Launch date for the new Eagle Grip locking pliers is tentatively set for Monday 4.19.21 look for more information when it’s live next week at www.eaglegripusa.com/ For a chance to win some Eagle Grips🦅 check out Instagram instagram.com/p/CNlJJlznrpL/?igshid=78rj18i7n93b You can sign up and give them your email for alerts about new products.
I hardly use vise grips but I've been looking forward to supporting them ever since I heard about them buying the old factory. Support companies that support US workers - so I'm really excited I was able to get a few pairs ordered this morning.
Sry but 80% of the stuff Made in the USA has not the greatest quality. Ridgid pipe cutters and pliers Are rly well Made. But Who ne pliers like this when u got knipex.
I thank Malco for spending the time and money to bring locking pliers back to the US and even going back to the same factory building in DeWitt to make locking pliers great again
Wow, all I can say is WOW!!!! I have been holding out on buying locking pliers as I am not interested in the overseas made irwin vise grips. And I just couldn't quite bring myself to buying a competitive brand from europe. I have been buying used from flea markets and pawn shops for way too long. I love the story of how these are built in the old visegrip plant. Kudos to Malco for investing the time and money to make a quality piece here in the states. I am so excited
Thanks Chris nice to see a locking plier made in the usa again. Miss the old school usa vise grip. Keep the good and informative videos coming Stay safe.
got the 10" and yes..... it's as good as everyone says. if you can afford it and just want one locking plier, then I highly recommend. i know this isn't a popular opinion, but I really don't care if they're made in USA or not, but I am a little bit happy that they are.
I love seeing a tool made in the USA. My only requirement on locking pliers are how durable are the teeth. Hopefully they got the heat treatment down right.
I should have showed the teeth after standing on the metal pipe, they still looked flawless. I dug into a few grade 8 bolts and torqued into them with the hex adjustment and they held up. Only time will tell but the seem spot on👌🏻
I have a pair of locking pliers called Leverwrench. They belonged to my grandfather and are probably 40 years old. They automatically adjust to size and have an adjustment for grip pressure.
Use them for turning pipes, holding things together, clamping so I can pull things. Where slip jaw pliers dont grip enough I always go to the locking pliers.
I had found out that Malco’s will be no more their closing the plant in Dewitt Nebraska I think what hurt them was the really high prices but I’m just thankful I was able to buy 2 of them so I can have USA vise grips that will last me for the rest of my life hopefully maybe Snap On will buy the plant and continue to manufacture USA made vise grips because if they don’t then there will be no USA made vise grips again which will really suck.
I bought a 7” round set, want all the rest of them, too. I haven’t much of a clue for what to use the for, other than XMas gifts for the welders, mechanics, plumbers, and other general go-getters in my life…
Just curious, have you heard of anyone cryo-hardening one of these? If not, I'm thinking about trying. A good test would be to have two, cryo-harden one, and then set both to the task of using the wire cutter to cut through heavy nails, and see if one outlasts the other.
I bought both the Eagle Grip and a Knipex pair. I hope to God the Malco pliers are still US-made. Apparently, they shut down that facility they just opened and are selling through their remaining stock.
This gives me hope for our country. It's getting hard to find anything made in the USA any more. I will be buying some of these. Not because I need them, but to support US manufacturing. I recently bought some Wilde pliers from Bomgaars for the same reason. Made in Kansas IIRC. You should review these if you haven't already.
They are stamped/marked Eagle Grip. Think of Malco as the parent company or owner. Eagle grip pliers is the brand of pliers but they make many other tools not just pliers. www.malcoproducts.com
@@spookytowie7838 That's really not true at all 75% is from USA manufacturers either owned by snap-on or outsourcing to snap-on alot of bad information is keeps being said like this so please do your research if you don't like a company that's fine but the facts are facts I'm not a huge snap-on fan but I certainly think that when we are speaking about American companies we should have some pride and responsibility. Thank you
Amazing review! Congratulations!! Looking forward to have access to these locking pliers made in USA one day! Just a question, why you blurred the patent number? Thanks!!
