I've got a couple pair of Knipex Cobras the 6 and 10 inch ones and they are pretty useful. I like their needle nose pliers and they a first rate too. I use vice grips and fencing pliers a lot as well. My favorite pliers are my dad's old linesman pliers, they are 66 years old. I gave them a mirror finish, put some new Klein Koats on them and they still are great wire cutters. Those flush cutters are interesting. I've never seen any with a wire catcher. If they were bigger they'd be pretty handy. I hate having to pick up pieces of wire after I cut it.
Great video (Tony you ROCK)... thank for letting us (me) know the difference between the pliers- the different uses of each one the makers there are and there are good one's made in the different countries... and again not all of us know some of the simple and easy things about tools and videos like this are a huge help to us guys who are starting out and don't know what-why and things to look for and at and I never would have thought of buying sets but it cool to know that's a great way to go... Thanks again for the helping hints and information... Have a great day...
Snap on slip joints are the best, icons version has been comparable so far. Fixing to order the snap in 4.5 slip joint plier for edc as a companion to my .125 cobra and pliers wrench
It’s all about the grip for me. I haven’t found a better cushion grip than Snap-on. Engineer/vamplier is right up there too. Then the grip/comfort of the knipex Cobra is amazing, I wish it was available on all their pliers.
Love durability and quality of my Knipex, like the history of ChannelLock and finally the value of Tekton! Might have to try the Fujiha - looks interesting. Thanks for the review and info TONY
Get the engineer NS-04 flush cutters on Amazon, they’re the original vampliers Japan brand. For $20 they are the best flush cut side cutters. They are insanely good.
Use my mini bolt cutters all the time. Cutting Romex staples. Cutting Steel strap banding on pallets. Cutting Exposed sharp ends of nails or screws protruding through wood
One of the few knipex I don’t own. Thank you for that idea of cutting romex staples and strap banding good idea. Those dedicated strap band cutters are crazy pricy off McMaster-Carr.
FYI the Vampliers are significantly cheaper if purchased on Amazon under the Japanese Engineering brand. The only difference is the Japanese packaging and green handles.
Very similar to my 'go-to's' I'm surprised you did not include a Linesman plier in your mix? I guess my go to for grabbing something by the snout and yank on it is my Ares Flatnose (also sold rebranded as MacTools) If I want finesse, I go to the Knipex needle nose. To reach out and touch someone I go to the Crescent double jointed jobs. Cutting is Knipex Slip Joints--- kinda adverse to them, but the Tektons have been in the back of my mind. The ones I have I rarely use and I think are Husky crapola ones Screw extractors I have one of the Engineer brand ones who make Vampliers, --- their grips are awesome! (green instead of red) ant the polish is superb- should be mounted like a trophy! I gotta try some Fujiya though - hmmmm
Very nice thank you for sharing that. Ya I have a couple pairs of lineman pliers but rarely use them. And ya the vampliers are very nice haha. Ya the fujiya tools made in Japan are extremely clean as well 👍
i use a pair of lineman's pliers more then anything eles, i use the knipex insulated 10inch but i had klein's before that and i can do like 50% of my tasks with those pliers
I got a pair of 10 & 7 in Cobras to replace my Channellocks. They were great... they are great, but as I have been using them I have come across a few situations where I had to adjust the pliers with one hand while using the other hand to prevent water from spraying on electronic circuitry, or prevent an unwanted shower in chemical-treated chiller water. Those situations are hard to predict. Because of that, although the Cobras are nicer to use 90% of the time, the Channellock pliers are my go-to and the Cobras a the backup. I can depend on the Channellocks to be a pain in the butt, but dependable nonetheless. For long nose pliers, its hard to beat Klein. Also, Vampliers are made by a company called Engineer. The Engineer branded pliers are the same thing with a different colored grips, and they are often significantly cheaper if you can find them.
Hi,I just bought a set of pliers on Amazon but seems like they sent me used pliers,I would like to know how do I know when I'm buying real knipex or original knipex pliers because I don't know if they are sending me fake knipex that doesn't have bar code or looks like they haven been used and they have been returned,and i dont want to payaot for a used pliers ,i mean probably they are originale but they are used,how to identity if they are used or new,do you know how the box looks like when you buy a set of knipex pliers?
The made-in-Japan pliers brand Engineer (green handles) on Amazon is Vampire (Red) but 1/3 cheaper (same tools). The packaging for Vampire is in English. So what? I like the green better.
@@TonyTheTechnician In HS, I worked in the Sears tool dept. I saw many sockets and ratchets broken and returned. I do not remember pliers breaking and being replaced.
