Knipex Tools - Pliers Wrench, Chrome (8603300), 12-Inch

Where have they been my whole life. An amazing tool. Great grip and way faster than an adjustable wrench. Definitely worth having in the truck. Won’t replace your open end set but way more versatile if you have limited space in the truck. I am surprised at the jaw grip strength.

Easy on fittings and a good value.

This is a nice size for brass fittings just over one inch in size. When I squeeze down on these, they do not slip. This has gotten me through several autoclave repairs. It has proven to be a good investment considering the number of open-end wrenches we do not have to own because of what we were able to to do with this tool so far.

Knipex 12" plier wrench

Terrific for general and plumbing use! Great jaw capacity and high quality construction! Will keep it's adjustment Indefinitely. Love this tool!!

My biggest disappointment about these, is that i didnt either come up with the idea for them myse...

My biggest disappointment about these, is that i didnt either come up with the idea for them myself a long time ago. My next greatest disappointment is that I only discovered these a few months ago. These pliers have changed the way i work. Mated with the straight model, I literally have witnessed my crescent, end, and socket wrenches gather dust. Now i also will be the first to admit that I am not a mechanic, and dont use wrenches every day, but at the same time have a complete set of tools. The other benefit is instead of hauling pounds of wrenches around, i can typically just carry these. Likewise, all but the best crescent wrenches have travel/play in them. It is frustrating when a common big box brand slides off because because there are a few millimeters of ... MoreMy biggest disappointment about these, is that i didnt either come up with the idea for them myself a long time ago. My next greatest disappointment is that I only discovered these a few months ago. These pliers have changed the way i work. Mated with the straight model, I literally have witnessed my crescent, end, and socket wrenches gather dust. Now i also will be the first to admit that I am not a mechanic, and dont use wrenches every day, but at the same time have a complete set of tools. The other benefit is instead of hauling pounds of wrenches around, i can typically just carry these. Likewise, all but the best crescent wrenches have travel/play in them. It is frustrating when a common big box brand slides off because because there are a few millimeters of play in them. So if crescents are ineffective that forces you to carry metric and English sizes...all of this is inordinately frustrating. The knipex tools adjust and stay where you want them. whats more since they are pliers your grip can close down to make contact if guessed too big. These offset pliers are truly a freak of nature since you can reach nuts/bolts squarely without being in line with them. I have a growing number of knipex tools, and i can safely say that none have disappointed. I wish they were less money, but i have to say buying huge lots of average tools is gets old. I am one of those people who has bought several 200, 300, and even 400 piece tools sets over the last 20 to 30 years. As a result my tool bag would be called a mutt because i have so many breads??. Over that same period i have strategically added more and more high end tools - and i find that i go to them - the tool kits are great for making sure you have all the possible sizes you need, but the great tools are the ones i reach for first.

My biggest disappointment about these, is that i didn’t either come up with the idea for them mys...

My biggest disappointment about these, is that i didn’t either come up with the idea for them myself a long time ago. My next greatest disappointment is that I only discovered these a few months ago. These pliers have changed the way i work. Mated with the straight model, I literally have witnessed my crescent, end, and socket wrenches gather dust. Now i also will be the first to admit that I am not a mechanic, and don’t use wrenches every day, but at the same time have a complete set of tools. The other benefit is instead of hauling pounds of wrenches around, i can typically just carry these. Likewise, all but the best crescent wrenches have travel/play in them. It is frustrating when a common big box brand slides off because because there are a few millimeters of ... MoreMy biggest disappointment about these, is that i didn’t either come up with the idea for them myself a long time ago. My next greatest disappointment is that I only discovered these a few months ago. These pliers have changed the way i work. Mated with the straight model, I literally have witnessed my crescent, end, and socket wrenches gather dust. Now i also will be the first to admit that I am not a mechanic, and don’t use wrenches every day, but at the same time have a complete set of tools. The other benefit is instead of hauling pounds of wrenches around, i can typically just carry these. Likewise, all but the best crescent wrenches have travel/play in them. It is frustrating when a common big box brand slides off because because there are a few millimeters of play in them. So if crescents are ineffective that forces you to carry metric and English sizes...all of this is inordinately frustrating. The knipex tools adjust and stay where you want them. what’s more since they are pliers your grip can close down to make contact if guessed too big. These offset pliers are truly a freak of nature since you can reach nuts/bolts squarely without being in line with them. I have a growing number of knipex tools, and i can safely say that none have disappointed. I wish they were less money, but i have to say buying huge lots of average tools is gets old. I am one of those people who has bought several 200, 300, and even 400 piece tools sets over the last 20 to 30 years. As a result my tool bag would be called a mutt because i have so many breads??. Over that same period i have strategically added more and more high end tools - and i find that i go to them - the tool kits are great for making sure you have all the possible sizes you need, but the great tools are the ones i reach for first.

