The bottom of the Milwaukee pliers are left that way on purpose. They're mostly made for electrical work, not automotive, the ends are used for removing burrs and knock out plates in electrical boxes.
I was bitten by the tool bug addiction. I am a professional Millwright and Machinist as well as a shade tree mechanic. I have bought all 4 of these and despite the price, the Knipex perform better than any of them. The Doyle seem to be second but all three of the others are pretty close performing. The Knipex hold up better than the others through lengthened use as well. The Irwin barely works anymore and I have used it the least.
I've been using the Irwin pliers for years. I've had knipex, snapon, etc and still grab my Irwins. Lowes puts a set on sale occasionally and they come in less than $10 a piece.
I have a Masterforce 3 piece set of these pliers. They work well and get the job done with no issues. I have recently bought a set of Doyle insulated screwdrivers, and I am impressed with good quality at a good price.
Warranty on the Doyle is easiest to use IME (have used several times for various Doyle products used a little too hard). No gripe against the Irwin in use but have had annoying experience getting a pair of pliers replaced when they failed.
I would like to see how the comfort grip Knipex would fit in your rankings. I would probably rank them : 1-Knipex, 2-Irwin, 3-Doyle, 4-Milwaukee. Also, you had the correct pronunciation. The company even sells a T-shirt that says Kuh-Nip-Ex.
I like the Knipex but for the price I’ll go Doyle I don’t care for the Milwaukee at all they were too thick. Channel lock is good but difficult to use because they don’t hold in position I definitely like the push button style. I hope the Doyle beaded pair hold up over time.
This is the type of video that is valuable to me and I'm sure a lot of others. "Here's a tool truck tool and some alternative brands. what ate you giving up to go cheaper." Sometimes like these tools you aren't really giving up anything. There are some small differences that one person may prefer over the others but the next person may be totally opposite. I have both the Knipex and the Doyle and like them both. Maybe a slight edge to the Knipex but honestly not enough difference to justify the price. Wish I had tried the Irwin's, they look like a good value;
Why on earth would someone spend $74 on the Matco PC7 pliers when the Knipex Cobra 7 1/4" for $36 at Home Depot? They are the same thing. Does the Matco label make it Gucci?
Easier to warranty. Can warranty them right on the truck, i havent seen a HD that has them physically in stock, have to order online which would be a pain to warranty. Also, you dont have to pay for the matco upfront, can put them on a tool account. But i agree, id rather not pay double if i didnt have to.
Good review. I have Knipex in a couple of sizes and love them. They'll out last me unless I lose them. I did buy them on sale through Amazon. If I do have to replace them, I'll give the Doyle a shot.
I have 4 different sizes of the irwins, i really do like them a lot. I have the medium size knipex, and i love them. I use the irwins more, because i usually use the smaller sizes or the bigger sizes, but no doubt the knipex is the superior product. The teeth bite so much better and they are much harder. Its easier to wear the teeth on the irwins. I havent warn them to the point they dont work, they still work well, but the knipex have broke stuff free the irwins couldnt, and much easily at that. But i do still really like the irwins and reach for them more often. The knipex i use if im ina pinch and the irwins wont bite hard enough, or i need the slimmer profile of the knipex. Being more than double the price doesnt bother me because they really are better. Like how the knipex bite better then the irwins and the teeth wear more on the irwins, i would imagine the teeth on the irwins bite better than the doyles and the teeth wear more on the doyles. But i havent used the doyles so i cant say for sure, but i have seen some review videos that did verify the teeth are more soft w the doyles. Being the irwins are cheaper and more slim design, its a no brainer to get the irwins
Industrial tech and electrician Knipex all day every day. They live in my back pocket and if I reach for them and they are not there my heart races like most people with their phones
Have all those except the milwaukee, never bothered getting them because their not for automotive field more for electricians,hvac that why handle material doesnt come all the way down. the cheapest i have seen the water pump pliers besides amazon brands. Walmarts Hart brand, not sure it any good, but their 8inch set is under 13$ even cheaper than the erwins. Great Video Guys,,, God Bless
I just want you guys to know how awesome you are!!! I love you guys keep up the awesome work and thank you so much for sharing:). Have an awesome Fourth of July
I love tools and have the irwin and the Milwaukee never tried the Doyle and have different versions of the knipex (have yet to try knipex) all I have is knipex forged wire strippers from knipex. If you use the tools properly then you shouldn't have issues but I agree that the Milwaukee has a button that sticks out but doesn't bother me unless if I use it in tight quarters then I will use the irwin pliers other than that all work great. That is to me my opinion/ everyone to each his own opinion.