If I remember correctly it's a 4 year warranty under normal use. They also state it is unlikely a pair becomes broken or unusable so if it does happen just contact them for a replacement. I haven't had anyone I know break a pair or damage them. Definitely some good pliers. 👍
Lmao I'll be back. This video was recorded awhile ago. I'm still wearing the glasses until I get into the eye doctor. So you will see more videos like that haha 👍🤣
Side note, don’t buy the wiha flush cuts, garbage quality made in Vietnam. The Engineer flush cuts NS-04 are the best I’ve used for compact extremely sharp zip tie cutters that slice through any plastic.
I've got a couple pair of Knipex Cobras the 6 and 10 inch ones and they are pretty useful. I like their needle nose pliers and they a first rate too.
I use vice grips and fencing pliers a lot as well. My favorite pliers are my dad's old linesman pliers, they are 66 years old. I gave them a mirror finish, put some new Klein Koats on them and they still are great wire cutters.
Those flush cutters are interesting. I've never seen any with a wire catcher. If they were bigger they'd be pretty handy. I hate having to pick up pieces of wire after I cut it.
Very nice it's awesome you restored them.
Great video (Tony you ROCK)... thank for letting us (me) know the difference between the pliers- the different uses of each one the makers there are and there are good one's made in the different countries... and again not all of us know some of the simple and easy things about tools and videos like this are a huge help to us guys who are starting out and don't know what-why and things to look for and at and I never would have thought of buying sets but it cool to know that's a great way to go...
Thanks again for the helping hints and information...
Have a great day...
Thank you I'm really glad you enjoyed and found it helpful. That means alot 👍 have a great weekend
Snap on slip joints are the best, icons version has been comparable so far. Fixing to order the snap in 4.5 slip joint plier for edc as a companion to my .125 cobra and pliers wrench
It’s all about the grip for me. I haven’t found a better cushion grip than Snap-on. Engineer/vamplier is right up there too. Then the grip/comfort of the knipex Cobra is amazing, I wish it was available on all their pliers.
Nws grips are 🎉
Love my Fujiya and knipex, thanks Tony
Very nice. Great to hear it. Thanks for sharing and watching
good video. I have been using kobalt and quinn, no knipex or vampire yet. Channel lock is the old standby. Keep the videos coming.
Very nice. Thank you 👍
You can also use the pliers wrench as a makeshift seamers to straighten sheet metal out
Very true. Great point
That is a top tier plier set right there 🎉
Love durability and quality of my Knipex, like the history of ChannelLock and finally the value of Tekton! Might have to try the Fujiha - looks interesting. Thanks for the review and info TONY
Very nice. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I agree. Ya the fujiya stuff is nice. Thanks for watching
Get the engineer NS-04 flush cutters on Amazon, they’re the original vampliers Japan brand. For $20 they are the best flush cut side cutters. They are insanely good.
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I keep my vamplier linesmen pliers in my o shit drawer. Never disappoint! Thanks for the video
Haha very nice
Use my mini bolt cutters all the time. Cutting Romex staples. Cutting Steel strap banding on pallets. Cutting Exposed sharp ends of nails or screws protruding through wood
Very nice. Ya I was surprised with how often I use mine. They are great
One of the few knipex I don’t own. Thank you for that idea of cutting romex staples and strap banding good idea. Those dedicated strap band cutters are crazy pricy off McMaster-Carr.
@@TonyTheTechnician this is the exact reason I haven’t bought them, figured I wouldn’t have use for them. I might have to pick them up.
@@jris ya I felt the same way. Then when I finally got them I realized how dang handy they are to have
Your videos are very informative. Love your voice!!! Thank you for sharing 😌
Thank you. I appreciate it and I'm glad you enjoy
Great review. Love my Knipex!
Thanks and ya they are great
The klein heavy duty side cutters are the best.
FYI the Vampliers are significantly cheaper if purchased on Amazon under the Japanese Engineering brand. The only difference is the Japanese packaging and green handles.
Yes indeed. Ill have both brands in my upcoming tool deal video.. But also the engineer does not provide a warranty.
Very similar to my 'go-to's'
I'm surprised you did not include a Linesman plier in your mix?
I guess my go to for grabbing something by the snout and yank on it is my Ares Flatnose (also sold rebranded as MacTools)
If I want finesse, I go to the Knipex needle nose.
To reach out and touch someone I go to the Crescent double jointed jobs.
Cutting is Knipex
Slip Joints--- kinda adverse to them, but the Tektons have been in the back of my mind. The ones I have I rarely use and I think are Husky crapola ones
Screw extractors I have one of the Engineer brand ones who make Vampliers, --- their grips are awesome! (green instead of red) ant the polish is superb- should be mounted like a trophy!
