I just bought these yesterday. I fell for it too. I don't totally care that they were made in Taiwan, but I wish they would have distinguished that, and I think $38 (the current price) is ridiculous. $40+ with a sheath is what it should be if they were made in Germany like how their cheap set is $20. Next time I'm going with Japanese or American. These will probably do really well for HVAC though. Hopefully they work on hoses and 460v power line.
Definitely a specialized tool. The notch comes in handy for it's intended use on wire and for things like fuel line but your everyday general use, I agree, it's not practical. I do want to try it on one of those God awful plastic clam shells and see if the angled handles keep my hands out of harms was.
I love the knipex brand have several of the pliers and pliers wrench. Was hoping these were made in Germany as well.. being made in Taiwan does me in. If I wanted Taiwan, I would have shopped for Taiwan. Was thinking the offer to cut plastic clamshells without nicking your hands ul
Some crimper use hydraulic power, some use rachet mechanism, some simply gain leverage by size. If you can't crimp perfectly, blame your armstrength. Crimping do need power. It's good however for ferule type.
I remember many years ago ( before many of your viewers were born) when the good tools were all made in America. But then there were some other tools that were considered cheap junk but would get you by in a pinch. These tools were made in Taiwan. We had not started getting all our stuff made in China yet. Comparing the Taiwanese stuff to a lot of the junk we are getting in China these days I don't think they were half bad. I wonder if Harbor Freight will come out with a knockoff of thse cutters. :)
Garbage Freight will make knock-offs of knock-offs ! The most UNPATRIOTIC tool distribution company in America . Their products fill the Chinese War Chest !
I wasn't prepared for that either. No country of origin was listed and I assumed because it was Knipex it would have been German made. Hence the "not everything I expected" in the title. Thanks for stopping by and I don't blame you for bailing early.
They look cool, I just don’t think they are a huge upgrade over my knipex standard shears.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
I just bought these yesterday. I fell for it too. I don't totally care that they were made in Taiwan, but I wish they would have distinguished that, and I think $38 (the current price) is ridiculous. $40+ with a sheath is what it should be if they were made in Germany like how their cheap set is $20. Next time I'm going with Japanese or American. These will probably do really well for HVAC though. Hopefully they work on hoses and 460v power line.
I like the angle design but hate any scissors with a notch, it always seems to get in my way. Great review!
Definitely a specialized tool. The notch comes in handy for it's intended use on wire and for things like fuel line but your everyday general use, I agree, it's not practical. I do want to try it on one of those God awful plastic clam shells and see if the angled handles keep my hands out of harms was.
the crimper is for ferrules
I love the knipex brand have several of the pliers and pliers wrench. Was hoping these were made in Germany as well.. being made in Taiwan does me in. If I wanted Taiwan, I would have shopped for Taiwan. Was thinking the offer to cut plastic clamshells without nicking your hands ul
I think the crimper is more designed for ferrules rather than inline crimps buddy.
Some crimper use hydraulic power, some use rachet mechanism, some simply gain leverage by size. If you can't crimp perfectly, blame your armstrength. Crimping do need power. It's good however for ferule type.
Друг ! Ты не правильно обжимал данный провод . Нужно было больше снять изоляцию и зажимать в двух местах
I remember many years ago ( before many of your viewers were born) when the good tools were all made in America. But then there were some other tools that were considered cheap junk but would get you by in a pinch. These tools were made in Taiwan. We had not started getting all our stuff made in China yet. Comparing the Taiwanese stuff to a lot of the junk we are getting in China these days I don't think they were half bad.
I wonder if Harbor Freight will come out with a knockoff of thse cutters. :)
Garbage Freight will make knock-offs of knock-offs ! The most UNPATRIOTIC tool distribution company in America . Their products fill the Chinese War Chest !
to bad the crimper sucks though. Would have made it excellent
$41.75 Amazon 7/15/24
Shocked , Made it Taiwan
Multi purpose belt pouch $21.46 Amazon 7/15/24 pouch is canvas
Ya, Not the greatest thing since sliced bread. Review very good
I made it all thye way to ,,,, made in Taiwan ,,,,,, keep them , Im out.
I wasn't prepared for that either. No country of origin was listed and I assumed because it was Knipex it would have been German made. Hence the "not everything I expected" in the title. Thanks for stopping by and I don't blame you for bailing early.
@@MrPhil1969 I watched to the end , but decided against buying early .. thanks for making content .
Reviews say these get dull pretty fast.
@@muddyriverdogz mine are still very sharp a year on ,,,
@@tomthompson7400 Might have something to do with how they are being used.