US vs German Pliers (WIRE CUTTERS)? Knipex vs Snap On, Irwin, Milwaukee, DeWalt, Craftsman, Wiha
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- Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
- Are German-made pliers (WIRE CUTTERS) better than US made ? Knipex, Snap On, Mac Tools, Irwin, Milwaukee, DeWalt, Craftsman, Wiha, Klein Tools, C.S. Osborne, Channel Locks, Illinois Industrial Tool, Kobalt, Doyle, Southwire. Diagonal cutting pliers used for cutting through nails, screws, a drill bit and even a socket adapter. Tested for quality, durability, and effort required to cut through material. I bought all of the pliers and supplies used to test the pliers. Thanks for supporting the channel!
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I never tought I'd watch a 15 minute video on pliers..but I got hooked
on pliers..but I couldn't snap out
Same. Very informative though.
It was a cutting edge video.
If you were German you'd say 15 minutes and 44 seconds.
Got me too
Once again a test on something I use nearly every day, that I didn't know I needed to be tested. Time for my almost weekly shopping trip.
Maybe I should do that too huh. Just hold off buying anything until it's been tested. I currently buy things before he test it about 50% of the time
Thank you very much!
@@ProjectFarm can you test which isotope of uranium is most destructive next?
Right on never really thought which cutter is best, like the Irwin, would cry if I lost the Mac....
@@jonjudice1155 I've got a list on Amazon where I add the "winners" of the things he tests; so even if I don't need it now, I know where to look if/when I do need it.
Awesome non-biased comparison and testing as usual! Love this stuff!
@@WyattH Chris Fix! Love your vids dude!
Where do I get blinker fluid again?
Nothing like one legendary channel commenting on another legendary channel! Good stuff here!!!!
Hi There, Chris! Didnt expect To See You Here So Early, Im A Part Of Your Notification squad As Well. See You In The Comments In Your Next Video!👍🏻
Glad to see you here
I will literally never buy a single, solitary tool again without checking Project Farm's reviews.
This dude is a national treasure. Is anyone watching him, protecting him, and making sure he breeds?
An alpha male like project farm simply can't not breed
Are you offering breeding opportunity? That is done on an entirely different social media platform…..
I love how you read the ad copy saying "no wobble" immediately followed by "unfortunately there was quite a bit of wobble"
The ad reads are the best.
I've had my 9" knipex for over 15 years and put them through hell cutting screws, stainless steel, springs of all sizes and they still are sharp. Definitely worth the money
Thanks for the feedback.
impressive and good to know :)
@@ProjectFarm
have you tried using them with your hands btw? like, how hard is it to apply 250 pounds of force with ones hands?
@@S3IIL3CT I only ever use them with my hydraulic press
@@S3IIL3CT As he said, most people will apply 100 pounds in one hand max. Two hands maybe 150. 250 would require daily training.
I have my first Knipex from 25 years ago, daily use as electrician, still my go to and still works as new
Nice! Thanks for sharing.
About 20 years ago I found a pair of Nnipex cutting pliers on the road while on a bike ride. They have long been my favorite ones to use out of quite a few others since.
I have to say that my limited experience with different pliers also says that the Knipex is the one you want if the price is not a problem. Especially the low amount of handle wobble (high precision axle) is worth noticing with Knipex products.
Yeah I buy all my tool from Knipex, their tools are premium and less expensive here in Europe than in the USA
I’ve had a set of dikes, and 2 sets of the 3 different size channel locks in both of my shops for about 10yrs now - Knipex makes some great tools
Knipex has a very long tradition of toolmaking. Fun fact: steel blades and tools from our region are very famous since the early middle-ages. You probably heard about Solingen. The hills and huge amount of rain caused many small streams all over the region. They allowed many smithys to have water-powered hammers.
Thanks for the feedback.
LoL....yet the Mac's were the only pliers that wouldn't give up. And at the end of the video he didn't even mention them as one of the best. As most mechanics will know, the best tools are the most durable. All else is secondary. Imagine being 3hrs from a city when you are trying to make a cut and your pliers break....
I use my knipex since 10 years. It is still working like the first day. Thats why Knipex is used in construction a lot. You dont want to change your Tool every week.
@@AshtrayAnnie true, but i would add that ergonomics are a close second, if you want to use your tools 8hrs/day for years you cant have something that makes your hand hurt after 3 uses
@@wlshhamster Somewhat true. But you're still better off with uncomfortable tools that last than comfortable ones that have literally 1/2 the failure rate. Not to mention, Mac's fairly good ergonomics. He says that he's not biased.....but then proceeds to talk about the pliers that weren't even the best in most category's he chose to test. And really if we were going to get down to ergonomics I think most of us know snap-on almost always wins in this category, no tool is tighter, and more comfortable to hold and use.
And not a minute wasted. Top notch quality review and comparison!
Facts
It’s what I really love about his videos. No BS. Just none. So rare.
Yes Project Farm is awesome. Does it with class, knowledge and integrity….which is unfortunately lacking in most parts of western civilization.
Yes, thats why he deserved my sub with only 10 mins of watch-time XD
It's always funny to me how Americans are so far behind the rest of the world on their measurement systems. How are they still measuring nails based on their cost in 15th century England. It really doesn't give you any relevant information. Length and Guage are so much more important than how much a nail weighs compared to a pennyweight ( 1/20 of a Troy ounce), and the "d" that represents it is from the denarius a very very old Roman coin . A spiral finishing 3" nail and a structural 1.5" hanger nail are both 10d nails. So if asking for a 10 penny nail both would be correct, there are also other 10d nails, but both have very different applications and size. They would also cut very differently in these tests.
I love how rapid fire all the info is. No wasted time. Just methodology and testing along with some very insightful commentary.
And still you manage a 15 minute video. Just goes to show how much useless crap people tend to put in thieir videos.
Thanks man!
