Knipex 85-51-250-AF 10″ Spring Hose Clamp Pliers

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https://www.kctoolco.com/knipex-85-51-250-af-10-spring-hose-clamp-pliers-with-locking-device-plastic-grip/

Has anyone had the opportunity to own or use these? I saw these demoed the other day and immediately fell in love with the idea of them. How do they handle in practice? Are there American made ones made by a different brand? I haven’t fully googled these questions so I will post answers if I find them. I’m sure the quality is top notch as they are Knipex.

None that I know of but that’s also why some of the tool trucks sell Knipex. They know the good pliers come from Germany and the good locking pliers come from Germany or Spain.

I have the same set without the locking feature that have been using for a few years now.  Pretty much my go to plier for hose clamps.  I am a tech and use them everyday.  Well worth the investment. 

echerbst wrote:

3 hours ago, echerbst said:

I have the same set without the locking feature that have been using for a few years now.  Pretty much my go to plier for hose clamps.  I am a tech and use them everyday.  Well worth the investment. 

Thanks man.

Here is the demo video from Knipex. The cobras in any form are awesome.