Im looking for 4" vise grip made in usa. Cant find. Im looking for new old stock irwin or petersen but only founded needle nose model. I need these regular jaw.
The nickel finish is like chrome and you have to get it just right to get a good shot and not a glaring reflection. They work just as good as the look👍🏻
They will be launching soon! When they are available you will know here www.eaglegripusa.com And to find your nearest local dealer here www.malcoproducts.com/dealer-locator/
@@ClientGraphics kinda figured they weren't available yet considering the ones they made for snap on haven't been out very long. Was going to get a pair of those but $70 for snap on stamp seemed a little much, especially i can get them straight from the source soon. I know they still won't be cheap but im definitely down to spend the 40 dollars for a great tool and support my local people.
If they could do like Milwaukee did with theirs and put one that has an eyebolt on the the screw,sometimes I have to hook a chain fall to it to pull something that is stuck.
Snap-On has then rebranded for them. The finish is different and so is the name. So technically they are not the same. But yes Malco makes the Snap-On ones.
I bought 2 American made Petersen vise grip 26 years ago,works pretty good still.if Eagle grip export their locking pliers to Japan once again,i will buy‼︎ i will not buy Chinese made low quality locking pliers.
Okaaaaay, so how do you buy these? I went onto their website, and it made me fill out my name, email address, the industry I worked in, & how I heard about the pliers which I put @ClientGraphics down and POOF nothing. Are these not for sale?
I believe the launch date is scheduled for them to potentially be available on 4-19 per the last Instagram post here instagram.com/p/CNc_fInlr8i/?igshid=1mlk9lzzvr0z7 If you following their Instagram they do giveaways from time to time
@@ClientGraphics I got mine today. I immediately did a side by side against my ? mid 1980's Petersons. The Malco's needed a touch of lube out of the box. a drop of lite oil on the pivots, and a lite touch of Lucas Red N Tacky on the threads of the adjustment screw. (To be fair, the Irwins have had 40 years to get buttery smooth though) The teeth on the Malco's are nice and sharp. The malco's are a touch heavier, but that's fine. The finish on the Malco's is beautiful, and actually seems better than what the original finish on the Irwins was. I like the hex on the adjustment screw. Overall-- very happy I snagged them. Really did not need them- but they feel good in hand, and will outlast me!
Going to check them out right now!. Unsubed and resubed to see if you come back to my feed. I've been having to go looking for you. P.S. Did you drag those poor pliers down a dirt road? LOL!
OK, I can buy a pair of MIlwaukee Taiwanese Vise-Grips for about $13 (which are quite good - I'd say as good as the original Peterson) and Snap-Off is charging like $60 for the Eagle Grips. Don't think this factory will be in production for long if that's their price point.
@@Dotz155 While I have all three, to me it’s more important to point out Irwin Tools is owned by Stanley Black & Decker who also owns MAC Tools. So the design of the MAC Tools locking pliers once you take away the finish, stamping and aesthetics is similar to the Vise-Grip fast release locking pliers.
Ha CP you turned me on to these. They are by far the best locking pliers i have owned since the days when Vice Grips were made in USA These are nicer looking however.
Just bought a 10" straight jaw. Didn't really NEED it, but I wanted to try them out and support a quality company. The biggest problem I see right now is making enough people aware of them. I didn't even know they existed until today.
Been waiting for this for a while. Getting harder to find US made vice grips on ebay. When these guys go live ill be spending a few grand updating all the locking pliers in our shop. Good job Malco, a much needed product.
The new Vise - Grip ones suck! I lived in De Witt, NE for twenty four years. It was the life force of that town. Once they left everything shut down. Bravo to Malco!
Finally, it's been a long time coming. I was bummed when they were first offered from Snapon for like $80. I almost ordered a pair, but I knew Malco would roll out the standard production soon enough. I didn't think they would do much besides open up the old Peterson factory and reintroduce the original pliers, but I'm glad that they actually made some real improvements.
Ahhh damn it the snap-on locking pliers I just bought last week are just re-branded pliers from this company. Spitting damn image. 😂 they sure saw me coming.
