slip joint or Channellock adjustable pliers, and while those designs are useful, the Knipex Cobras are, at least in my opinion, a direct upgrade. The push button has a replaceable spring to maintain tension, and allows for much finer adjustment than Channellock pliers. They're very easy to adjust to the correct size - just position the jaws on the thing you want to grip, push the button, and slide the jaws together. The grips provide a lot of leverage and the jaws are aggressively serrated, so once you've clamped on to something you're going to have a very secure grip. The jaws also feature an interesting shape (similar to that of a wrench) which allows them to grip rounded off or rusted nuts or bolts very well.The comfort grip version of this pair of pliers provides a wider surface for your hands, and the red forms a rigid but grippy surface while the blue is softer and more rubbery. I personally prefer the comfort grip style, although if you expect to find yourself in tight places with these quite often, the regular dipped style grips are a bit more narrow.Knipex also has an excellent warranty, so if you break these pliers with regular use they'll replace them for you.If it isn't obvious, I love these pliers and I think you will too!

Excelente pinza, en un principio tenia mis dudas ya que la quería para poner conectores para cables y veo que la usan mas para tubería, sin embargo, tiene una excelente calidad en materiales, no me desepcionó, las mandibulas tienen un agarre increible, anteriormente utilicé pinzas de extension de otras marcas pero ninguna facilita el trabajo como las pinzas kniplex, la recomiendo ampliamente, en realidad obtienes más de lo que pagas, vale la pena invertir en esta herramienta...

Estas pinzas de la marca son a mi gusto las mejores, en cualquier tamaño o diseño de mango, sus dientes estan diseñados para no dejar girar los tubos, osea estan en contra, son tan delgadas que entran en lugares reducidos pero son muy resistentes, materiales de mucha calidad. Esta version tiene un arillo para poder colgarlas al cinturono, chaleco o tirantes y evitar caidas.

i have a snap on pair of swedish pipe wrench. a little big; so i bought this as small pocket /tight space option.i use it every other day. its great. really wish i would have had all these years.only caution is that the teeth are hard/sharp and will detroy copper. they cut the edges off of over tightened copper nuts , and strip copper piping . mostly only seen this with npt put in with brute force. but it still happens.