Knipex Lineman Pliers with Comfort Grip Handles: A very nice high-performance pair of Lineman.
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- amzn.to/3moL4w5 Knipex Lineman Pliers with Comfort Grip Handles, part 0902440 are a very nice high-performance pair of Lineman pliers that easily challenge the other big boys.
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Dead on Doc, with your analysis. Personally have, Snap On's, Knipex, Ideal, NWS, Fujiya, Craftsman. All seem so much, the "same", but as you broke down so thourouly, each has very specific traits, shapes, features, design. As you've mentioned previously in another video, the ability, dexterity, ergonomics, least amount of energy to OPEN AND CLOSE, SMOOTHLY!, out of the box! It shouldn't be required to "break-in", open-close a thousand times, or drown in lubrication, in order to function as designed. By far, for me personally, the "Ideal's" have been the best performing, from "go". The "Snap On's", are a nightmare to use-manipulate, utilize one handed, and for the price, absolutely not worth it, investment wise. Can't go wrong with, "Klein's", or "Knipex", as they come to the party, "ready to dance". Demo them out folks, if able, make an educated, personalized, and opinionated approach. Your hands health, productivity, safety, livelihood depend on quality. Later on down the road, you'll appreciate the your decision. - Paul A. Trujillo, -So. Cal
Those old pliers from your Grandfather are actually really interesting. We call those fencing pliers here in Queensland Australia. My father grew up in Western Queensland where these pliers are purpose built for cutting, twisting, bending heavy guage fencing wire. Best wishes from Australia
That's interesting.
Here in the US what we call fencing pliers are the ones with the big claw on them.
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@@TylerSnyder305 In recent years that type of big claw pliers is also used for fencing. The older ones dis most things, the handles were used for pulling/straining wire and then tying to fence posts. Fencing wire was always a thick gauge.
Those Klein journeyman are $70 here in Canada, I just bought my first pair of knipex linesman , had the strippers and loved them but blew them up. Been using Klein forever , I hope the knipex hold up good for hammering too like the kleins
I was surprised how well the insulated versions feel in the hand too. Good stuff.
I have the Snap on and I agree completely, they fit my hand very well. I really like the Kinpex design, looks like they spent some time during the design process.
Most do not realize the extra effort that a top tier company puts into designing a tool. For instance, Snap on, Kinpex and the like. Many hours of research and design, often hundreds just to create a design that works and feels better than others. Professional trades people will tell you that it just feels different and works a little bit better than other brands. The reason for that is the R&D that is invested in making that tool. Yes they cost more for a reason, they are worth it.
The Kinpex and Snap On tools (and others) are not designed for the person that never really uses the tool often. They are designed and made for people who use their tools, many on a daily basis. That handle design, extra cutting length and smooth operation is important when you are using it day in and day out.
Thanks again for another great video.
Stay strong brothers.
The XLT pivot is what I like about my Channellock linesmans.
The concept is a tradeoff of strength vs efficiency with the smaller pivot, but people can abuse and break anything if they have a mind to.
Say what you want about Channellock but everything they offer is perfectly fine, maybe not always the cream of the crop but never outright bad and some of their stuff is right up there in performance.
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And their linesmans are pretty good too.
The finish grind is coarse like most of their pliers, but they're not exactly rough like some of their pliers can be.
I've always said there are good tools and their nice tools, but nice cost extra.
Nice goes beyond the most basic concerns.
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I don't mind the finish either, the older stuff was truly nice and was practically the best of the best in the 70's but today the only thing I dislike is the faint lazer engraving they use instead of a true stamp.
I have probably 25 or 30 pairs of their pliers and cutters at the moment having bought and gifted about a dozen , I've had zero issues or heard of any with the ones I gifted.
They work, are a good value, and the De'arment family stands by their products.
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Making the switch to automation is expensive, but once the switch is made it can lower production costs in the long run and raise consistency.
Just look at Victorinox knives for example, robots basically to everything.
For Channellock the old way works best for them though, and I like knowing an American is being payed for real labor and not just monitoring a robot.
I will have to try some of their regular needle nose pliers, currently I've only got their combination jaws as they were all my usual sources had.
I went through their catalog a month ago, making a sizeable list of definite wants / needs and some I just want to compare to the models I already have.
I have been dragging my feet a bit on starting on that list, and I won't be surprised if some get discontinued before I can check them off but I'm going to try my best.
Channellock has been pretty hit or miss for me lately. I like my 8” needlenose pliers but the finish work on them isn’t very nice. Same with my 8” lineman’s. In fact those have a bunch of rough edges. But my 8” XLT diagonals are pretty terrible. The rivet was done poorly and they’re stiff as hell. They got worse the more I worked on them too. The warranty process includes me paying for postage to ship them to Channellock and they *might* warranty them, but no promises. I’m not gonna bother with all that for a $22 pair of pliers. Really turned me off from CL. The way they package the tools doesn’t let you test them before buying so if I can’t count on the pliers being good, I just won’t buy them. I’ve never had issues like that with Klein or Knipex, and their tools have better finishing.