I gotta try some Fujiya though - hmmmm
Very nice thank you for sharing that. Ya I have a couple pairs of lineman pliers but rarely use them. And ya the vampliers are very nice haha. Ya the fujiya tools made in Japan are extremely clean as well 👍
Big tony! Nice selections bud. You still workin on racecars or u a full time tooltuber now?
Lol race cars and body work. Shoot I wish I could do this full time 🤣👍
i use a pair of lineman's pliers more then anything eles, i use the knipex insulated 10inch but i had klein's before that and i can do like 50% of my tasks with those pliers
I think my most used pliers are my peerless slip joints ( German made ) old pliers. and my craftsman side cutters
Very nice. Thank you for sharing 👍
I got a pair of 10 & 7 in Cobras to replace my Channellocks. They were great... they are great, but as I have been using them I have come across a few situations where I had to adjust the pliers with one hand while using the other hand to prevent water from spraying on electronic circuitry, or prevent an unwanted shower in chemical-treated chiller water. Those situations are hard to predict. Because of that, although the Cobras are nicer to use 90% of the time, the Channellock pliers are my go-to and the Cobras a the backup. I can depend on the Channellocks to be a pain in the butt, but dependable nonetheless. For long nose pliers, its hard to beat Klein. Also, Vampliers are made by a company called Engineer. The Engineer branded pliers are the same thing with a different colored grips, and they are often significantly cheaper if you can find them.
Great video really love my knipex tools great tools for price
Thank you. And glad to hear it 👍
Nice review. Unable to find fujiya flush cut pliers for less than 40.00.
Ya they have shot up in price for this set
Hi,I just bought a set of pliers on Amazon but seems like they sent me used pliers,I would like to know how do I know when I'm buying real knipex or original knipex pliers because I don't know if they are sending me fake knipex that doesn't have bar code or looks like they haven been used and they have been returned,and i dont want to payaot for a used pliers ,i mean probably they are originale but they are used,how to identity if they are used or new,do you know how the box looks like when you buy a set of knipex pliers?
👍🏻😈👍🏻 I like my knipex and snap on great vid Tony 🥃✨
Great to hear. Thank you 👍🥃
Great channel
Thank you!!
I got the Cobra single 8701250 order from lowe's for $30 bucks I think.
Very nice
Everyone I know raves about Knipix. I have to get a pair. I still use my Irwins. They are ok. I also have SK. They are good but pricey
Ya they are very nice. Sk is great too. Especially if you can find them on sale
@@TonyTheTechnician Have you ever checked out steals and deals from the SK website? I've gotten some good deals then
Yes indeed 👍
What is the part number for the Fujiya zip tie cutter
I will get that to you when I get home. They are linked in the TOOLS Link in the description though.
Where do you find the 90CS-125 for $25?
Check the tools link in the description. They are 28 dollars and then you get a 10 % coupon
I got a set of snap on pliers recently. I’ve only had them for a few months and they already started rusting. Anybody else have this problem?
Share them deals Tony😎😂😎😂😎
Haha 👍 I'll have more videos on tool deals soon
@@TonyTheTechnician have you checked out the Tsunoda pliers???
@@tedmcdonald3377 no but I definitely will 👍
Are you a veteran? I am a Vietnam Era Veteran, US ARMY!
Yes I am. I served 8 years in the Army. Thank you for your service. I greatly appreciate it
@@TonyTheTechnician I served for 6, USARMY 72-78! Thanks you and thank you! Salute!!!
The made-in-Japan pliers brand Engineer (green handles) on Amazon is Vampire (Red) but 1/3 cheaper (same tools). The packaging for Vampire is in English. So what? I like the green better.
The engineer run about 5 dollars less then the vampliers. And that's bc the engineer pliers don't have a warranty and the vampliers do.
@@TonyTheTechnician What is the Vampire warranty?
Good points.
@@TonyTheTechnician In HS, I worked in the Sears tool dept. I saw many sockets and ratchets broken and returned. I do not remember pliers breaking and being replaced.
If I remember correctly it's a 4 year warranty under normal use. They also state it is unlikely a pair becomes broken or unusable so if it does happen just contact them for a replacement. I haven't had anyone I know break a pair or damage them. Definitely some good pliers. 👍
I kinda miss professor tony
Lmao I'll be back. This video was recorded awhile ago. I'm still wearing the glasses until I get into the eye doctor. So you will see more videos like that haha 👍🤣
Side note, don’t buy the wiha flush cuts, garbage quality made in Vietnam. The Engineer flush cuts NS-04 are the best I’ve used for compact extremely sharp zip tie cutters that slice through any plastic.
Very nice. Thanks for sharing