I know I reallly like how he keeps everything so equal and fair. Perfect scientific method
Amen
I live like a mile from the Knipex factory in Wuppertal-Cronenberg. from what I’ve heard, it’s an excellent employer with social responsibility, lifetime employment, pro-Union and extensive social security.
Kommst du denn aus Deutschland?
@@Wonssoles ich denke mit dem Namen ist das doch sehr sehr wahrscheinlich.
Bratwurst!
Wuppertal-cronenberger hier:)
NO ONE can ensure lifetime anything. The other stuff sounds great, but that business can be gone tomorrow with the greatest of ease.
The drill bit test is a perfect example of why I watch this chanel and have faith in your content. The fact that the Doyle survived, when the Snap-on, Chanellock, Dewalt & Craftsman failed. And out performed the Milwaukee & Knipex, is not something I would believe if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, keep up the good work.
I never use my wire-cutters to cut drills and deck-screws, so most of this video is worthless to me.
@stugrant01 No one uses wire cutters to cut deck screws or drill bits. It's a torture test. If it is capable of surviving, where another brand can not, logically, they will be capable of doing the job they were designed to do (i.e. cut wire) better
Being an electrician I use Klein and channel locks for years. Still have some that are over 10 years old still work like a charm. Use it for what it's capable of and it will last for years.
Yep, Klein are certainly made to last. I am not a professional electrician, but I use my Klein linesman's needle nose a lot and it's lasted me nearly 20 years so far. Was not surprised to see the Klein tool do well in the testing.
I wish he would have gotten klines slightly more expensive diagonal dikes. They cut better than klines standards dikes.
I have a pair of 70 year old Klein linesman pliers that work like new after being subjected to extreme use. You can not beat the Klein screwdrivers also. I am a millwright that worked alongside electricians for 30 years.
working as a welder and ive had my knipex since 2008, use it everyday and it's still as good as new. pretty much indestructible.
Great feedback on the Knipex! Thank you
it always depends on how u treat ur tools. for example i got my girlfriend now since 8 years and she still kinda works, the one before already broke after like 6 months
Knipex, nice and very durable products and very popular here in Germany.
Ill be the test of that! I break everything!
@@earlybird6885 they come as is. No warranty.
You know you’re a complete tool junkie when you’re riveted to every second of this test. This was great, fast moving, lot’s of data, love to see more!
Thank you very much!
tool porn, dude!
It legitimately warms my heart to see Snap-on's reputation take yet another hit. 🥰
The only channel I go to for product performance comparison.
Thanks for sharing.
I hate when they think they are the best with an unmatched performance. and when they take a hit like this it makes my day
On the other hand, it’d be even better to see them bring manufacturing back to the United States and simultaneously lower their prices
Snap On pliers are definitely overrated
@@andybub45great pliers but not the best by a long shot, their sockets are some of the best out there though.
I've been using Knipex tools for ages, and they have never let me down. Yes they're expensive, but the Germans know what they're doing. Great video. 👍
Thanks!
Thats what my hometown is famous for👌🏻
Same here.. Knipex all the way👍🏼
As long as there aren’t many moving parts Germans make good stuff. Too many parts and Germans love to make things over complicated, hard to fix, and fragile.
"the craftsman brand, is made in China." I could feel my grandfather spinning in his grave.
Thanks for sharing.
The usa one would of cut through
Craftsman used to be a very competitive brand at one time. I have some old Craftsman tools before they were being made overseas.
@@cockatieltime2259 Would have. Thank you.
Sad :(
Will the Snap-On truck honor the warranty? "We're going to test that!"
hhhhhhhh
Tbf I’ve got like £400 to pay to the snap on man but he hasn’t showed at my work in like 2 months 🤣
warrantee void Not used as intended
I think they added one road to avoid.....
@@polygamous1 None of my snap on guys have ever cared. Hand it to them and they hand me a brand new tool.
I've had a pair of 9" klein cutters in my tool bag for over 10 years and they still work like the day i bought them. Its amazing how the extra 1" makes a huge difference. I knew the Kleins would perform well.
Thanks for the feedback.
I came to this video to see the klein get compared to the knipex as I need to buy some new ones. I've used the klein one for a little over a year and it's still fine but I can tell it's not like new and I've made sure not to hurt them. I don't know what you use yours for but I do low voltage so I probably notice easier since I have to cut really thin stuff sometimes. An example would be super high strand speaker wire outside the jacket or the pull cord in a cat6 cable. If that contact between the blades gets damaged I can tell pretty quick and I will say the kleins felt like new for a lot longer and still feel better than the 4 other random old ones in my tool set.
I do think I'm going to give knipex a try though. I did pay $80 for their RJ45 crimper recently only to realize it was made in Asia and not Germany 😢
Good to hear this. Just ordered then 9’ Klein cutters, which is odd considering I really love knipex, but depending on the specific product, some major tool companies do it better than others.
I like that you don't waste a lot of time talking about where you bought each one, your personal history with them, etc. Just straight to the tests and no-nonsense results. :)
Thanks!
I’ve never felt bad for buying Irwin tools, and your tests usually reinforce my confidence in them.
Irwin has some interesting things going on but for the most part hand tools are great. I did a review on a mig pliers that seemed to be made for "emerging markets" that was pre sbd.
I have the long handled knipex, they’re my favorite side cutters.
Ludicrously extreme tests, but good to know that my first choice for electrical work (Knipex) scored well. A decent set of cutters is a hand-saver when using them on wires all day.
I love the fact that some of the budget tools fare well amongst the status brands.
Thanks for the feedback.
was watching the video for knipex aswell. I studied electrical techniques in secondary school, and we had to buy knipex. Still use the same tools, been 18 years now.
Most of the Status 'brands' actually belong to CHINA or are part owned by China. Stanley, Black and Decker,Irwin, Milwaukee, Wiha- check BEFORE buying!
