I bought these for $14 and another 8 inch pliers for $40. I ended up returning the expensive one because overall these Tekton pliers were better in every way. Not only did they fit perfectly in my belt holster, but the prongs have withstood my constant daily abuse. In the months I've owned this pair the only damage so far has been a small tear on one of the handles, but that's because they're so strong I used them as a hammer once when trying to break one prying out big faucet bums a concrete floor I love these pliers and I will be buying a spare pair along with a pair for all my bully friends.