Nothing touches Knipex imo. Thats the first time in my life I've ever seen those teeth broken? Did you drop them in a woodchipper? Lol. They may look 'similar,' but if you could see metal quality, there's no comparison. If you were holding those Doyle's while driving down the road, that giant button would ride shotgun. Does Doyle think people use thier foot to adjust them? $30 or not, I'd take 1 knipex over 2 or 3 of any of those others. Thanks for the vid👍
I have some of the Icon pliers, and they're good. But I don't like the Doyle brand so far. The first pair I bought was the needle nose wire stripping pliers, and the hinge had play in it out of the package. It's just enough to make wire stripping a pain with them. It's a shame, too, because I enjoy the Icon pliers I have. I may try to exchange them sometime in the future. I believe I'll invest in a few different pairs of Knipex off Amazon. They've got that pair for around $40. I don't mind paying a little more for something that performs well. There's just some name brand stuff that isn't copied very well. Those Milwaukee pliers look good. I've completely stopped buying Irwin. I've got those same 8" ones and the jaws don't even line up closed. Their quality has dipped too much.
I have all 4 sizes of the irwins, i have no problems with them at all, and i use them professionally for a couple years now. Jaws line up fine. The knipex definitely performs better in stubborn fasteners and pipe fittings, but as long as its not really stubborn, like really rusted tight, the irwins work just fine. I actually reach for them more often then the knipex. I only use the knipex when i have to, like a tighter spot or too tight/stubborn for the irwins.
I bought those Doyle pliers as I saw one of my coworkers using them (90% of his stuff is snap on or matco) so when I see him with a HF tool, I know it’s decent and worth the space in my toolbox. Use them a couple times and work fine. Also bought icons for the first time today and compared to my cheap kobalt pliers they are way better. Similar to snap on in my opinion. Doyle is for sure slept on. I take them over Quinn pliers personally
Why don’t you test them and see which one performs better. And like the tool guy used to demo it by standing on the plier handle while the pliers gripping a pipe to show how strong the bite is
It is ka nip x. I seen a video where someone that works for the company was showing new tools coming out and verified it is ka nip x not (silent k) nip ex or ni pex.
Idk if anyone answered you about the pronunciation but I figured I would It's kuh-nip-ex yall we're right Since it's a German brand they like to use a hard K. I personally say kin-ip-ex but that's just me lol
Interesting video, but I have never seen anyone compare products without actually demonstrating them in use at their designed purpose. Grab ahold of something and turn it….
You don't know how to open a package though! All you do is squeeze those types of plastic together ⏭️⏮️ and they'd fall right out, or pull out very very easily.
The bottom of the Milwaukee pliers are left that way on purpose. They're mostly made for electrical work, not automotive, the ends are used for removing burrs and knock out plates in electrical boxes.
That’s cool
Thanks for the info friend
lol people that actually use their tools vs people that make RUclips videos and don’t like the “style”
I was bitten by the tool bug addiction. I am a professional Millwright and Machinist as well as a shade tree mechanic. I have bought all 4 of these and despite the price, the Knipex perform better than any of them. The Doyle seem to be second but all three of the others are pretty close performing. The Knipex hold up better than the others through lengthened use as well. The Irwin barely works anymore and I have used it the least.
It’s very addictive lol
Thanks for watching
I've been using the Irwin pliers for years. I've had knipex, snapon, etc and still grab my Irwins. Lowes puts a set on sale occasionally and they come in less than $10 a piece.
Me too love them
Take a look at the Channellock 410 and/or 414 absolutely one of my favorites. Works on round and round nuts/bolts
I have a Masterforce 3 piece set of these pliers. They work well and get the job done with no issues. I have recently bought a set of Doyle insulated screwdrivers, and I am impressed with good quality at a good price.