Went to the website filled out an information form. How.do I buy these? I've been using Malco tools for over 20 years and still am using the same tools i bought over 20 years ago for sheet metal and rain gutter. High quality that lasts!
I bought a set of eagle grip and love them and I will support products made in the USA 🇺🇸 anytime then overseas I don't care if I can get 5 pliers for the same the quality is not in China made even if so I support MY country.
I learned years ago different companies are the best at making certain things like Milwaukee for power tools knipex for pliers snap-on or arguably a few German companies for ratchets sockets and wrenches..
Launch date for the new Eagle Grip locking pliers is tentatively set for Monday 4.19.21 look for more information when it’s live next week at www.eaglegripusa.com/
For a chance to win some Eagle Grips🦅 check out Instagram instagram.com/p/CNlJJlznrpL/?igshid=78rj18i7n93b
You can sign up and give them your email for alerts about new products.
We ALL need to buy at least one pair to demonstrate our loyalty to Made in the USA.
I hardly use vise grips but I've been looking forward to supporting them ever since I heard about them buying the old factory. Support companies that support US workers - so I'm really excited I was able to get a few pairs ordered this morning.
I'm ordering a pair now
Sry but 80% of the stuff Made in the USA has not the greatest quality.
Ridgid pipe cutters and pliers Are rly well Made.
But Who ne pliers like this when u got knipex.
I did
@@some0ne8 But when you need a Locking Plier, ----- 'who you gonna call'?
I thank Malco for spending the time and money to bring locking pliers back to the US and even going back to the same factory building in DeWitt to make locking pliers great again
It’s a pretty fantastic commitment from Malco and pretty awesome locking pliers!
rubber made took the ones made there to china,,,they are junk....so glad Malco are making them again in the same factory..
Wow, all I can say is WOW!!!! I have been holding out on buying locking pliers as I am not interested in the overseas made irwin vise grips. And I just couldn't quite bring myself to buying a competitive brand from europe. I have been buying used from flea markets and pawn shops for way too long. I love the story of how these are built in the old visegrip plant. Kudos to Malco for investing the time and money to make a quality piece here in the states. I am so excited
I hear ya, same here, but these will be my next pliers purchase! Peace
I like the Idea of being able to put an Alan Wrench on the Screw that makes a big difference in how much torque you can apply
Not only does it have the hex screw it has the power ring for all your torque needs!
The new vise grips all have that and the Milwaukee has the ring
@@ClientGraphics what’s a ‘power ring’? the threaded cylinder the adjustment bolt threads into?
Thanks Chris nice to see a locking plier made in the usa again. Miss the old school usa vise grip. Keep the good and informative videos coming
Stay safe.
Thank Jr Romo appreciate you watching and commenting
Love Em! Made in USA! Superior Quality, Unmatched!
got the 10" and yes..... it's as good as everyone says. if you can afford it and just want one locking plier, then I highly recommend.
i know this isn't a popular opinion, but I really don't care if they're made in USA or not, but I am a little bit happy that they are.
Im getting some! More tool channels should showcase different tools that are made in the US.
Those just made my tool wishlist! Great video!
They should now be on everyone’s tool list🤔
Thanks Bill for watching and commenting
Thanks Chris! I really enjoyed this video. Lots of great information & loved all the different angles. 🍻😎🤙
Thanks Justin had to show off the Nebraska strong pliers🇺🇸
I love seeing a tool made in the USA. My only requirement on locking pliers are how durable are the teeth. Hopefully they got the heat treatment down right.
I should have showed the teeth after standing on the metal pipe, they still looked flawless. I dug into a few grade 8 bolts and torqued into them with the hex adjustment and they held up. Only time will tell but the seem spot on👌🏻
I have a pair of locking pliers called Leverwrench. They belonged to my grandfather and are probably 40 years old. They automatically adjust to size and have an adjustment for grip pressure.
Sounds interesting. I always had the Peterson and Vise-Grip locking pliers, still have nearly all of them.
@@ClientGraphics if you do a Google search you can find them. Mine have the orange handles.
I lost my cheap pair of pliers and I’m really considering getting these cuz then I won’t want lose it and the quality is going to be amazing
Malco makes some good stuff..