I WAS CAUGHT WHEN I BOUGHT SOME "AMERICAN" KICHEN AID PRODUCTS-ALL MADE IN CHINA -EXCEPT THE FOOD MIXER. THE TERM OUTSOURCED COMES TO THE FORE.
IF YOU WANT GOOD TOOLS DONT BUY FROM CHINA-YOU'LL ALSO BE SAVING THE PLANET TOO!
If you ever need a cheap pair of beaters or have to buy a pair in an emergency I have been recently BLOWN away by the quality of harbor freight Quinn’s. Their diagonal cutters are tearing thru 6 strand galvanized steel guy wire. I originally bought them to hold me thru until I can get another pair of Klein’s but after using them for 2 weeks straight I think I’m sticking with the Quinn’s. Lifetime warranty if they dull and cheap asf to replace.
I leave scissors, pliers, and cutters at clients more than any other tools. So having a good, reliable, but still cheap option is an absolute lifesaver
I just got Knipex 8 inch diagonals and they take twice as much effort as the 8 inch Kleins… unless you’re low voltage
Here in Europe there is a saying that Knipex tools change owners, not other way around...
yeah, they get stolen a lot
And they last forever
@@wim0104 No, he meant that Knipex is inherited.
@@rothlive you do not understand what humour is, also he is joking positively about the popularity
I am Belgian. We have live long guaranty on knipex.
I have tools that are older than i am and i am 40+, my dad used them. And still in perfect shape. German made .
Fantastic!
I guess they are either seldomly used or made of kryptonite.
@@frostwing9046 nope, just quality made. I use my tools every day.
@@frostwing9046 old tools are just made to last forever. My father is still using all his tools from like 30 years ago and they are still doing the job better then almost anything I've worked with so far.
@@heikootto2865 nothing last forever. There is no metal strong enough to last the wear and tear down especially if are used daily.
I was really rooting for one of them to actually make it through the socket adapter.
Thank you!
Saw that and said NFW. And I was right.
@@ProjectFarm You should do this again, but with compact/pocket bolt cutters like the knipex CoBolt line. They would definitely give the socket adapter a hard time.
I believe there is a RUclips video out there comparing Knipex cutters to Amazon Basics, and in the end, the Knipex is able to cut through the handle of the Amazon. Amazing. I think it may have been an 11" cutter though, rather than these compact 8" cutters.
@@ProjectFarm have you tested lineman pliers yet? As an electrician by trade, my go to brands are Klein and Channel Lock.
This channel is my go to before any purchase. He offers the most non biased results you’ll ever find. Nice to finally have a trustworthy review channel to rely on.
Thanks for the feedback.
I’m super impressed that Irwin did so well in this test. Thanks as always for the amazing content.
I bought those pliers in Lowe's three years ago looking for something else. To this day they are my go to pliers. Love 'em!
Irwin is one of my favourite brands, almost everything is good and is value.
Seriously. I only use Knipex because I'm a poser, but after this, I might start buying more Irwins.
@@joshuaychung hahahaha. I feel ya brother, I’m right there with you! Snap-on, Knipex, and Milwaukee Fuel for my…engineering desk job. “Guys I can go out into the field, I have all the tools!!!!”
Definitely my thoughts as well, would've never guessed it.
As a utility lineman Knipex, Channellock & Klein are my go to for hand tools. Although I only have the Klein side cutters, my Knipex side cutters and lineman’s Pliers are the 9.5” version. I liked seeing the Wiha do so well but wasn’t surprised. I would like to see a lineman’s Pliers test in the future if it hasn’t already been done. Thanks for the great content!
I raise my hand in favor of a linesman pliers test.
klein and channel lock have always been my go to brands there is no reason whatsoever to spend any more on any "higher end" brand name
I love my NWS linesman pliers. I was a bit disappointed he didn't test the NWS PowerSlot cutters. Pretty much everyone I let try them ends up getting a pair.
You are welcome! Thanks for the video idea.
@@PedroDaGr8 NWS should be like Irwin
Love the high-speed format. Almost like watching 'the price is right' lol.
Thanks for the feedback.
It is a great way to cover a lot of info.
even better at 2x speed
I suggested this one! Thanks for doing it. I've used Klein for years now as an electrician and I always got the sense that my cutters worked better than knipex. Klein actually has a blue handled cutter that's designed for cutting nails easier than the marooned handled ones. They're the ones I use every day.
Thanks for suggesting this video idea! Thanks for sharing.
They actually do a harder job at cutting harder material such as nails, however due to the wider angle of the blades, they won’t dull and possibly dent or chips like the sharper angled red grip versions seen in this video. The red ones seen in this video and better softer materials and do a better job cutting them. The blue handled cutters are for harder materials (it will obviously work for soft material as well) and will last long for that. The main difference is in the angle of the bevels/blades on them.
It surprised me when he said Klein and the handles were red.
Yeah I have the blue Klein side cutters and the identical style of Knippex. Both are impossibly hard, you can't even put a scratch in them after using them for 10 years now. If you drop the blue Kleins, the tip will snap off on the jaws, because they are such hard, brittle metal. You don't want soft malleable wire cutters, because they are useless. I haven't been able to make a single mark in either the Knippex red handled or Klein blue handled cutters.
@@1fordguy1 it was interesting to see how well the red handle Kleins held up when they aren't even the most durable ones Klein makes. My diagonal cutting pliers are the blue handle, and head to head with Knipex owned by a guy I work with the Kleins cut everything easier.
"The *illinois* industrial tools pliers were made in China" ah, America...
Thanks for the feedback.
@@ProjectFarm I love the detail you put into these videos, just that brand name is hilariously misleading
@@xaiano794 when you shop at Amazon, you'll notice that items with weird brand, using x, q, w, y (sometimes combination of 3 of these letters, can't even spell it) in the name are usually made in China. And the seller's name sometime uses "US" or "USA" to trick you.
You'll never guess where Chicago Electric is made.
