Knipex Tools 28 71 280 Review

Excellent pliers. I lost (stole) a pair of Macs with a long needle nose and decided to take these. Like all Knipex tools, I was not disappointed!

Very sharp teeth, hard, precise, light. The downsides are that it rusts easily and doesn't open very wide to use for wrenches or sink filters, but that's not what it's designed for. KNIPEX tools are intended for those who love the beauty of craftsmanship.

Typically excellent Knipex pliers. The great thing about buying a Knipex product is you know it's going to be a great tool. I had a job installing a pneumatic line on an airplane engine. We had 1 clamp that kicked our butt. I didn't have a tool to get the clamp and compress it. I bought them the next day. As it turns out, this is the perfect tool for the job. These pliers get into hard-to-reach places.

From my humble experience I don't think you can go wrong with anything they offer with this brand. Personally I only own a few of their products but have used many of them and to say I was impressed would be a gross understatement. One of my personal favorites is the needle nose pliers. From the soles of their boots to the tips of their carrot sticks, they have never let me down, other than their inability to change shape.

I like the serrated sections which are great for disconnecting small hoses and vacuum lines. Top grip is good, grips are comfortable; I prefer grips to others I've used. They provide a good grip when covered in oil/coolant but clean up well. I feel my latches were a bit stiffer as you can feel the flex at the working end when removing the heavy spring clips. Admittedly, this was probably not a design criterion, but most mechanics use them for this purpose as well. I probably think knipex has an