The knipex pliers wrench is a really useful tool. I'd been eyeing them for years but never bought...

The knipex pliers wrench is a really useful tool. I'd been eyeing them for years but never bought them due to their exorbitant cost. This year I received them as a birthday gift. The Knipex Pliers Wrench are very much better than a conventional adjustable wrench in that they grip the fastener tighter as more torque is applied to the handle in one direction, exhibit a ratcheting action in the other, have a larger jaw capacity than a conventional adjustable wrench of the same length, and are lighter than similarly sized adjustable wrenches. The Knipex pliers wrench are also a decent pair of pliers. The smooth jaws grip surprisingly well thanks to the 10:1 compound leverage although this does make adjustments a bit fussy. They're also slightly more ergonomic than the ... MoreThe knipex pliers wrench is a really useful tool. I'd been eyeing them for years but never bought them due to their exorbitant cost. This year I received them as a birthday gift. The Knipex Pliers Wrench are very much better than a conventional adjustable wrench in that they grip the fastener tighter as more torque is applied to the handle in one direction, exhibit a ratcheting action in the other, have a larger jaw capacity than a conventional adjustable wrench of the same length, and are lighter than similarly sized adjustable wrenches. The Knipex pliers wrench are also a decent pair of pliers. The smooth jaws grip surprisingly well thanks to the 10:1 compound leverage although this does make adjustments a bit fussy. They're also slightly more ergonomic than the much cheaper Knipex Cobra pliers I already own. Their only negative is their cost and that was a deal breaker for me. This was made even worse by the availability of the much cheaper and similarly useful Knipex Cobra Pliers. The Cobra pliers are also better than a regular adjustable wrench. They have the same adjustment mechanism, range of adjustment, and also grip tighter with increasing torque one way and ratchet in the other. They WILL engrave aggressive teeth marks in whatever they're used on, although they can be used and adjusted so that this is minimised by making sure the toothed sections of the Cobra plier's jaws are close to parallel and engage opposite flats of a fastener. I still think the use of an adjustable wrench, pliers, or pliers wrench on a fastener is only acceptable due to the necessity of a task combined with the lack of a better option. I see the Knipex Pliers Wrench as a small incremental improvement of the Knipex Cobra Pliers. I would've bought them myself long ago had they only been a small increment more expensive. If you NEED a lightweight adjustable wrench that doesn't slip or mar fasteners then I'd say they're worth it. If not, the Cobra Pliers are less expensive and more versatile.

Think of this as a substitute for a Crescent-type adjustable wrench, only a much better design. T...

Think of this as a substitute for a Crescent-type adjustable wrench, only a much better design. The ratcheting adjustment system together with the ability to squeeze the handles together like pliers results in a rock-solid, slip-free hold on your bolt or fitting. No jaw slop when turning. Way more secure than any conventional adjustable wrench I have used. I can't find an easy way to adjust the opening one handed, but that's a small price to pay for such a solid grip. In tight spots where you can only turn a few degrees, you don't have to repeatedly remove the wrench and put it back on the nut as with a conventional adjustable wrench. You simply let up on the handle pressure and turn in reverse. The jaws gently glide over the nut without rounding it, and you're set ... MoreThink of this as a substitute for a Crescent-type adjustable wrench, only a much better design. The ratcheting adjustment system together with the ability to squeeze the handles together like pliers results in a rock-solid, slip-free hold on your bolt or fitting. No jaw slop when turning. Way more secure than any conventional adjustable wrench I have used. I can't find an easy way to adjust the opening one handed, but that's a small price to pay for such a solid grip. In tight spots where you can only turn a few degrees, you don't have to repeatedly remove the wrench and put it back on the nut as with a conventional adjustable wrench. You simply let up on the handle pressure and turn in reverse. The jaws gently glide over the nut without rounding it, and you're set for another turn. Saves time. The 7" version is good for 90% of household and automotive tasks. Length with jaws fully closed is 7 1/4 inches; with jaws open widest, 8 1/8 inches. Maximum jaw opening is 1 3/8 inches. $44 for a hand tool? That's what I spend in one week on beer and smokes, and the wrench will last forever and not kill you.

[Rewarded Review] 40-years ago I was given my first pair of Knipex water pump pliers by one of our suppliers. They ...