@@bottypaige8165 China
I love how he never ask us to "like and subscribe". He just says "thanks for watching".
Thanks for the feedback.
same
The man knows his audience. He know if they like him they will like and subscribe.
I like that about this channel
Never noticed that before.
Some company: *makes a claim
Project Farm: "We're gonna test that" 😏
His t-shirt says that! I want one!
Let’s test COVID-19 shots. These compare and put them to the test. First one is made in China, this one is made in the USA, the next one is made in Germany. Let’s get right to the tests
@@here-i-am2316 j
Nothing on two, little click out of three…
@@twestgard2 I see a Lockpickinglawyer Reference. I click Like.
I have one of those Knipex cutters from my granddad. Still works as new. Must be over 50 years old by now.
When taken proper care of they last many lifetimes. Together with Facom they are seen as some of the best quality here in Europe.
Thanks for the feedback.
Klein and Knipex are to two you'll find in my toolboxes.
Thanks for sharing.
I have near full primary sets in 4 brands: Knipex - for clean work where I'm not beating them up, Channellock - day to day use, Mastercraft - when I really don't care what happens to them lol Gearwrench - mostly just for the double X long reach and compound joint versions.
Same, Klein and Knipex in my main and side work bags, Wiha, Milwaukee, Crescent and Channellock in my "these tools are going to get destroyed or used outside" bag....
I solved the issue of not wanting to beat on my Kinpex pliers, by buying some used online. I also like the pliers from Engineer, they have some that are made to grip on damaged screw heads and work great!
Until you have to cut two decks screws.
"We're going to test that."
*tool starts sweating*
lol Thanks for watching!
Anytime I need a new tool I always check the playlist to see if it’s been reviewed here. Great resource for solid testing results.
Hi David, Thank you very much! I hope all is well!!
Love the focus on direct delivery of information without wasting time. The topic I'm about to bring up could get much more in depth (and my recommendation also makes key assumptions, which I don't plan to explain or defend), however even simple characterization of variation can be extremely useful.
Simply put, before you start the full testing, cut 5 samples of the nail that will be used for testing, then, calculate 1-sigma (standard deviation of the 5 data points) or 2-sigma (double the standard deviation). That way, we can see if the differences during actual tool testing are likely to be real, or simply the fact that some nails in the same batch are a stronger/weaker than other nails.
For example: if the 1-sigma variation is 5lbs, and the difference between 2 pliers is 4lbs (ex: 89lbs vs 85lbs), there is a strong potential Nail-to-Nail variation is creating the difference, especially when each plier only gets 1 cut.
For example: if the 1-sigma variation is 15lbs, and the difference between 2 pliers is 40lbs (ex: 200lbs vs 160lbs), there even when we consider 95% of all samples (2-sigma: 30lbs), its highly unlikely to be a difference in the nail that caused a 40lb difference - you are likely looking at a performance difference between two pliers despite the fact that we made 1 cut from each.
The approach is simple, and allows you to consider probability/chance when some "appear" to be somewhere better - the value of single point measurements (i.e. cut 1 nail with 1 plier) increases quite a bit.
yeah, absolute treat to watch. no bs.
“We’re gonna test that” must scare the hell out of manufacturers
I have some cutters that don't have a Brand Name on them , How much pressure can those take ?
@@wooferhound7571 and we know, how?
Hold my beer. 🍻
Guarantee the people at Mac Tools needed to change underwear at the beginning of this video..... Then probably again after each test.
@@aaronthomas6155 Snap-on is probably red-faced after seeing this video.
I actually watched the whole video for some reason and if I ever needed a freakin cutting tool now... I'd be wonderfully prepared! Great :-)
Thanks for watching! Glad to hear!
Whenever I am looking to buy something, I come and check if there is a video that has compared all my options. This is the go to.
Haha man I didn’t not expect to see good mood gaming on the comments lol, good to see ya manni
Same here haha :> now I want to buy an Irwine :>
It's one of those kind of tools that everyone should own.
Many of my coworkers swear by Snap-Off - the finish on my far less expensive Channellock pliers is far superior, and I've had the same pair for years, when they've had to turn theirs in regularly for replacement.
I am a big fan of some of Klein's pliers - I really like their heavy duty wire strippers.
Great feedback!
Snap off just isn't worth a sh!t.
@@casemodder89 mostly just paying for the dude's truck.
Some of their stuff is high quality, but still rarely worth the extra price. The only plus is that they do make some specialty tools that you *can not* get elsewhere.
Been an electrician for almost 20 years now, and I still have the klein linemans and dikes that I started with. They're beat to hell, but they still cut like new. I'll probably only have to replace them if they get lost or stolen.
@@SpacemanXC heard the same thing from many electricians about their Klein tools.
There's some great content here!
Interesting to see that Snap-On weren't necessarily the best, despite being the most expensive.
Back in 1975 I was just starting out as an aircraft mechanic...kept buying wire cutters and they never stayed sharp. I asked my dad for advice and he said "buy Swedish ones" So I went to the hardware store and there they were; made by Lindström and they looked very good. I saw the price and put them back, walked away and looked at some others. Went back to the Lindströms, and picked them up again. Three times the price of quality makes, five times that of the cheaper brands. I stood and thought for a while, then picked up the Lindströms and bought them. Almost fifty years on and those cutters are still with me, having been used many thousands of times and I have never even needed to sharpen them. They still cut perfectly and will carry on cutting long after I'm gone. There are times when you just have to seek out the best because it will be a fine investment.
That's awesome!
I've had a knippex pliers for over twenty years. It still works perfectly.
Good buy !
Thanks for sharing.
Good to know my Kleins are wild overkill for snipping zip ties 😂
I have the channel lock pair and three kids so they see heavy use at Christmas time lol
Klein, knipex, and channel lock are awesome brands.
Keiba Japan are great too
@@paulsachs9983 I live in Channelocks home town and know half a dozen people that work there. They are a solid American company.
