Knipex fan here.Not a spark but a plumber by trade .Knipex water pump pliers are the best out there and Are using the same set for over 10 years.. I have some Knipex bent nose pliers for electrical work which are excellent quality too.
Hey Matt, I followed you here from Instagram and your always awesome to answer my questions on your live streams on my way to work. ( I’m the annoying Canadian always asking about pilers lol) but this really sold me on the Knipex over the Klein or channellocks thanks again man cheers
Thanks Mate. Very helpful video for an apprentice looking to get the best kit and not waste money. I’ve bought the Knipex partly as a result of your vid. I also like a smaller handled tool. Look forward to more videos.
@@AddictedtoTools not sure if you know the Electrician U channel but it’s very good. Would be cool If you cover similar stuff to him but in metric, cos all the tutorials are interesting but require a load of conversion to make them properly useful.
With Chrome plated pliers such as the Knipex. The cutting blade will take some time to wear in, as the chrome will wear off the blades edge. Once the chrome has worn off the blades edge the plier will be much sharper. This is done to substantially increase corrosion resistance.
Don't know if you aware but you can get the knipex in 225mm as well. I have the knipex and the klein I've done a comparison on them on my channel, really like them both. I like my kleins more now as I blew the knipex up lol ooops
Aha it always sucks when you blow up a good pair. I’ve seen the 225mm and also the larger 240’s. Look really good but I’m loving the smaller pairs at the moment. 👌
The kliens are ridiculously good. Cutting edge lasts forever. But the handle is horrible. I took the grips off and put channellock grips on the kliens👌🏼
I am Würth fan.I use them since I started to work as electrician.But now I use also Klein tools Lineman’s pliers although it’s very difficult to find them in Greece
Knipex and wiha are not lose out of package anymore,unfortunatelly had to buy all my stolen tools again so I had to spend my weekend loosening my new pliers,but I must say I like them better that way, it seems like rivets are tighter and jaws don't wiggle like they did on my old tools.
I’ve been using the wiha and I hate them they are the bluntest plies I’ve used so far, being the channel locks and knipex.I don’t know if i just got a dull pier but have had a totally different experience than what you have said.
I’ve have talked to differing people and it does sound like they all vary i bit with the bluntness which is strange. I would think they are all the same.
No1 pliers in the world are Knipex but just for the pliers not for other electricians' tools like are screwdrivers. I have these Klein and I can't easy-open like Knipex
The channellock is out of production. Can’t believe it, thought it was the most popular tool in Australia. They do seem to sell an updated version with yellow and red handles
@@AddictedtoTools tried to buy one here in the Netherlands. Dude didn’t had them in stock so he tried to order one with Channellock for me. They said it was discontinued. Pretty sad, I love the looks of the blue grips over the yellow/red ones. Blue is Channellocks colour after all. They also appear slimmer. Klein does a very similar one though, just orange (12098-INS) which I might look at. Still can’t get the hang of the way Aussie electricians strip multiple wires. I end up just breaking the cores. I use a knipex 02 02 225 at the moment.
I’ve actually been using the wattmaster red marvel cross cuts. They’ve been great. I wouldn’t say they are heavier, but are harder to get used to using.
@@AddictedtoTools Good pliers but i prefer knipex/klein anyway plus you"re helping keep someone in a job there - Wiha screwdrivers are German made & the "soft-finish" are some of the best 👌
No this is not correct they are all combination pliers. A linemans pliers has a far bigger head and is about 240 long. Easiest way to tell it sthe combi pliers have the bolt grip on them, a linemans pliers have the blades all the way along. Linemans also have far stronger blades with a far higher hrc rating aka you can cut screws and small bolts etc
I definitely have to get my hands on some. I’ve only ever used them a couple of times when borrowing off others on site. What is it about the marvels that you love?
@@AddictedtoTools nothing else comes close to how nice they cut and strip, although there is a learning curve to it for sure. They also have really nice jaws, seem to be able to hold on to smaller material. They are not VDE but I have tested my pair in a bucket of water and the megger.
Knipex fan here.Not a spark but a plumber by trade .Knipex water pump pliers are the best out there and Are using the same set for over 10 years.. I have some Knipex bent nose pliers for electrical work which are excellent quality too.
You’ve got good taste. I’ve only just started to get into knipex over the last few months. Absolutely great gear. Can’t go wrong.
Just found your channel bro👍🏻 this is my kind of content, keep it coming
Cheers man
Thanks for the feedback davie, I appreciate it! A lot more to come and always open to recommendations. Cheers.
Great video very informative
Hey Matt, I followed you here from Instagram and your always awesome to answer my questions on your live streams on my way to work. ( I’m the annoying Canadian always asking about pilers lol) but this really sold me on the Knipex over the Klein or channellocks thanks again man cheers
Hey mate. No worries. Glad it helped. I’ll catch ya on the next live 🍻
Keep it going mate, u already got a subscriber from Spain! Btw, in spain the price for the knipex is around 30€, aswell as the wiha. They are awesome.
Thanks mate. Gotta love knipex and wiha.
Thanks Mate. Very helpful video for an apprentice looking to get the best kit and not waste money. I’ve bought the Knipex partly as a result of your vid. I also like a smaller handled tool. Look forward to more videos.
Thanks for the feedback mate. You definitely won’t regret the knipex purchase.
@@AddictedtoTools not sure if you know the Electrician U channel but it’s very good. Would be cool If you cover similar stuff to him but in metric, cos all the tutorials are interesting but require a load of conversion to make them properly useful.