40-years ago I was given my first pair of Knipex water pump pliers by one of our suppliers. They were proudly made in West-Germany. I had never heard of them. But, they would soon become the best slip-joint type pliers I would ever use. The best feature is that once you fit them to your work and apply pressure you can actually release your grip while still applying pressure and they continue to hold. I have never owned this "new" model, which has been around some time, but there is a tremendous advantage to being able to "one-hand" the jaw width adjustment. My attitude had always been, "Why do I need to be able to do that? The old style works just fine." I should have at least tried them. The design makes for very easy adjustment. I, also, never owned a nickel -or ... More40-years ago I was given my first pair of Knipex water pump pliers by one of our suppliers. They were proudly made in West-Germany. I had never heard of them. But, they would soon become the best slip-joint type pliers I would ever use. The best feature is that once you fit them to your work and apply pressure you can actually release your grip while still applying pressure and they continue to hold. I have never owned this "new" model, which has been around some time, but there is a tremendous advantage to being able to "one-hand" the jaw width adjustment. My attitude had always been, "Why do I need to be able to do that? The old style works just fine." I should have at least tried them. The design makes for very easy adjustment. I, also, never owned a nickel -or chrome-plated set. I guess there is a place for them...maybe on display because they sure are pretty. But, I found the original finish to be pretty much impervious to corrosion in even the harshest environments. The nickel finish can only be better. This particular pair would take the place of an adjustable wrench of the same size with the ease of a push-button adjustment and a whopping 2 3/8" jaw opening. The jaws remain perfectly parallel throughout the nearly infinite range of the tool. Once you get set to the size you want, a slight squeeze of your grip and the jaws lock onto the work surface.This insures that slip and subsequent damage to the work surface is minimized. To their quality, my original pair is worn, but still functional. I did manage to break a pair, way back when, that was immediately replaced by the vendor; no receipt and no questions asked (I have had trouble in the past getting the Home Depot to replace a broken "life-time warranty" tool without a sales receipt, however.). Buy any Knipex tools and your biggest concern would be losing them!

[Rewarded Review] KNIPEX Heavy Duty Forged Steel 12 in. Pliers Wrench with Nickel Plating is a high quality profess...

KNIPEX Heavy Duty Forged Steel 12 in. Pliers Wrench with Nickel Plating is a high quality professional wrench with special features not seen before by me. Its large size is ideal for commercial use, but the same benefits are available for lighter use needs. The special design I mentioned is that it functions like a crescent wrench and can be used with ratcheted action as you turn to loosen or tighten the fastener. Its smooth jaws means it won't mare polished finishes as used with plumbing fixtures. Its better than using an adjustable wrench for this use.It has an adjustable jaw and locks on tight and the 12-inch size gives plenty of leverage to loosen stuck fasteners. Just loosen the grip and it slides like a ratchet mechanism while still on the nut to continue to ... MoreKNIPEX Heavy Duty Forged Steel 12 in. Pliers Wrench with Nickel Plating is a high quality professional wrench with special features not seen before by me. Its large size is ideal for commercial use, but the same benefits are available for lighter use needs. The special design I mentioned is that it functions like a crescent wrench and can be used with ratcheted action as you turn to loosen or tighten the fastener. Its smooth jaws means it won't mare polished finishes as used with plumbing fixtures. Its better than using an adjustable wrench for this use.It has an adjustable jaw and locks on tight and the 12-inch size gives plenty of leverage to loosen stuck fasteners. Just loosen the grip and it slides like a ratchet mechanism while still on the nut to continue to adjust it. The advantage of the design which seems odd is that the jaws open and close in parallel, don't squeeze around a pivot point. This exerts even pressure on all parts of the nut that are in contact with the wrench. It transmits greater force to crack frozen fasteners this way, minimizing stripping. You really need to see it operate to appreciate the mechanism. It is expensive, but those who have a regularly need for this tool, its worth it.

[Rewarded Review] When is a pair of pliers worth $70? The German made 12" Knipex multipurpose pliers has several fe...

When is a pair of pliers worth $70? The German made 12" Knipex multipurpose pliers has several features that can justify that price tag. It is a multi-purpose tool that can handle tasks formerly delegated to pipe wrenches, locking pliers, tongue and groove pliers, and a set of wrenches. The smallest setting is about 3/8", the largest 2 3/8". So, it can seriously lighten up your toolbox and reduce the time spent searching for the right size wrench.This particular set has smooth grips so it won't damage finished metal parts (like plumbing fixtures). It has a locking feature - not quite the clamping effect of vise grips but pretty close. There is a sort of "ratcheting" action when you pull it back, and a push button adjustment for the jaw gap instead of the usual ... MoreWhen is a pair of pliers worth $70? The German made 12" Knipex multipurpose pliers has several features that can justify that price tag. It is a multi-purpose tool that can handle tasks formerly delegated to pipe wrenches, locking pliers, tongue and groove pliers, and a set of wrenches. The smallest setting is about 3/8", the largest 2 3/8". So, it can seriously lighten up your toolbox and reduce the time spent searching for the right size wrench.This particular set has smooth grips so it won't damage finished metal parts (like plumbing fixtures). It has a locking feature - not quite the clamping effect of vise grips but pretty close. There is a sort of "ratcheting" action when you pull it back, and a push button adjustment for the jaw gap instead of the usual tongue and groove; that setting won't slip out of place but is easy to change when needed.The twelve inch handle provides lots of leverage. It's an extremely versatile tool and includes a lifetime limited warranty.