Thanks for the feedback.
Get yourself a pair of flush cutting side cutters for snipping zip ties, you don't leave that surprise laceration nub sticking out. Can't count the number of times I've been cut by a zip tie.
I’m scared of watching this one and having to replace all my pliers
lol. I completely understand! I find myself replacing tools after these comparison videos too!
Use what you have till it breaks then replace it with the better product
Why would you replace your pliers after watching a video?
@@darinp5612 why wouldn't you when you clearly just saw that some make the workload much easier and some are just complete trash?
@@darinp5612 Did you miss the part where some required significantly less work to use AND provide more use cases? You know, the whole video?
It's almost as if that kind of nonsense is important to people who work with these tools daily or something 🤔
I have a set of Channel Locks that I bought 51 years ago, I worked my way through college as an electrician and they have been with my all that time. They are my go to wire cutters. :)
Nice! Thanks for sharing.
Dang uploaded 1 min ago and 250+ views..... nice, you've definitely made an impact on the consumer world and its very appreciated. Thanks for all you do, been with you since your first seafoam uploads
Thank you very much! You've been subscribed for 3 years and I can't thank you enough for watching the videos and your feedback on the videos!!
@@ProjectFarm I had no idea a channel could tell how long a person had been subscribed. I had also never heard of Illinois Industrial and I'm in Illinois.
Yeah his oil filter reviews are what blew me away! As well as the fluid that is added and increases compression on his Diesel engine! Modern day Edison.
Video idea:
The accuracy of different brands and prices ranges of digital calipers. I've always wondered if the cheap ones are as accurate as the expensive ones. XD (great vid btw)
watch the video bigclivedotcom did on them, turns out the cheap ones are just as accurate/consistent as the expensive ones, they just have lower resolution (1/100 of an inch on the cheap one, 1/1000 of an inch on the expensive). Very interesting actually ruclips.net/video/fKSSY1gzCEs/видео.html
My Mitutoyo caliper is much more accurate than the Autocraft caliper I bought at AutoZone . It's especially easy to tell since the auto craft and many of the cheaper ones like Pittsburgh read only 3 decimals . (.001) My Mitutoyo reads 5 (.00001) . Same 6 inch range . Mitutoyo or Starrett are the best I know of .
Great idea!
@@Dr.Westside the amount of decimals doesn't make it accurate. i could make one that has 20 decimals but if i measure wrong then those 20 decimals don't matter.
The more money they cost, the better they are. However, for normal people and for SCRIBING with, the cheap ones are fine. AvE does a good video about them where he says the same thing, but I just did it without using the expletives and "stories."
I've got some knipex pliers when i was 14 years old they said it would last for 25 years than the warranty would expire.
I'm 40 now the pliers are still working fine.
Thank you!
Wow! I need to get rid of my craftsmans!!😂
I've got a pair of Knipex adjustable grips that I nicked from the kitchen tool box at home, that I think my dad must have "borrowed" when he worked for the water board. No idea when they were made, but before 1989 because they say "Made in West Germany" on them.
@@MoesTavern4658 FYI, some companies kept the "West" in their slogan until maybe 1992 or so; and I think one or two are still using it nowadays. IDK when Knipex changed their slogan... You must know that it's expensive to change something at the machines who make the tools. Sorry, English is not my native language...
@@frankmeyer9984 Might also be a practical thing depending on the tool, if the brand name and logo is integrated in a casting mold for example I can understand just using that until it wears out. Or parts made prior to official unification still being assembled into final products, I'm sure some of those things must've been going on as well.
Interesting failure test with the socket adaptor. I´d much rather have a bent handle than some shrapnel flying through the workshop. In a well designed tool, this is part of the engineering.
But in what realistic scenario are you going to be able to apply such pressure to side cutters? At 400 pounds of force, I don't think how it fails is relevant at all.
@@deadsetdickhead you'd have to bash them with a sledgehammer!!
@@rustyshakleford708 This, or put some pipes over the handles for mere leverage ... hold my beer ...
@@danj7348 what part of maine are ya in lol
You definitely want side cutters that are brittle. Not malleable. If you get soft malleable cutters, they will fail after a few easy cuts. The super hard brittle forging process makes them indestructible to "normal" use. But if you're crazy and try to cut a large bolt, of course it's going to be dangerous.
In Europe we say „the German Knipex Tools are changing the Owners“ The Germans knew how to make good Tools that you buy once and will have forever.
Thanks for the feedback.
Can confirm, i still have my knipex from my dad who bought it in 1975. Still got them, still cut trough anything
My Knipex pliers and side cutters are just babies, only 20 years old.
If you want good tools: Stahlwille, Knipex, and Belzer (if you can get them) are the brands to go for!!
yep. im a mechanic and i have one pair of knipex dikes. because they are old and still cut better than the new snap on ones
Why am i addicted to your videos ? Never watched to buy or something.. i just like your comparison.. also it’s 2 am and your videos give me confort before sleeping .. please keep doing what you’re doing !
Thank you very much!
Doyle package. "No wobble!" Project Farm "Quite a bit of Wobble." 😂
Thank you
It's a shame too, I was actually thinking about buying a pair, I'll stick with Southwire instead
I didn't notice any wobble on mine.
@@drksoldier1 yep have two pair no wobble
😂😂 almost pissed myself with this video. I couldn’t stop laughing.
Thank you, it's always a surprise to see these less expensive tools perform so well.
as a german this channel makes me sweat so often. i really want german tools to do well, maybe because i own so many, but also i feel it's embarrassing to sell inferior tools at a high price point.
Thank you!
Hey man, you guys still have a good reputation for mechanics in the USA. If we see made in Germany on anything we assume it's superior. It would take another decade of crap tools and BMWs with huge oversized grilles to start to break this.
every dog has its day. besides just because something's made outside of Germany doesn't mean there isn't a German behind it :-)
@@lockedine I agree. German mechanical engineering is second to none. Their electronics on the other hand..