Bought the wiha linesman pliers and i love them
With Chrome plated pliers such as the Knipex. The cutting blade will take some time to wear in, as the chrome will wear off the blades edge. Once the chrome has worn off the blades edge the plier will be much sharper. This is done to substantially increase corrosion resistance.
The Knipex are not chrome plated
@@propane1777 chrome vanadium
Knipex for the win great video bud 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Knipex are definitely my go to at the moment. Best change I ever made. Thanks for the feedback mate.
Little bud👍👍👍
Don't know if you aware but you can get the knipex in 225mm as well. I have the knipex and the klein I've done a comparison on them on my channel, really like them both. I like my kleins more now as I blew the knipex up lol ooops
Aha it always sucks when you blow up a good pair. I’ve seen the 225mm and also the larger 240’s. Look really good but I’m loving the smaller pairs at the moment. 👌
Just love the knipex also i like much the NWS (felo) , Unior vde slovenia and Gedore vde austria.
The kliens are ridiculously good. Cutting edge lasts forever. But the handle is horrible. I took the grips off and put channellock grips on the kliens👌🏼
Why did you swap the handles? I like these Klein handles.
I am Würth fan.I use them since I started to work as electrician.But now I use also Klein tools Lineman’s pliers although it’s very difficult to find them in Greece
I have Klein but Knipex are better for us in Europe
Knipex and wiha are not lose out of package anymore,unfortunatelly had to buy all my stolen tools again so I had to spend my weekend loosening my new pliers,but I must say I like them better that way, it seems like rivets are tighter and jaws don't wiggle like they did on my old tools.
I’ve been using the wiha and I hate them they are the bluntest plies I’ve used so far, being the channel locks and knipex.I don’t know if i just got a dull pier but have had a totally different experience than what you have said.
I’ve have talked to differing people and it does sound like they all vary i bit with the bluntness which is strange. I would think they are all the same.
Curious about Beta
Knipex hands down.
No1 pliers in the world are Knipex but just for the pliers not for other electricians' tools like are screwdrivers. I have these Klein and I can't easy-open like Knipex
The channellock is out of production. Can’t believe it, thought it was the most popular tool in Australia.
They do seem to sell an updated version with yellow and red handles
Hey mate. Where did you hear that they are out of production?
@@AddictedtoTools tried to buy one here in the Netherlands. Dude didn’t had them in stock so he tried to order one with Channellock for me. They said it was discontinued.
Pretty sad, I love the looks of the blue grips over the yellow/red ones. Blue is Channellocks colour after all.
They also appear slimmer.
Klein does a very similar one though, just orange (12098-INS) which I might look at.
Still can’t get the hang of the way Aussie electricians strip multiple wires. I end up just breaking the cores.
I use a knipex 02 02 225 at the moment.
Never seen these channel lock type handles before
Knipex l love
I like the style of Klein Tools pliers
I love em mate. Been using them full time for awhile now.
The K in Knipex isn't silent
Sadly, It is. Knife, knot, knit,know, knock,knee, knipex......
@@antonj1170 expert on german, are you?
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Wattmaster Marvels, much heavier pliers, but same size and shape. Thoughts??
I’ve actually been using the wattmaster red marvel cross cuts. They’ve been great. I wouldn’t say they are heavier, but are harder to get used to using.
Those Klein"s are available in 8" with slim grips , much easier to work with , good vid............
.........go with Klein or Knipex for VDE USA/Germany - Wiha vde are made in vietnam..........
Are they really? I always presumed they were made in Germany also. Cheers for the info
@@AddictedtoTools Good pliers but i prefer knipex/klein anyway plus you"re helping keep someone in a job there - Wiha screwdrivers are German made & the "soft-finish" are some of the best 👌
@@AddictedtoTools- I can confirm that they are indeed made in Vietnam.
What is NIPEX?
Please can you try some Boddingtons Electrical pliers and screwdrivers?
My knipex's are still as all hell, how do i Loosen them up
Where can I buy the MP1 tool pouch from Veto? Thanks
wiha cuts acsr?
as an american, your kleins are so much smaller and I presume lighter than ours
What size are you using? There’s a range of differing sizes. I actually got these from the UK. I usually use smaller 200mm knipex.
What price
Aren’t those the knipex combination pliers and the rest are linesman pliers?
Yes, that’s correct.
No this is not correct they are all combination pliers. A linemans pliers has a far bigger head and is about 240 long. Easiest way to tell it sthe combi pliers have the bolt grip on them, a linemans pliers have the blades all the way along. Linemans also have far stronger blades with a far higher hrc rating aka you can cut screws and small bolts etc
Sorry that wasn't meant to come out so anal, but the man got his info correct. I have knipex linemans they are a much bigger animal
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Can you make a video about your pouch and setup? Thank you.
Great Video! EZ Sub from me
Thanks for the recommendation. I’ll definitely do something on a few of the setups. Cheers mate🍻👍
Screw driver review man !
Have any in mind? I’ve been collecting multi and ratcheting screwdrivers to review. But not your normal ones
Not a real comparison without marvel’s 😋
I definitely have to get my hands on some. I’ve only ever used them a couple of times when borrowing off others on site. What is it about the marvels that you love?
@@AddictedtoTools nothing else comes close to how nice they cut and strip, although there is a learning curve to it for sure. They also have really nice jaws, seem to be able to hold on to smaller material.
They are not VDE but I have tested my pair in a bucket of water and the megger.
Marvels all the way man, especially for solar and dc cable.
Also just learnt wiha have their own version of marvels that are vde rated too!!
@@ChopperReid88 I’m gonna have to look into that!
Not a real comparison without Channellock 348I 8-Inch High Leverage Combination Linemens Plier :)