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Which size of the Knipex pliers wrench and Cobra heads for everyday use? Is 10″ good enogut or will I be hating like if I didn’t buy the 12″ versions. On the other size should I be looking at smaller versions of each. These are not cheap tools I really want to have both of them but I want the size that will handle almost anything I can throw at it.
I bow to the hand tool knowledge and powers conductor brings to the table I hope I see a response soon!!
While we wait for the one and only conductor, I will ask this.. what is the largest object you see yourself needing to grab with these? That though answer how big you need to go.
I would say that 12″ would be huge for general use and probably never necessary,7″ will probably handle 95% of your needs and be the most comfortable to use, if you want to be safe I would say go 10″
If your gonna spend a lot of time with these in your hands I would recommend the blue/red ergo grip.. they are excellent. If it’s just an occasional use tool go with the red dipped handle, still very comfortable.
I’m assuming you know about chadstoolbox.com. usually the best prices by far on this stuff but they charge shipping under $100 so that might offset the savings.. they do have a price match policy also..
For me, I would get 10″ > 7″ > 12″
But I don’t think you could really go wrong with any of them…
Nope I have been buying my Knipex from Woot deals, Lowe’s Clearance, and Amazon warehouse deals.
I always go bigger. U never know what your going to encounter. And down the road if u need smaller then maybe u can afford the others.
I use 10″ on the daily at work..serve there purpose,those are the only ones i have and have never felt they were to small or to big..just right
agree with Frankie the 10 are my most used daily I have the 12’s but use rarelyfrankiegarcia19 wrote:
I use 10″ on the daily at work..serve there purpose,those are the only ones i have and have never felt they were to small or to big..just right
I would buy the kit where you have 3 different sizes
I use the 10″ Pliers Wrench & Cobras. They are great for a wide range of jobs. I haven’t needed the 12″ versions, yet. I did buy the 7″ Cobra pliers, and I love their size . I find myself using the 7″ Cobras more often. They are small and light enough to fit in my pocket. It all depends on your trade I guess. I may buy the 12″ down the road, IF I need them. Either way, they are great tools. Cheers.
I will get the 3 combo kit next year. my brother will send it to me from Germany. Or he might come out for a lil vacation
Ok I’m sold on buying the 10″ versions.
ya I think you cant go wrong with the standard size pliers
Chadstoolbox.com has the 8701 250 and 8702 250 listed as “new wide opening” not sure if there is an older not so wide opening model floating around out there.. something good to watch out for maybe
So the Conductor Man is not a hand tool guru?
LOL
If I were only going to have one pair (rest assured this would never happen) it would be 10″. Big enough for the majority of daily task in most shops, yet not big enough to be cumbersome either. Like BK said, 10″, 7″, and 12″ would be the order I would get them.