Want those German hand tools all day for the quality, non Chinesium steel
As a German electrician, it makes me personally proud that the knipex stands out from most of the other brands. In the daily use it proves to last years and still be in a good shape. Good video!
Deutsche Wertarbeit halt!
Same here in the Netherlands
Do you pronounce the hard K in German?
@@notreallydaedalus Yes, in german we would use the hard k to pronounce knipex
german and japanese tools are the best. they stand above everyone. snap on don't hold a candle against them.
I have the Knipex bought over 30 years ago and spent the first 15 years in my daily carried tool pouch when I was an industrial Maintenace mechanic . These were the most expensive item in that tool pouch and cut all kinds of stuff and never had an issue. They even dug a few broken bolts out. I still have and use them and they even with the high mileage preform better than any of the half dozen others I have. They look identical to the pair you test but don’t have the electrical type insulation, just the thinner plastic that never cut tore or worn out.
2.9 million subscribers!! And still not enough people are aware of the great things you’re doing here. Great job Todd!👍🙏 I know, it’s an old video but I still enjoy rewatching them.
Thanks so much!
I own a set of Knipex Dikes, they’re worth every penny. The life of the jaws and their ability to maintain a true sharp edge is great.
Here in Europe Knipex are known to be a top quality brand since well over 100 years. Beats the Chinese Wobble Masters of the world anytime. The longevity of their products are just amazing under normal use.
Same here. According to my experience the most common reason for problems with a Knippex is, that they were bought for tasks, they are not made for. Buy the right wire cutter for your task and you'll be happy.
Most knipex tools are well balanced and comfortable in the hand, making them safe through a long working day.
yep, buy once and have them a lifetime.
Generally professionals are the few to truly appreciate knipex as the price excludes DIY enthusiasts.
As an electrician Knipex is my all time favorite brand for tools.
As a plumber, I feel the same way. Just doesnt compare.
Can I ask why?
@@P_steez I can't speak for OP, but I like my Knipex Combo pliers and cutters cause they can cut 1/16" spring steel without damage, and with fairly little force (the ones I have are longer than what is shown here, so require less force).
Thank you!
Mechanic here. I only buy channellock pliers, although i don't have a favorite tool brand.
it's funny how some specifically advertise "no wobble" yet the very next sentence by PF is "has a little wobble". I did enjoy the end opinion section. That's why I'm here. :D
Thanks so much for making these videos! Sometimes they’re just fun to watch but I’m actually in the market for some cutters right now and you reviewed every brand a tradesman could pick… thanks again!
Thanks and you are welcome!
German here: Knipex for life 😉, very impressive videos!
Knipex for the larger stuff, Bernstein for the smaller ones for me. I am still very happy with the ones I bought during my apprenticeship 20 years ago. And they got plenty usage.
so: neipex, khnie-pex, or khnippex ?
@@wim0104 the last one, but without the "h". The k sound is directly followed by the n sound
@@wim0104 I've yet to find someone foreign to pronounce that right... Reading it as a german, khnippex is closest. But imagining an english speaker saying that i'm already certain it won't be quite right :D
Try putting "knipp ex" (with the space in between) in the google translator and let the german voice read that. This, but faster and without the little gap in the middle is the right pronounciation. (Funny that the german voice won't even read knipex right if you just put it in like that :D)
Thanks!
I've been using Klein tools for over 40 years, I've never had to replace a broken plier of any type. Diag. cutter, linemen pliers or needle nose... great content on your videos, Thanks...
Probably because you never abused your tools by cutting hardened steel socket adapters with a pair of 8" wire cutters.
Amen
Yep
In the 80s they used to replace a broken Klein tool like craftsman did.
In the 90’s it seems like they stopped. I still use Klein and have spent thousands on Klein since I started in 1988, but I do think their quality has gone down a smidge. The screwdriver steel doesn’t seem as strong.
Klein is pretty good, except their plastics
Kinda feel bad for any tools that find themselves in your videos, lol. "That's a lot of damage!"
I don't! The strong will survive! Only the junk will perish.
"Can these broken cutters be repaired with Flex Seal? We're going to test that!"
(I can hope!)
More like, "can these broken cutters be used as a head gasket on this lawnmower engine?"
@@ryanjay6241 Even the strong here didn't survive, lol.
I'm literally watching all your videos and making a long list of tools on amazon to either buy new, or replace my current stuff when they break/wear out. THANK YOU
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing!
Test lineman pliers I am a electrician and I would love to see that
Me too I use the knipex linemans and would like to see how they compare to the kleins
I agree. See how Klein stands up.
Series 9000.
Channellock and Kleins, the only ones that make sense to own. The results will be similar here. Just dont cut drill bits.
He also needs to test them as a hammer.
Doyle: "I don't wobble"
PF: "iiitttt Wobbles!"
At that kind of price they should name this “ Strap on “
Lol. That made my day.
Lol
@@Gunners_Mate_Guns well said👍...you can't argue with a snap on fanboy even though their tools are time and time again shown to be less effective and durable than tools that are way cheaper.
@Ben C I've broken many snap-on tools you pre-madonna
SHH. they told us not to tell anyone what happened on the truck.
I used to just buy the cheap harbor freight tools and say if it breaks ill get a new one with warranty but they started stripping bolts etc.. And after finding your channel im now replacing all my tools with a brand in the top 3 in each category.
Thanks for sharing.
Well, on this one the harbor freight performed very well special for the price you can buy 4 harbor freight tools for the price of the most expensive one
A good test would have been whether they could cut through paper etc. An annoying thing with side cutters on softer materials is that they either aren't sharp enough or tightly machined enough to fully clamp and cut thin material.
Thanks for the constructive feedback.
Agreed. I try not to abuse tools like that. I tend to use them for cutting stranded copper wire. You can tell if they are getting dull real fast cutting that.
