As an electrician, I've tried some cheap tools when starting out but now, I would never put a price on quality. Have the same wiha tools for 3 years and don't see buying new ones anytime soon. Great video btw.
I have had the opposite many years back, I bought some expensive side cutters from a well-known maker of motor mechanic tools, one needed that extreme force to cut even modest cable. But has a super cheep pair that were great. Fast-forward to now, I am a convert to knipex. I hate the cost, but always pleased with their tools
FYI VDE 1.000V are in fact tested at 10.000V, yes that's a lot. But it's not the only reason why it's expansive, it's as well an efficient and reliable tool :)
You're not comparing like with like though because the Knipex are VDE but the Draper are not. VDE cost extra in any brand so it isn't a fair comparison. It comes down to how often you use your tools. If it's daily absolutely buy the Knipex. If you're an occasional user buy the Draper. You should always use VDE for electrical work, especially if working live.
A lot of the time but what you can afford. Especially snips which have a tendency to get blown up 😂. Iv used NWS for years, cheap at about £15-20 a pair and last well. Regarding pliers I use a large pair of ITL linesman pliers, big and heavy but good for pulling and squeezing and a old pair 8” comb pliers by Elliot Lucas, got a few pairs and there brilliant, old British made.
@@gadgetman36I keep meaning to try there screwdrivers as I normally use Wera, been using boddingtons but found the pozi to wear out much faster than wera.
You also have to consider the sticky fingers formula into the equation. Tools are going to get "borrowed" on a job site if left unattended. Buy it 3 times and that's $150 compared to $15.😊
After having cheap snips as an apprentice and now have knipex they are 100% worth it! Also they are always on offer on Amazon in a set so price difference isn’t quite as much
I'd assume the Draper cutters are not VDE rated, because if they were, they would have red and yellow handles like all other VDE tools. Other than that, I'd say if you're using side cutters all day every day, then absolutely get whatever you're most comfortable using, regardless of the cost. Life's too short to use cheap tools.
@@adamw2307 Really? I thought red and yellow was the standard colour code for VDE. Red and blue is Knipex comfort grip, but Knipex also do red and yellow VDE handles, as seen in this video.
Knippex 160mm Cutters - £26.91 vs Draper VDE 160mm cutters - £20 - not much in in to be honest. I use CK REDLINE Combicutters and these come in at £41.
Because side cutters are for cutting! Pliers are for doubling over! Also stripping the cable by pulling the CPC is bad because it tends to stretch the copper.
why would you do a comparison video when you dont have experience? also even if they performed the same today in six monthes after use you will see a masive difference. Also it doesnt blow a hole it melts a hole.
should of cut some stranded cable
i noticed cheap cutters never get all the strands
As an electrician, I've tried some cheap tools when starting out but now, I would never put a price on quality. Have the same wiha tools for 3 years and don't see buying new ones anytime soon. Great video btw.
I have had the opposite many years back, I bought some expensive side cutters from a well-known maker of motor mechanic tools, one needed that extreme force to cut even modest cable. But has a super cheep pair that were great. Fast-forward to now, I am a convert to knipex. I hate the cost, but always pleased with their tools
FYI VDE 1.000V are in fact tested at 10.000V, yes that's a lot.
But it's not the only reason why it's expansive, it's as well an efficient and reliable tool :)
Tools are only expensive when you lose them.
Facts!!
You're not comparing like with like though because the Knipex are VDE but the Draper are not. VDE cost extra in any brand so it isn't a fair comparison. It comes down to how often you use your tools. If it's daily absolutely buy the Knipex. If you're an occasional user buy the Draper. You should always use VDE for electrical work, especially if working live.
Drapper VDE are red /yellow handled
A lot of the time but what you can afford. Especially snips which have a tendency to get blown up 😂. Iv used NWS for years, cheap at about £15-20 a pair and last well.
Regarding pliers I use a large pair of ITL linesman pliers, big and heavy but good for pulling and squeezing and a old pair 8” comb pliers by Elliot Lucas, got a few pairs and there brilliant, old British made.
ITL are superb! 👍
@@gadgetman36I keep meaning to try there screwdrivers as I normally use Wera, been using boddingtons but found the pozi to wear out much faster than wera.
You also have to consider the sticky fingers formula into the equation. Tools are going to get "borrowed" on a job site if left unattended. Buy it 3 times and that's $150 compared to $15.😊
After having cheap snips as an apprentice and now have knipex they are 100% worth it! Also they are always on offer on Amazon in a set so price difference isn’t quite as much
I'd assume the Draper cutters are not VDE rated, because if they were, they would have red and yellow handles like all other VDE tools. Other than that, I'd say if you're using side cutters all day every day, then absolutely get whatever you're most comfortable using, regardless of the cost. Life's too short to use cheap tools.
I've had Vde rated Red and Blue mate so don't just assume red and yellow are the only colours
@@adamw2307Knipex red and blue are not VDE rated though.
@@adamw2307 Really? I thought red and yellow was the standard colour code for VDE. Red and blue is Knipex comfort grip, but Knipex also do red and yellow VDE handles, as seen in this video.
Quite impressive strip and double over with the snips!
You should use pliers for doubling over!
Knippex 160mm Cutters - £26.91 vs Draper VDE 160mm cutters - £20 - not much in in to be honest. I use CK REDLINE Combicutters and these come in at £41.
Knipex make for Draper, usually their Expert line of tools.
My view is that of you are using a tool everyday then just get a quality tool it will pay off in the long run !!!!!
Agreed!
Like buying a knife or sissors in packaging that you need a knife or sissors to open. Lol
It would be interesting if there's a way to actually test the insulation on these, that's what I'm more curious about than anything!
There is and it's already been done. They all have to be insulation tested to get the VDE certification to start with.
Knipex have done a video of their tools being tested.
Why are you using the Dollar sign in your title?
Very naughty !! Dont do it !!! Eh !.
Why is it very naughty?
Because side cutters are for cutting! Pliers are for doubling over! Also stripping the cable by pulling the CPC is bad because it tends to stretch the copper.
why would you do a comparison video when you dont have experience? also even if they performed the same today in six monthes after use you will see a masive difference. Also it doesnt blow a hole it melts a hole.
He does have experience! He has been a qualified electrician for over 20 years!
It would show up good or poor steel, which still cuts after 6 months use.
Only a fool wouid spend so much money on a tool .
Your only cutting a bit of cable.
Ridiculous
Your comment is ridiculous! You're the fool!