I like the small tool. As an electrician, almost all of my tools are small. A few years ago I had the original Klein pump pliers and their teeth were wearing out so I switched to channel lock grips which are also good pliers. When these pliers came out I had to try them and they work great with fittings! It struck me that these pliers are made in Germany, which is also where the legendary Knipex Cobra pliers are made. I bought them instead of Knipex because I would rather give my money to an American company even though the pliers are made in Germany.