Review on IRWIN 9-Inch Welding Clamp, VISE-GRIP Locking Pliers (25ZR) by Christopher Sullivan

Quality isn't as good as the old pairs I have. The pivot points aren't as solid, the metal finish isn't as smooth, and they don't feel as "crisp" as the old ones. Over the past 25 years I have accumulated about 40 pairs of Vice Grips of various styles and it is very easy to tell the 'new' pairs side by side from the 'old' ones. They're still head and shoulders above the Harbor Freight brand, but the gap is closing. This time I bought 2 pairs and 2 days later I went to buy a few more pairs and the price went up almost $7!