That’s awesome, we need to check them out
Thanks
Warranty on the Doyle is easiest to use IME (have used several times for various Doyle products used a little too hard). No gripe against the Irwin in use but have had annoying experience getting a pair of pliers replaced when they failed.
Love the Doyle
They are very nice
Same
Great video, I'll have to pick up a pair of those pliers. I'm looking for more videos of the Mustang.
Thanks buddy, we are hoping to get back on the Mustang very soon. Once everything settles down, we will be back on it.
Good review guys keep them coming
I would like to see how the comfort grip Knipex would fit in your rankings. I would probably rank them : 1-Knipex, 2-Irwin, 3-Doyle, 4-Milwaukee.
Also, you had the correct pronunciation. The company even sells a T-shirt that says Kuh-Nip-Ex.
lol
Great video!!!
Thanks we appreciate it
Awesome video
Thanks we appreciate it
Those Quinn shears are amazing
We want them
The offset ones are also the bomb.
I’m going to get some
Cool video. Doyle ones look nice
Thanks they are nice
Great work
Thanks
Love it
They are great
The Milwaukee grips stop short of the end because the are for reaming pipe.
Thanks
Great video.
Thanks
I like the Knipex but for the price I’ll go Doyle I don’t care for the Milwaukee at all they were too thick. Channel lock is good but difficult to use because they don’t hold in position I definitely like the push button style. I hope the Doyle beaded pair hold up over time.
I have the Irwin and Doyle and i love em both
Same
This is the type of video that is valuable to me and I'm sure a lot of others. "Here's a tool truck tool and some alternative brands. what ate you giving up to go cheaper." Sometimes like these tools you aren't really giving up anything. There are some small differences that one person may prefer over the others but the next person may be totally opposite. I have both the Knipex and the Doyle and like them both. Maybe a slight edge to the Knipex but honestly not enough difference to justify the price. Wish I had tried the Irwin's, they look like a good value;
Good video
Thanks
Why on earth would someone spend $74 on the Matco PC7 pliers when the Knipex Cobra 7 1/4" for $36 at Home Depot? They are the same thing. Does the Matco label make it Gucci?
Easier to warranty. Can warranty them right on the truck, i havent seen a HD that has them physically in stock, have to order online which would be a pain to warranty. Also, you dont have to pay for the matco upfront, can put them on a tool account. But i agree, id rather not pay double if i didnt have to.
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Then just go buy the Doyle version at HF.
Good review. I have Knipex in a couple of sizes and love them. They'll out last me unless I lose them. I did buy them on sale through Amazon. If I do have to replace them, I'll give the Doyle a shot.
Knipex is unmatched
Knipex for the win
They are great
I like the blue and yellow of Irwin not gonna lie!
Same
In my opinion doyle make s the best pliers on the market for the price
I have 4 different sizes of the irwins, i really do like them a lot. I have the medium size knipex, and i love them. I use the irwins more, because i usually use the smaller sizes or the bigger sizes, but no doubt the knipex is the superior product. The teeth bite so much better and they are much harder. Its easier to wear the teeth on the irwins. I havent warn them to the point they dont work, they still work well, but the knipex have broke stuff free the irwins couldnt, and much easily at that. But i do still really like the irwins and reach for them more often. The knipex i use if im ina pinch and the irwins wont bite hard enough, or i need the slimmer profile of the knipex. Being more than double the price doesnt bother me because they really are better. Like how the knipex bite better then the irwins and the teeth wear more on the irwins, i would imagine the teeth on the irwins bite better than the doyles and the teeth wear more on the doyles. But i havent used the doyles so i cant say for sure, but i have seen some review videos that did verify the teeth are more soft w the doyles. Being the irwins are cheaper and more slim design, its a no brainer to get the irwins
Industrial tech and electrician Knipex all day every day. They live in my back pocket and if I reach for them and they are not there my heart races like most people with their phones
The IRWIN Style are very nice.. I have all 4 sizes of them.
Me too
Have all those except the milwaukee, never bothered getting them because their not for automotive field more for electricians,hvac that why handle material doesnt come all the way down. the cheapest i have seen the water pump pliers besides amazon brands. Walmarts Hart brand, not sure it any good, but their 8inch set is under 13$ even cheaper than the erwins. Great Video Guys,,, God Bless
Thanks for watching
I just want you guys to know how awesome you are!!! I love you guys keep up the awesome work and thank you so much for sharing:). Have an awesome Fourth of July
Thanks
Can you compare an expensive wrench set with the Icon Pliers Wrench and Icon Parrot Pliers in the next video?
