Kobalt Locking Pliers 2 Piece Set Review

Well, first of all, if you don't have a pair of these tools, buy them. Much less of a hassle than regular pliers and instead works 90% of the time. Pros: * Good grip * Much less risk of crushing * Fairly comfortable to hold in hand Cons: * Slight play in design. Sturdy enough but room for improvement* Hard. That means they're metal, but I'd like to reduce the weight a bit to make the tool set lighter * Pliers don't fit everywhere. Conclusion: you have to have a pair. If I had to choose one, I…

These are not pliers; they do not replace a matching canal blocking forceps. They're really more like self-adjusting wrenches. At the same time, they do their job well, since the movement of the jaw is somewhat free of play. Also, the jaws are thicker than regular pliers, which sometimes makes them a bit unwieldy for some applications. If you're a serious tool user, you probably have a set of other wrenches as well, so on the rare occasion where limited play in the jaws or jaw thickness becomes

This replaced an old set of the same pliers that I couldn't figure out how to lock. They're a little tricky to block, but it's possible. The lock seems a bit flimsy so it may not hold. The bad news is they were covered in oil/grease! I tried drying it with paper towels, which turned black with grease. I had to put them in plastic bags before putting them in the kitchen drawer to keep the black grease from getting on everything in the drawer. These are probably great pliers, but I have to pay…

Well, first of all, if you don't have a pair of these tools, buy them. Much less of a hassle than regular pliers and instead works 90% of the time. Pros: * Good grip * Much less chance of getting your hands caught * Fairly comfortable to hold in your hands Cons: * Slight play in design. Sturdy enough but room for improvement* Heavy. That means they're metal, but I'd like to reduce the weight a bit to make the tool set lighter * Pliers don't fit everywhere. Conclusion: you have to have a pair…

These are not pliers; they do not replace a matching canal blocking forceps. They're really more like self-adjusting wrenches. At the same time, they do their job well, since the movement of the jaw is somewhat free of play. Also, the jaws are thicker than regular pliers, which sometimes makes them a bit unwieldy for some applications. If you're a serious tool user, you probably have a set of other wrenches as well, so on the rare occasion where limited play in the jaws or jaw thickness becomes

This replaced an old set of the same pliers that I couldn't figure out how to fix. They're a little tricky to block, but it's possible. The lock seems a bit flimsy so it may not hold. The bad news is they were covered in oil/grease! I tried drying it with paper towels, which turned black with grease. I had to put them in plastic bags before putting them in the kitchen drawer to keep the black grease from getting on everything in the drawer. These are probably great pliers, but I have to pay…