It is very rewarding when you can grab your diagonal cutting pliers and cut a nylon strap or binding twine and weaved twine in one snip.
I’m not being a jerk, just a a random knuckle head. But isn’t that what scissors are for?
Good point. I have a different cutter for different materials, and only use them on those kinds of materials.
Companies have to be scared of this guy as much as the lock picking lawyer. So extremely quality content
So let me get this straight, Irwin cut a fricking drill bit at the same force that some of these required for a small nail, with no visible damage? No visible damage to blades after trying to cut through socket adapter and popping the rivet? I need to revisit my approach to cheap tool section at my favorite store.
Making a good tool is not that expensive (material costs between all those tested vary by 1-3 dollars)... it's advertising and profit that makes things expensive (+ even the payments for social media commentary that cherish their tools in comments)
I still own the same tools I inherited from my father... they might need some work (resharpening / reshaping) but still do their job
@@maxmustermann5612 My trouble is it is sometimes difficult to tell good tools from bad tools when the only signals to decides is how it feels in your hands, the price and the brand.
You can tell a lot of shoddy tools by how they feel, tolerances, finish, etc. But how do I tell if cutters get damaged after one try of cutting through a nail. Well, I guess I could just steal a nail and try to cut it on site, but how about other tools?
Lately, I have been purchasing Irwin only. They work great and feel like will last forever, unlike other cheap, low-quality brands I've tested.
@@leonardmilcin7798 everyone wants the best tool for their money. however cutting nails and drill bits that require 150 lbs of force from a shop press is so outside the typical use case for these cutters I'd argue it's basically irrelevant. if you use them appropriately, any decently made side cutters are going to last a long, long time. Personally I'd rather have something that cuts well and feels nice in the hand than something that performs better in an arbitrary test.
@@scotth5503 Agreed!
I've been a Channel lock fan for the longest. It performed the way I expected it, not the best not the worst, but in the upper league. For the money , it's a very good investment especially since I would never want to cut through a drill bit or a socket adapter in the first place, but it does well against any nails and cables.
Thanks for the feedback.
How is it NOT the best? 256 lbs were needed to destroy it. This was a world record back in 2010. Only a handful of humans could do it. If you need to cut something like this, just use a bigger tool, not this. In all other tests it performed brilliantly. An average female can cut the nail with it, yet the average male wouldn't not be able to do it with most of the other pliers. Also quite affordable.
*side cutters looking at me from the tool bag*: Don’t you dare.
lol
You made my day :)))))
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This literally blows my mind. I would have never thought of a test like this. Thank you for doing a video of it.
You are welcome!
Great test, as an electrician I've been waiting for this one for quite some time. Only thing it's missing is the test where you cut through a live wire and measure the size of the holes in the pliers lol
I have a pair of lineman Channellocks with a perfect wire stripping area burned into the jaws from a live wire cut. These are my favorite pliers now for 12/14 g wires. The manufacturers should do this on them all.
@@RRaucina More of us than would admit ;-)
We make Channellocks here in Meadville Pennsylvania. Thank you for the good review, makes me feel better for going to work to make pliers 😊
Also Channellock made another pair of the pliers you reviewed they just put a different color grip on for the company
You are welcome!
New commercial: "Kline tools: if you're in-Klined to own the best"
as an electrician we're associated a lot with klein tools but man they're just kinda junk for the price and they rust faster than something like knipex. not worth it to me
@@justinogle150 Depends on the tool, but I agree. Klein linesman pliers are legendary though, nothing compares to them
@@justinogle150 I dont use dikes that much but of all the linemans pliers ive tried i like the Knipex the best. I agree the Klein steel rusts too fast. They will rust over the weekend and need oil on monday so annoying. If you beat on them like a hammer the rivet gets mashed and they tighten up. Never have that problem with the Knipex.
HAHAHAHAHA
I have been an electrician for 37 years and Klien used to be the best but not anymore, Knipex outperforms Klien by a long shot and I love Milwaukee side cutters and strippers.
Try the Knipex "Kraft Seitenschneider" - an awesome improvement to the "normal" Knipex Cutter
Thanks for the suggestion.
That's the set he tested. Look at the model number in the link in his description.
Knipex Tools 73 72 180 BK TwinForce
74 06 250 Kraft-Seitenschneider?
Habe mir dieses Jahr für etwa 1000$ Werkzeuge von Knipex aus Deutschland gekauft und nach Kanada geschickt wo ich lebe.
74 06 250 Kraft-Seitenschneider?
Habe mir dieses Jahr für etwa 1000$ Werkzeuge von Knipex aus Deutschland gekauft und nach Kanada geschickt wo ich lebe.
Project Farm casually demonstrates he is above average in the first minute.
That was only a warm up for him. His full grip strength shatters those testers just like an alligator on a carcass.
he is a farmer, and every man I know has an above average grip strength
At 00:50 to be exact
haha
If Project Farm is average, then no one else could reach average, he is way above today's average by any measure
Had my same pair of Knipex for over a decade. Still cutting strong. Love em.
Thanks! Glad to hear!
This is the type of video I would love to see more of. Hand tools. What ratchet is best? Which ball peen hammer is strongest? Which crowbar is toughest? Let's do 'em all. This channel is fantastic.
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
hard to identify a clear winner but identifying the losers is more important. Expensive tools may last longer but cheap tools stay around longer, Knipex is the shit, Can't go wrong with Knipex.
Ave has a good one on rachets just dont watch it with the kids lol
I had a pair of Knipex side-cutters like these back in the ‘80’s when I was a 16 year old in my first job as an electrician. I cut through a live 240 volt mains cabe by accident. It blew a chunk out of them but the insulation was excellent and they saved my life. I noticed that the insulation on the pair in the video still looks very good. That may be a consideration for folks using them for electrical work. I don’t remember them being quite so expensive back then, but as they saved my life I’m going to get another pair. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for sharing!
