I'm on the tools everyday. I have a 150mm and a 300mm set of these. Excellent tool but they have their limitations. The angle of the Jaws vs the handle stop them getting in to some places that a regular adjustable spanner can. The flip side though is sometimes the angle will let them do things a regular adjustable can't. I my spanner draw there are the 2 Knipex, a 6,8,10,14 and 18 inch Bacho Adjustable. A set of combination spanners from 4mm to 36mm and a few oddball like a 27, 32 and a 36 cut in half. I use the combines the most because the correct size is almost always the best and the Bacho and Knipex fill in the gaps.
I’m a heating engineer and I carry this set as a pocket carry, they are fantastic, opens up to tighten 22mm compressions with ease (34mm across flats), maybe the length could do with being a bit longer but I’ve never had issue getting anything right even with jaws open fully!
@@deathstr0kexorn765 Thanks for watching! I will definitely be adding the next size up to my tool box. They are the first set of pliers I have found that actually do something useful.
I got the ICON version of the 10" a while ago on a super sale, and after finding much favor with it, recently splurged for the Knipex 5"/7" combo, with the intention of using the 5" in my EDC kit. They work wonderfully, and they are my go-to for most things that need me to hold onto something while turning, especially air compressor fittings. Also make wonderful fidget playthings while I am sitting idle for one reason or another. They're quite fun to use in general.
@@DailyBrewGarage They're not hugely different as far as I can tell; the play is comparatively similar and their within micrometers of each other in terms of dimensional symmetry for their parts. The biggest differences are the fit and finish, with the Knipex obviously being the better looking of the two, and feeling a bit better in the hand in regards to contour and feel. However, I do like the buff padding of the ICON handles that they put on all their pliers, that also gives them an astonishing amount of grip, which can be useful when you are hanking down on something, as these things can produce a tremendous amount of force; the Knipex are a tad on the slippery side with their dipped handles, but thats only really by comparison. I think the only thing that could truly break the difference is how long the ICON will last. We've no doubt Knipex will stand the test of time over the next few decades, but ICON hasn't even had theirs that long by comparison, though I guess HF's Lifetime Icon warranty makes up for any shortcomings it may have. A lot of people would probably not find much reason to bother with ICON when a few bucks more gets you a Knipex . . . but on a super sale like I got (I think it was 40% off earlier this year? So like $24) it was a real deal and I dont feel at all ripped off by them so far. They would be great to throw in a vehicle toolset for an all-in-one solution to many things that you dont have to worry about losing or breaking for such a small amount of money. For me personally at this point, it boils down to whichever one is on sale, and I dont think anyone could really go wrong with either.
I actually like these. Every thing I can find indicates that the correct way to pronounce it is "Kuh-nip-ex".
yeah, since they originate from Germany, the "K" isn't supposed to be silent.
I'm on the tools everyday.
I have a 150mm and a 300mm set of these.
Excellent tool but they have their limitations.
The angle of the Jaws vs the handle stop them getting in to some places that a regular adjustable spanner can.
The flip side though is sometimes the angle will let them do things a regular adjustable can't.
I my spanner draw there are the 2 Knipex, a 6,8,10,14 and 18 inch Bacho Adjustable.
A set of combination spanners from 4mm to 36mm and a few oddball like a 27, 32 and a 36 cut in half.
I use the combines the most because the correct size is almost always the best and the Bacho and Knipex fill in the gaps.
@@DaxHewitt Bacho, interesting. I will check that brand out!
I’m a heating engineer and I carry this set as a pocket carry, they are fantastic, opens up to tighten 22mm compressions with ease (34mm across flats), maybe the length could do with being a bit longer but I’ve never had issue getting anything right even with jaws open fully!
@@deathstr0kexorn765 Thanks for watching! I will definitely be adding the next size up to my tool box. They are the first set of pliers I have found that actually do something useful.
@ I have worked 20years using crescents for tightening as I detest adjustable spanner’s got this small set and I love them
I found 2 of the 10 in at my father in law, dirty, rusty and handle eaten by rats. Still, this is my most precious tool, next to the Cobras
I have one of thier other style of channel lock style pliers. I really like them . German quality
I got the ICON version of the 10" a while ago on a super sale, and after finding much favor with it, recently splurged for the Knipex 5"/7" combo, with the intention of using the 5" in my EDC kit. They work wonderfully, and they are my go-to for most things that need me to hold onto something while turning, especially air compressor fittings.
Also make wonderful fidget playthings while I am sitting idle for one reason or another. They're quite fun to use in general.
@@WC3fanatic997 i wondered how they compared to Icon
@@DailyBrewGarage They're not hugely different as far as I can tell; the play is comparatively similar and their within micrometers of each other in terms of dimensional symmetry for their parts.
The biggest differences are the fit and finish, with the Knipex obviously being the better looking of the two, and feeling a bit better in the hand in regards to contour and feel.
However, I do like the buff padding of the ICON handles that they put on all their pliers, that also gives them an astonishing amount of grip, which can be useful when you are hanking down on something, as these things can produce a tremendous amount of force; the Knipex are a tad on the slippery side with their dipped handles, but thats only really by comparison.
I think the only thing that could truly break the difference is how long the ICON will last. We've no doubt Knipex will stand the test of time over the next few decades, but ICON hasn't even had theirs that long by comparison, though I guess HF's Lifetime Icon warranty makes up for any shortcomings it may have.
A lot of people would probably not find much reason to bother with ICON when a few bucks more gets you a Knipex . . . but on a super sale like I got (I think it was 40% off earlier this year? So like $24) it was a real deal and I dont feel at all ripped off by them so far. They would be great to throw in a vehicle toolset for an all-in-one solution to many things that you dont have to worry about losing or breaking for such a small amount of money.
For me personally at this point, it boils down to whichever one is on sale, and I dont think anyone could really go wrong with either.