@@luketheisen3239 I've never had a single issue with Channellock and I've got almost 30 pairs.
I am getting today my first lineman pliers,Knipex 09 02 240T and can't wait to see them in action against more common euro style Knipex 02 02 225 combies.
I have 0202225 and just ordered this linesman knipex. which do you prefer?
Definitely the most detailed review of pliers I have ever seen. Well done
Every professional I know of, either his an electrician, general maintenance, car mechanic or plumber, they all use Knipex tools. I was warned, that Knipex tools are addictive, but I didn't believe that at first, because I never had an addiction, with any kind of tools brand. Well, they where right...I now own more Knipex tools, than my local store has on their shelves LOL
Most of my tools are Snap-On - except for the pliers. They are all Knipex.
@@drwisdom1 Knipex makes some of the best, if not THE best pliers! Ιn Europe, it goes likr this: a bit of Wera, a lot of Knipex and a Wiha here and there!! You're set up, sounds perfect!!
@@htr5372 Οn a specific tool or in general?
@@htr5372 Does your experience come from the fake world of interent? You sound too young. My experience is different and comes from 30 years working around in different jobs. Show me an Electritians a Plumbers, a car mechanic or anybody's bag of tools,either in the USA or Europe, where most tools and pliers aint KNIPEX but NWS.
You can't insist, that RUclipsrs, know better, than real professionals. Where is people's logic nowadays??
@@htr5372 Thank you for the respect young lad, I will wait, untill you find that toolbag, of any serius professional out there, where his pliers are all NWS and not KNIPEX. PS You missed the Cobra, which is their most popular tool. The Alligator version, is not popular at all.
Can nip it says some of the best designs I've ever seen. Often copied never duplicated! Thanks for your great informative videos Doc
I have every linesman in the world, but Knipex is the GO TO for my daily job as an electrician (as well as replacing all my other hand tools with knipex) Now, if I could only get them to make non-insulated screwdrivers, I can give up Wera and Klein! LOL
Large lineman's pliers are very useful: they have a lot of leverage and cut wires with ease. Greetings.
Those Ideals look like they have the fish tape puller, it's in the hinge on the opposite side of etched logo side(3:18 top of the pivot). it's kind of a cam action that grabs tighter as you pull harder. The fish tape will be semi parallel to the length of the pliers... At least the Kleins I had many years ago did. It grips but it doesn't put a kink in the fish tape, which will ultimately be a place to fail. you want to pull the fish tape as straight as possible too, to avoid kinking. Though if you are in using a gripper territory, you gotta do what you gotta do.
That said, I haven't had a call to reach for lineman's pliers in long time, when I did outside plant wireline where blunt force is more the rule than what I do now(wireless).
As far as handles, I like the clear replacement handles Klein sells, get the regular dipped, strip those off and put the replacement handles on.
Yes I believe the ideal pliers are the only ones that have the "fish tape puller". The others can do it, but aren't specifically designed for it.
ya 3:18 is fishtape puller.
@@Mack_Dingo I figured but I’d never seen ideal’s version.
I have a few different pairs of lineman pliers and my Knipex are definitely my favorite.
Knipex are okay but Klein’s last a lifetime and knipex don’t then come close
@@pgood7266 what do you mean a life time ? work 24 7 n still in perfect shape ? or warranty ?
I like my Klein Journeyman (J2000-9NE). I'm sure the Knopex are great too. For me, Kleins are a great value for the $$$$
Hermoso video, me inspiró a tener todas estas maravillosas pinzas. Un abrazo y gracias por el video.
I have one linesman pliers, a 8" insulated Beta. Nicely made. For whatever reason, can't warm up to the tool. Just not my thing.
I still lean towards Klein. More meat to grip and twist wires, and the serrations aren't so dang sharp. I also prefer the rectangular'ish cutter void to the circular. I'd rather sacrifice cutting thickness for additions in grabbing and reaming. It can cut through 12/3 MC without too much fuss -- but that would be an argument for the Knipex cable shears. Only thing I don't like about almost half of Klein's pliers are the dang stiffness right out of the pack. Takes 6 months to work them in!
I like the Knipex. It's a fine pair of pliers. Just winds up as a dust magnet unfortunately -- unlike many of its peers.
The reason I choose Knipex over Klein is the weight AND the knipex can cut ANYTHING with no issue, 10-3 MC, no fuss, the kleins you need two hands...I don't mind the Klein's but they weight almost a 1/2 lb more then the knipex! Plus, Klein's wear out in the handle, cutting blade and gripping jaws WAY too early for me...
@@htr5372 NO WAY are the CL 3610 better than the Knipex and I will argue that to my grave! LOL - I have used all the pliers you have mentioned (And some) and NONE are as sharp as Knipex...I have done side by side tests with diff sizes of MC, and Knipex cuts 10-3 with one hand for me! Channelllock make great tools, so does Klein, but there is a reason everyone I work with has switched to Knipex...
