Received a pair of these tools complete with matching pliers and have never been happier about a hand tool purchase. This is an ancient instrument with a modern twist. Often such changes to old projects are made cheaply and frustratingly, or aren't really necessary. However, it is a winner on both counts! They just feel solid and strong in your hand, like the kind of tool you actually work with. It's also very convenient. We've all used pliers or channel locks in hard-to-reach places, and every time they slipped or you had to open your jaws too far, they would slide into a different position. It's never a worry when you have a pair of these pliers or channel locks! You are worth every penny! Every house should have a pair of each! I'll get another one just to make sure I have it when I need it or for those jobs where you need two because it's hard to go back to the old version after using it!