The reason for the good Isolation is because in Germany tools that are explicite for electrical banches are marked with the "VDE"-sign, that means that they are proofed to isolate at least 1000 V AC and 1500 V DC. The "VDE" or electrical products from Knipex are colored red and yellow.
Greatings from a german electrician
@@lefaileur5969 they also come in completely red. But they are really ugly and are not as comfortable as the red and yellow once. I think they are cheaper tho.
The pair in the video, in fact all of the pliers in this video, are NOT electrically insulated. Knipex and many other brands do make versions of many of their products with insulated handles, and if you work on live wires or want that protection just in case, that is the version you should buy. Of course any rubber or plastic handles will have some insulating properties as well, but it is not nearly the level of handles designed and tested and rated for that purpose.
You wouldn't have died from that even if you were grounded it happenned to me and it's just a small shock it hurt a little and you drop the side cutter 🤷♂️
Nice job on the comparison! Loved the video
Thanks!
@@ProjectFarm what about mosquito traps or bug zippers?????? With all the land. How do u cut down on that.
This test was a little deceiving in the perception of results... because if you look, the pliers with the most leverage are those who also failed the fastest, which makes sense, because the leverage is putting them under more stress. and with your hand only being able to pull 100lbs, they are actually all plenty strong enough to withstand your grip--- so the set that you buy should come down to leverage and price. I have a few Kleins and they're great--- it's good to know that I should get a pair of "channellock or Irwin" brands next.
Your cadence is awesome. Thank you for such thorough tests. I definitely learned a few new things today. Hats off to ya!
Thank you!
Never thought Wirecutters would be trending on RUclips.
…but here we are enjoying another infotainment from the Project Farm👍🏼
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Holy smokes!!!! You’re onto something!!! Crescent wrenches next! Channel locks! Pliers! Pipe wrenches! Vice grips! Onto hand tool stress tests!!!
I want a follow up video of him trying to warranty these tools.
Thank you for the video idea!
As for the Southwire pliers ...they have a no questions asked policy... walk into store where you purchased them and get a replacement.... Lowes sells this brand
@@eflightfloat9026 Southwire has the same warranty as most of the rest of them. "Lifetime warranty to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the product. *This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear resulting from product use, nor does it cover damage arising out of misuse, abuse,* modification, and/or improper maintenance of the product." That means they only warranty it if they made a mistake in manufacturing, or if the materials were defective. Like an improper great treat, or poorly riveted handles, or something like that. It's not a Craftsman style "no questions asked warranty," where you bring it in and they swap it out even if it was abused or purposely broken. You may have had good luck with the couple tools you've had related, but that's not the norm.
@@littlejackalo5326 Is using a hydraulic press considered abuse? 🤣
@@Teh_Random_Canadian Of course not
In question of tooIs i buy Swiss or German only (sometimes French: Facom e.g.), all others show up their weakness after short use ... Long time experience btw.
Whew, 900+ lbs of force! I think the fella with 900lbs of gripping force might just bite it in half rather than reach for a pair of cutters! Lol
TRUTH!
If you're able to break one of those I wouldn't want to shake your hand lest you disintegrate my bones xD
I'll let eddie hall know lol
@@nicholasbrassard3512 Yeah, no kidding. Just a nice gentle fist bump would be offered up with a pleasant, humble, nervous little smile. lol
I was an HVAC technician in Houston for 25 years starting in 1988 and I had 4 or 5 pairs of those Kleins through the years,, I still have 3 of them and those were the best I found.
I went through a few Craftsmans then paid up for the Kleins and they were tough and still are I'm happy to see..
Thanks for sharing.
I abuse my Klein linemans. Drive, cut nails beat out knockouts etc. The only thing that will destroy them is live wires. The only thing the warranty won't cover
@@mike-sk2li Yep!
I have had my 9 inch Knipex cutter for over 10 years. I was glad to see the abuse you put all of those through as a comparison. My cutters are as good as the day I bought them and now I know why. I do not subject them to the test abuse but for work around the shop they do the job. Thanks for this great video. I just subscribed.
You are welcome! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
finally a testing channel that doesn't stall and just give you the information then gets straigt to the testing instead of having the entire intro dedicated to getting the viewer to subscribe and constantly plugging merch.
Thanks!
You added KG and gramm. I couldn't be more happy. Amazing video as always. Got a new patron
Awesome! Thank you for supporting the channel!
Not gonna lie this is one of the tool test I've wanted to see for the longest. I personally use Irwin tools at work and am happy to see that they are one of your top picks. But what really impressed me the most was the channel locks, very impressive.
As a follow up to this video, I’d like to see how warranties are handled. Of course, these tools were pushed well above and beyond normal use.
Great suggestion! I don't plan to return any of the items but it would be interesting to know if they'd exchange the broken pliers for new ones
Lifetime warranty translates to life Time of the tool. When it's broke it's over. That being said I have been successful at getting home Depot to replace a pair of pliers that had the rivet pop out.
@@stevenwebb3007 HF doesn’t care. They would warranty that tool and not even ask a single question. The snap on guy would warranty it too but would probably make a comment about it. Ive had to warranty many tolls and never had a problem.
@@stevenwebb3007 no it doesn't? When would you ever claim warranty when it isn't broken? You're probably thinking of limited lifetime which only applies to manufacturer defects. Lifetime warranty means you replace it when it breaks. I've broken my 3mm bondhus Allen wrench 3 times because it's the main one I use at work and I have to put a lot of force on it sometimes. Send them an email, ask for a new one and they've only asked for a picture once, probably because I keep asking for a new one.
@@ProjectFarm I have to 2nd the warranty/exchange. If you could apply that to some of your tests, it would be great to know. Your tests are stellar information for those of us who make our living by our tools, and I can't thank you enough for what you do. Keep on keeping on, you are more helpful than you get credit for, take that how you may.