Awesome news, so glad to see them brought back to USA! I will have to buy a pair!
Definitely a proud day for our state when Malco reopened the factory in DeWitt. Been waiting for these!
Awesome video man!
Use them for turning pipes, holding things together, clamping so I can pull things. Where slip jaw pliers dont grip enough I always go to the locking pliers.
Definitely the holding things together. I use them a lot when I weld.
@@ClientGraphics yes I forgot welding also, they are great for.😀
I had found out that Malco’s will be no more their closing the plant in Dewitt Nebraska I think what hurt them was the really high prices but I’m just thankful I was able to buy 2 of them so I can have USA vise grips that will last me for the rest of my life hopefully maybe Snap On will buy the plant and continue to manufacture USA made vise grips because if they don’t then there will be no USA made vise grips again which will really suck.
Damn now I want this
I bought a 7” round set, want all the rest of them, too. I haven’t much of a clue for what to use the for, other than XMas gifts for the welders, mechanics, plumbers, and other general go-getters in my life…
Just curious, have you heard of anyone cryo-hardening one of these? If not, I'm thinking about trying. A good test would be to have two, cryo-harden one, and then set both to the task of using the wire cutter to cut through heavy nails, and see if one outlasts the other.
Ok that pipe grip is impressive
Awesome video these look similar to the new snap on locking pliers.I’m definitely going to pick up a couple pairs
Malco makes them for snap on now I asked my dealer
I bought both the Eagle Grip and a Knipex pair. I hope to God the Malco pliers are still US-made. Apparently, they shut down that facility they just opened and are selling through their remaining stock.
This gives me hope for our country. It's getting hard to find anything made in the USA any more. I will be buying some of these. Not because I need them, but to support US manufacturing. I recently bought some Wilde pliers from Bomgaars for the same reason. Made in Kansas IIRC. You should review these if you haven't already.
Beautiful Locking pliers made in the USA!!! Does anyone now if Malco is going to make the 6 inch needle nose Vise Grip pliers?????
I like it, I use locking pliers alot. They look really good
I bought the 10inch. It’s awesome . Just get it. First rate.
Interesting, also sold by SnapOn with their logo stamped into them..are they ever going to be released under eagle grip brand-name or malco?
They are stamped/marked Eagle Grip. Think of Malco as the parent company or owner. Eagle grip pliers is the brand of pliers but they make many other tools not just pliers. www.malcoproducts.com
Snap on uses alot of other manufacturers to produce their tools. A good chuck is from China. Nice to see them using a USA company again.
@@spookytowie7838 That's really not true at all 75% is from USA manufacturers either owned by snap-on or outsourcing to snap-on alot of bad information is keeps being said like this so please do your research if you don't like a company that's fine but the facts are facts I'm not a huge snap-on fan but I certainly think that when we are speaking about American companies we should have some pride and responsibility. Thank you
Amazing review! Congratulations!! Looking forward to have access to these locking pliers made in USA one day! Just a question, why you blurred the patent number?
Thanks!!
I find it hard to buy these at all anymore after having the knipix plier wrench.... but we're do you buy these?
Im looking for 4" vise grip made in usa. Cant find. Im looking for new old stock irwin or petersen but only founded needle nose model. I need these regular jaw.
Humm looks just like the “new” “snap on” locking pliers.
good news ! the locking pliers production is back in the usa ..
Thanks!
I believe they make them for Snapon now
Snap on got them now and Malco will release on 19th can't wait to get my hands on a pair
Where can I get a set?
Some Snap-On + 🦅Grips are identical.
They to take good photo's. Hope the sell well.
The nickel finish is like chrome and you have to get it just right to get a good shot and not a glaring reflection. They work just as good as the look👍🏻
Where to buy? You didn't mention
I don't think you can buy them yet with this branding
They will be launching soon! When they are available you will know here www.eaglegripusa.com
And to find your nearest local dealer here www.malcoproducts.com/dealer-locator/
@@ClientGraphics kinda figured they weren't available yet considering the ones they made for snap on haven't been out very long. Was going to get a pair of those but $70 for snap on stamp seemed a little much, especially i can get them straight from the source soon. I know they still won't be cheap but im definitely down to spend the 40 dollars for a great tool and support my local people.
