Review on Fluke - INLP8 Insulated Long Nose/W Side Cutter And Gripping Zones, 1000V by Eric Owens

I reviewed three Fluke tools in this line, longnose pliers, lineman pliers, and diagonal cutters. The tools are very similar, and these are my general thoughts on all three tools.=== The Good Stuff ===* They are German-made, and they look it. Everything lines up with no blemishes for finishing marks, all the edges are smooth, and the tools are somewhat heavier than you might expect.* The grips have a great feel to them- a very slight amount of give, but a sure feel to them and easy to grasp, even with damp hands. The orange and red grips are visible from quite a distance.* The tools are well balanced, and just feel right in your hand. I own multiple versions of each of these types of tools, and within a few weeks, all of the others had disappeared from my toolbag.=== The Not-So-Good Stuff ===* All three tools are roughly the same length, and have identical handles. While there may be some advantages to consistency, it is just about impossible to discriminate them in a tool bag. I finally ended up using colored tape on the handles to make it easier…not a great solution.* If I were more style conscious, the color/advertising/text on the handles might bother me. It doesn’t.