I love tools and have the irwin and the Milwaukee never tried the Doyle and have different versions of the knipex (have yet to try knipex) all I have is knipex forged wire strippers from knipex. If you use the tools properly then you shouldn't have issues but I agree that the Milwaukee has a button that sticks out but doesn't bother me unless if I use it in tight quarters then I will use the irwin pliers other than that all work great. That is to me my opinion/ everyone to each his own opinion.
Thanks for watching
Matco rebrands the same exact pliers
Nothing touches Knipex imo. Thats the first time in my life I've ever seen those teeth broken? Did you drop them in a woodchipper? Lol. They may look 'similar,' but if you could see metal quality, there's no comparison. If you were holding those Doyle's while driving down the road, that giant button would ride shotgun. Does Doyle think people use thier foot to adjust them? $30 or not, I'd take 1 knipex over 2 or 3 of any of those others. Thanks for the vid👍
how much do they cost
All of the cost is included in the video
I seen it in the video
I have some of the Icon pliers, and they're good. But I don't like the Doyle brand so far. The first pair I bought was the needle nose wire stripping pliers, and the hinge had play in it out of the package. It's just enough to make wire stripping a pain with them. It's a shame, too, because I enjoy the Icon pliers I have. I may try to exchange them sometime in the future. I believe I'll invest in a few different pairs of Knipex off Amazon. They've got that pair for around $40. I don't mind paying a little more for something that performs well. There's just some name brand stuff that isn't copied very well. Those Milwaukee pliers look good. I've completely stopped buying Irwin. I've got those same 8" ones and the jaws don't even line up closed. Their quality has dipped too much.
I have all 4 sizes of the irwins, i have no problems with them at all, and i use them professionally for a couple years now. Jaws line up fine. The knipex definitely performs better in stubborn fasteners and pipe fittings, but as long as its not really stubborn, like really rusted tight, the irwins work just fine. I actually reach for them more often then the knipex. I only use the knipex when i have to, like a tighter spot or too tight/stubborn for the irwins.
I bought those Doyle pliers as I saw one of my coworkers using them (90% of his stuff is snap on or matco) so when I see him with a HF tool, I know it’s decent and worth the space in my toolbox. Use them a couple times and work fine. Also bought icons for the first time today and compared to my cheap kobalt pliers they are way better. Similar to snap on in my opinion. Doyle is for sure slept on. I take them over Quinn pliers personally
Thanks for watching
Why don’t you test them and see which one performs better. And like the tool guy used to demo it by standing on the plier handle while the pliers gripping a pipe to show how strong the bite is
Its pronounced Knipex
No, it's "Knipex". Man... RUclips commenters!
Thanks
It is ka nip x. I seen a video where someone that works for the company was showing new tools coming out and verified it is ka nip x not (silent k) nip ex or ni pex.
Idk if anyone answered you about the pronunciation but I figured I would
It's kuh-nip-ex yall we're right
Since it's a German brand they like to use a hard K. I personally say kin-ip-ex but that's just me lol
the difference will be the metal and heat treating.......Knipex will last way longer
I’ll have to try that thanks
100%
Interesting video, but I have never seen anyone compare products without actually demonstrating them in use at their designed purpose. Grab ahold of something and turn it….
You pick Doyle without even using them🤔
I’m guessing it’s pronounced “Nipex” kinda like Knife or knot or knitting etc. 😊
Milwaukee pliers are complete trash. Not sure why anyone would advocate that they’re decent to good in comparison to knipex
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Knipex is worlds better
Knipex has no warranty on their products when they fail and they will you will be buying new ones.
That is not true. Knipex website even says limited lifetime warranty. Where he got his from matco, he can warranty them right on the matco truck
That's not even half way to being apples to apples. Comparing the two doesnt make sense.
Thanks for watching
You don't know how to open a package though! All you do is squeeze those types of plastic together ⏭️⏮️ and they'd fall right out, or pull out very very easily.
Good video
Thanks