@@ClientGraphics from what I understand they've all been saying they'll be available for a few years.
Does this firm make the snap on locking pliers? They look 99% identical
yes
Where can I buy a pair
I’ve seen something quite similar on the Snappy truck...similar manufacturing story too. Does Eagle make the pliers for Snappy?
Yes
If they could do like Milwaukee did with theirs and put one that has an eyebolt on the the screw,sometimes I have to hook a chain fall to it to pull something that is stuck.
What the warranty on Malco pliers ? Say jaws get chewed up and flattened out.
Are these the same pliers as the new Snapon ones? Does any one know cause they look exactly the same
Snap-On has then rebranded for them. The finish is different and so is the name. So technically they are not the same. But yes Malco makes the Snap-On ones.
I bought 2 American made Petersen vise grip 26 years ago,works pretty good still.if Eagle grip export their locking pliers to Japan once again,i will buy‼︎ i will not buy Chinese made low quality locking pliers.
Ordering a few sets china ones arent it and are going in the scrap pile
Heck ya made in usa got to get me some.
basiclly same old locking pliers,but with a new name-new locking pliers!
Okaaaaay, so how do you buy these? I went onto their website, and it made me fill out my name, email address, the industry I worked in, & how I heard about the pliers which I put @ClientGraphics down and POOF nothing. Are these not for sale?
I believe the launch date is scheduled for them to potentially be available on 4-19 per the last Instagram post here instagram.com/p/CNc_fInlr8i/?igshid=1mlk9lzzvr0z7
If you following their Instagram they do giveaways from time to time
Too late, already got Grip-on!
🧐 not taking it to failure?
Im putting hex drive on my old vice grips
To bad they cost $60
Way to nice for the abuse I put the through
Do I need another pair of locking pliers? no
But I'll probably get one of these!
Definitely a good call. Many are in your same situation😉
@@ClientGraphics I got mine today. I immediately did a side by side against my ? mid 1980's Petersons.
The Malco's needed a touch of lube out of the box. a drop of lite oil on the pivots, and a lite touch of Lucas Red N Tacky on the threads of the adjustment screw.
(To be fair, the Irwins have had 40 years to get buttery smooth though)
The teeth on the Malco's are nice and sharp.
The malco's are a touch heavier, but that's fine.
The finish on the Malco's is beautiful, and actually seems better than what the original finish on the Irwins was.
I like the hex on the adjustment screw.
Overall-- very happy I snagged them.
Really did not need them- but they feel good in hand, and will outlast me!
Going to check them out right now!. Unsubed and resubed to see if you come back to my feed. I've been having to go looking for you.
P.S. Did you drag those poor pliers down a dirt road? LOL!
Sure did and they held up like a champ!
Similar to the Snap on one 🤔
Yo Chris!
Congratulations hitting the 40k mark. Well done brotherman!
Yo, Amos Thanks✌️
I hope they don't charge too much for them and put themselves out of business..........
There like 60 bucks from what I seen. Nah. I got a vintage pair of Sk ones and a pair of Sata ones.
Not finding desirable needle nose version.
Vise grip reborn
Wish they didn't sell everything through amazon. I would buy them. I refuse to patronize amazon.
Aren't tekton pliers made in USA?
Yes Tekton does some different pliers and they are made in the USA. They do not have a locking style pliers just the slip joint style.
OK, I can buy a pair of MIlwaukee Taiwanese Vise-Grips for about $13 (which are quite good - I'd say as good as the original Peterson) and Snap-Off is charging like $60 for the Eagle Grips. Don't think this factory will be in production for long if that's their price point.
Let's see if some shadetree mechanic can start a youtube channel using a misspelling of Eagle Grip.
RIP. They closed
Gotta give your info before you can check out the website 😡
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😎😍😎😍😎🤔🤔🤔
Eh
Crap. And I just bought a 5pc set of Vise Grips.
made in usa is the same thing as made in china except with shittier branding who cares
Very nice!! I’d like to see a larger range of plier styles, like welding clamps, needle nose, and different jaw shapes.
