Knipex 87 01 180 Cobra Water Pump Plier

These are great water pump pliers, the right size for use around the house. The grips have a nice non-slip texture. Knipex is known for its quality tools, but the finish could be a little bit better (the forging is excellent, but the grinding is a bit uneven). Despite this, the insides of the jaws are well made and finished.

Nun habe ich mit diesem Kauf fast (?) alle Cobra-Größen. Aber warum auch noch die 18er? Die XL habe ich mir mit dem XL Zangenschlüssel von Knipex gekauft. So lassen sich Verbindungen ggf. kontern und der Zangenschlüssel greift schonend zu, wenn es nicht um Rohre, sondern Chromamaturen geht. Die beiden Minis (Cobra/ Zsngenschlüssel) hatte ich anfangs aus Spaß gekauft - bis ich schnell festgestellt habe, dass sie richtige Werkzeuge sind. Ideal zum Biegen und Werkeln an Spielzeug, Modellen usw. Sie sind mein Reiseset mit einem Wera-Schrauber inkl. Bitmagazin. Die kleine 12er Cobra bewohnt die Taschen der Arbeitskleidung, funktioniert auf kleinstem Raum. Mehr Hebelkraft hat die neue 18er, ohne so viel Raum zu benötigen wie die XL. Habe ich mir das nicht toll schön geredet? Im Ernst: die 18er ist die Idealgrösse, wenn es nicht um geringes Packmass oder massive Hebelkräfte geht. Top!

I did plenty of research and reading when deciding on a pair of adjustable grips/pliers, as I wanted a pair I could rely on again and again and keep for life. I'm glad I chose the Knipex and paid out for quality. Whilst they are not the cheapest set of pliers, their craftsmanship is superb. They are a breeze to use, machined well and I expect them to last a lifetime if cared for properly. The button adjustment is very effective in locking the pliers, yet is easy to use and adjust as necessary. The multi angle jaws provide good grip on a multitude of surfaces and the handles are just right for me. The coating is a thin and very slightly spongy material, than feels comfortable in bare hands and not too big when wearing gloves. I prefer slim handles like this, rather than excessively padded ones as it is easier to get access into tight spaces and it feels easier to transfer turning force. Would definitely buy Knipex again if/when I need another size.

Awesome product as always

Boyutu çantanızda taşımaya çok elverişli, sadece somun sıkıp gevşetmek değil, ceviz kırmak, birşeyleri eğip bükmek hatta ağız yapısı o kadar hassas ki cımbız gibi elonize batan kıymığı bile çıkartır. Yuvarlak Allen tipi her boyutta vidayı güven ile açar.

I made the mistake and fell for a set of cheap noname pliers. But working with them was horrible. Don't be as stupid as I was. "Who is buying cheap buys double". Buy the best and work will be fun like driving a Porsche.