@@htr5372 Project Farm rated Knipex one of the top in the most recent Linesman video...and as an Electrician, I am NOT cutting piano wire, So, for us Sparky's, I will have to take it to my grave...But, like anything else, Other brands exist for a reason, If one brand was THE BEST, it would have a monopoly in the Linesman pliers, or any other hand tools segment...So, we all have our opinions! and In my experience, Knipex has been the best all around out of the 15 or so brands I have used in the field...
@@mikenormandy9250 knipex are probably best right out of the packaging but they do not hood up to hard use like Klein and some other brands do
All your videos are fantastic. Thanks so much.
I love my Knipex Lineman’s pliers. The knives cut flex like butter compared to my Kleins. I have the lower end kleins, and the knives don’t seem to have the same durability as the Knipex in terms of minor dents to the cutting knives.
I picked up a pair of SK pliers about a year ago on their steals and deals, just before they were sold to the Chinese, and they are decent but stiff. I believe at the time, Ideal and SK had the same parent company. So I wouldn’t be surprised if the SK and Ideal pliers were the same.
Based on the opinions and experiences of my fellow electricians, they’ve all been displeased with lineman’s but channellock, Milwaukee, greenlee, ideal, well everything but Kleins. But none of them have used the Knipex lineman’s. They all work fine, until it comes to the longevity of the tool. The general consensus is that Klein is the best. But IMHO, Knipex is the best.
@@htr5372 I’ve not tried the NWS lineman’s. But I know they’re pricey. They’re also sold under the Felo name. I do have some NWS diagonal cutters, but haven’t had a need for them yet.
The Knipex round bolt grabber hole is unique I really like that as well.
As much as I like, own and use Knipex, I remain committed to Klein linesman. I don't like the jaw width reduction on the end and I don't like the hammer face reliefs. I don't like the fat comfort grips and I don't like the fat grips on the Klein journeyman. I like the flat steel fish tape incorporated into the Klein tools as it doesn't damage the fish tape.
The small forward pivot joint is interesting. This Snap-On version is too clunky and pricier than it needs to be. Ideal and Greenlee are an embarrassment. Milwaukee is trying hard to find their place in the hand tool market. I don't think they have a winner yet even at their budget price. Although I have bought dozens of Knipex pliers I am still a fan boy for Klein linesman.
Knipex are killer tools for water pump style tools whether you favor Cobra or Alligator styles. Needle nose Knipex don't like rain. Mine rust stained on the first event. I fear that this linesman might be the same steel since it is the same grip style. These Knipex are very pretty, but I currently have no incentive to abandon my Klein linesman.
I have my sk pair that I got on the steals and deals (such a shame there will never be another steals and deals) for around $32, the retail price SK was asking was around $78.
I got the same deal about a year ago. Just before they were sold to the Chinese. I couldn’t pass up that price. They’re not a bad set of pliers. At the time, Ideal and SK had the same parent company. And what do you know. There’s a lot of similarities, at least cosmetically, in the pliers.
@@ricker76er yes, very very close... Im still upset at SK for refund my $40 instead of sending me my 2 32oz soft face hammers lol... I am sure going to miss steals and deals
When you use your pliers as a hammer, a bigger rivet is definitely appreciated.
I have the Klein & the Knipex. Happy with both. Beyond the bragg😅rights how can one justify the Snap-On?
man that crimper on the knipex's backside has pinched raw a couple time, go to cut something tough and not notice where your finger is and it'll chew you up
Snap-On just released their new lineman’s pliers
You have a link my friend?
Meu sonho de c9nsumo pena que não posso comprar.
Doc you need to buy the new snap on ln47acf its an awsome plier
If I could afford it, I'd go for the German made Knipex. Steel products from Germany are much stronger than any other countries; Solingen brand for example. 👍
ive been trying to find a pair of pliers that you can use in those situations where you wanna grip something then hammer on the jaws, typically id just take vise grips and squeeze down, then reset and cinch it up again until whatever i was trying to squeeze is done...typically happens when i need to deal with bending metal to get it to seat right or squeeze a tiny rivet back together on like a knife or something.
is there any pliers that are good for striking on?
I want to like lineman pliers but idk what to use them for?
Couldn't pay me to have Ideal pliers. That's the parent company that sold SK Tools to the Chinese.
Nothing lasts longer, cuts better, and is better made than Klein 2000 series linemans. Have tried them all and nothing compares. Nails, screws, mc, ceiling wire, etc. and my Klein 2000 series don't have a single chip/burr.
Tried chromium Knipex and forged Knipex. Both chipped after a few days of use. They are shit pliers. Wiha is also crap with pliers.
Knipex lineman pliers are junk. I bought a set, cut 1 screw. Chipped the blade. I thought, must be a defect, since they are rated to cut "piano wire". I sent them in to get a new set, stayed away from screws this time (even though I cut screws for years with my kliens). Hardest material I cut with them was 12/2 MC. Guess what, chipped the blade again. Utter junk. A bunch of guys at my company all bought knipex at the same time, we all wish we hadn't.
@@htr5372 yeah, I ordered a pair of channel lock lineman pliers, just waiting for them to show up. Do you work on pianos, or where you using the wire for something else?
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Youre pronouncing it wrong its said "kay-line"