They'll come I'm sure
These pliers are awesome definitely have enjoyed my for the last couple months so far midwest usa quality is above and beyond!!! Great video!!
Thanks CP! I saw your pliers video a month ago and couldn’t wait to follow-up with more plier action videos👌🏻
@@ClientGraphics you killed it great video!!
How do these compare to the new mac tools locking pliers?
@@Dotz155 While I have all three, to me it’s more important to point out Irwin Tools is owned by Stanley Black & Decker who also owns MAC Tools. So the design of the MAC Tools locking pliers once you take away the finish, stamping and aesthetics is similar to the Vise-Grip fast release locking pliers.
Ha CP you turned me on to these. They are by far the best locking pliers i have owned since the days when Vice Grips were made in USA These are nicer looking however.
Definitely a proud day for our state when Malco reopened the factory in DeWitt. Been waiting for these!
Awesome video man!
Definitely awesome for Dewitt, Nebraska and all people that love quality USA made tools ⚒️
Nebraska fine state with good people!
Just bought a 10" straight jaw. Didn't really NEED it, but I wanted to try them out and support a quality company. The biggest problem I see right now is making enough people aware of them. I didn't even know they existed until today.
Now we just need to know when the USA craftsman factory will start producing tools
All good things comes to those who wait. Last I heard was late 2021 but only time will tell...
They already are
@@ckcuev I was talking more like when they will be for sale. Of course they need to build up a supply. Any ETA on when we see them in lowes or Ace
Been waiting for this for a while. Getting harder to find US made vice grips on ebay. When these guys go live ill be spending a few grand updating all the locking pliers in our shop. Good job Malco, a much needed product.
The new Vise - Grip ones suck! I lived in De Witt, NE for twenty four years. It was the life force of that town. Once they left everything shut down. Bravo to Malco!
Finally, it's been a long time coming.
I was bummed when they were first offered from Snapon for like $80.
I almost ordered a pair, but I knew Malco would roll out the standard production soon enough.
I didn't think they would do much besides open up the old Peterson factory and reintroduce the original pliers, but I'm glad that they actually made some real improvements.
Your a great salesman no lie. I would buy a car from you even a Prius 😂😂👍👍
Woah. I snapped up the last Snap On version of them my dealer had. They are gorgeous pliers.
I use a ton of Malco products in the sheet metal industry. Will be picking up some of these
Ahhh damn it the snap-on locking pliers I just bought last week are just re-branded pliers from this company. Spitting damn image. 😂 they sure saw me coming.
Went to the website filled out an information form. How.do I buy these? I've been using Malco tools for over 20 years and still am using the same tools i bought over 20 years ago for sheet metal and rain gutter. High quality that lasts!
I really like those. I might have to get a pair to do a review on my channel
Try to win a pair on Instagram the rules are pretty simple. Here is the post
instagram.com/p/CNlJJlznrpL/?igshid=tnxtsnlnrpdr
Cool, interested in what kind of locking welding pliers they can make.
I bought a set of eagle grip and love them and I will support products made in the USA 🇺🇸 anytime then overseas I don't care if I can get 5 pliers for the same the quality is not in China made even if so I support MY country.
Thank you and God bless. I guess im going to end up with the snap on ones. Thanks for the video dont forget! All things for Gods glory.
I learned years ago different companies are the best at making certain things like Milwaukee for power tools knipex for pliers snap-on or arguably a few German companies for ratchets sockets and wrenches..
About damn time.
Irwin use to be the best whenever it came to making vise grips but Malco is now since Irwin no longer makes vise grips in the USA.
3:30 What are the thread sizes for the adjusting screws on each of these pliers??
It was recently announced that these are now being discontinued. Buy them while you can!
Will these work with otc slide hammer attachment
It’s a shame to have this awesome advertisement video and you can’t buy them!!!!
No kidding, but you can get them from SnapOn though.
I got these but by Snap-on they’re the best I’ve used to this date