Review on 🔧 Enhancing Efficiency: Tools 13 88 US Installation for Optimal Performance by Nathan Jones

Update from 11/04/16 to the previous rating - I like these pliers a little better. I still haven't had the chance to use them too much, but I played around with them a bit, stripped some 12 gauge wire, bent the hooks, clipped a wire and it worked out pretty well. I still wish it had a wider grip when closed like my little ones, but I'm getting used to it. Plus - bonus - I lost my crimping tool and used the crimping tool on these pliers today installing a new pilot alternator and thermostat - none of my other electrician tools had the correct one fitted, it did. Upgrading to a fourth star, but unless I really think the little clutch is too cumbersome and I'm hesitant to reach for this pair again and again, I don't know if it'll earn a 5 star rating. ------ I just received this after purchasing it last month (Revain was sold out and didn't mind waiting which didn't affect my review position) and wanted to share my preliminary thoughts on its arrival. Little guy when it comes to specific tools in relation to my electrician's tools, but I'm also a guy who appreciates a good tool and risks giving up brand loyalty if it makes sense and if the tool I'm looking for is better is. However this may affect my rating as I am a small guy and have been using their standard non-insulated needle nose pliers for ages with no desire to upgrade however the handles on the pointed tip have become slightly damaged with normal use and I have Decided I don't like using them to quickly fix live wires. After having a lot of fun with the Klein Insulated Linesman (2000-9NE-EINS) and having fun with taking the chance to upgrade my Klein Linesman clamp, I decided to check out their other clamps, to which very many multi-purpose pliers belonged similar to this one. Knipex pliers. The only problem is that I wanted all the functionality in an isolated format and thought I'd give it a try because of some of the other Knipex tools that have served me well, mainly because they were isolated AND offered benefits I needed. Knife, scraper and needle nose in one. In order to afford insulated versions of Klein, I had to buy 3 separate insulated tools - a spot I wouldn't want to occupy on my belt if I could avoid it. Thoughts: I'm really not a fan of the Grip. The tool is superbly made however it may be that I have just slightly larger hands than they are designed for or as I said I am used to the wider grip that the Klein needle nose pliers offer but when held - I find it very difficult to personally manage with one hand without feeling like I might drop it. The handle itself is very similar to my Klein Linesman insulated tongs, but the handles, when fully closed, are probably a quarter inch too narrow for my hands. Well it may be due to what I'm used to or how many people are feeling, I can't say for sure, but so far this is my first impression. I intend to update this review over the next few weeks after some hands-on experience to see if I can adjust or if I break down and purchase individual tools via Klein, but not before I've given these pliers a good shake. Also, as said, it's well made and unlike Klein, who rivets their joints, they're secured with a screw - whether that's a weak point remains to be seen, but I think it worked for them, so far fine . Also, I have some hope that I can adjust to the handle because a lot of the work I would do with it - scraping and needlepoint work - easily opens just the right amount in my hand. I can only start the pliers without any problems if I have to cut something.