Knipex Cobra 180 and 150mm. Two great sizes for those in-between jobs. Often overlooked and missed.
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- amzn.to/3dbffp7. The Knipex Cobra 180 and 150mm (8701180 and 8701150) are always overshadowed by their 250mm big brother. But these two great sizes are masters of those in-between jobs where you can benefit from a smaller tools, while still large enough to be a real tool.
On Amazon:
180mm: amzn.to/3dbffp7
150mm: amzn.to/3A8G5HF
Love my 250 Cobra’s but you are right, usually use on smaller work… just now snagged some 180’s for $25. Great video and thanks for the recommendation👍 Keep up the great videos!!
I smelled what you left for me
I have in my pouch everyday all day the 180mm. I’m an electrician and it’s small enough to not weigh it down BUT the jaws are large enough to use on 3/4-1” conduit all day!
Once you get knipex it's hard not to wanna grab them everytime you need pliers. You can always count on them to grab and hold whatever your working on. Thanks for the video!
The 150 has a shorter head and jaws, with very small flat jaw part, making it unique and best suited for turning stuff in tight spaces and surrounded by other things, there is minimal jaw protrusion and the risk of catching or damaging something is very small.
I have a 150 cobra and pliers wrench that I use for edc. I get the extra size and leverage of a larger tool while still being small enough to be pocketable.
I couldn’t agree more!
The 7.25” (180mm) size is by far my favorite and I have the entire, basic lineup, save for the giant set of cobras. ✌🏼
The 180’s are my go to’s. They open really wide for their size. I have a couple 250’s but keep them in the truck for just in case.
I've been using the 8" maximum pliers and just recently they broke, lasted a good 4 months im a maintenance tech so they were useful especially paired with my leather 300. Decide I wanted to try knipex the video definitely helped me choose the 7 1/4 definitely smaller smaller so easier for doing tap lines and smaller copper plumbing jobs under sinks and what not. Looking forward to getting some use out of them
The 180 pliers wrench is the single most used tool in my toolbag. I also pocket carried the 150 pliers wrench and cobra for a while, but stopped working as a plumber before they could take the spot of the most used tools
As a German tool aficionado, it's much cheaper here to buy Knipexes, than in the US. Among professionals, there hardly is another brand. (I'm just a dedicated amateur). Either you buy no-name, or Knipex.
The 150mm have always been my favorites. It's a class of it'd own. Of course, everyone knows and has a 250 mm or so, perhaps a bit smaller (180mm) or bigger (300mm). But that's for the big stuff.
A 150mm Cobra beats every combination pliers (or Lineman's) by far, as far as the real grip is concerned, and it's so much handier! For 90% of all tasks, I prefer that size. The smaller ones are rather toys than tools, the bigger ones sure are stronger, but how often do you really need that strength? And it's pocketable, too!
А що ви скажете на те що у нього 150 не оригінальна, підробка! Справжня виглядає інакше! Я не кажу що вона погана, але вона не може коштувати як справжня... Ви як німецький шанувальник інструментів повині ж це знати.
The 180s are my go to for almost everything in my home tool box. But in my go bag, I keep a 250 because sometimes you just need the size. I also have a 300 in my truck but I've honestly never used them.
Thank you, you helped. I carry a 125 in my leather belt organizer as an edc. But when in the shop i often wish it was a tad bigger. The 150 looks like it will do fine, one on the way. Thank you.
i bougt my first knipex two weeks ago.... cobra 180 with comfort grip
, i dont have any expraince with any other ones but the 180 fit my hands perfect
the 180 is my favorite size too, if you do something and you're not sure if a Cobra might be helpful, you pick theses up
I have all the sizes of cobra pliers except the biggest one. The 400 mm version is enough for me. I have the 250mm, in regular and the quickset version. But I agree with you, the 180 mm one is my favorite, it is permanently with me. I can do 80 % of my work with this one.
I fully agree, the 180mm, in both Cobra & Alligator, is by far the most _overall_ useful size.
Yes, I have 8801250 the Alligator, and I must say, it's a overkill most of the times.
It most usefull day to day feature is to really tightly squeeze, and bend soft metals
I got the 250 cobras and adjustable wrench. Found them a bit big for one job I needed them so bought the 150's of both and they are sweet
Was watching this because I am deciding to stick with the 250 as my quick grab general purpose, then get 2 180 alligators for dual wield one handed use, and like you said in another video, they will be better for dirty jobs so good to have on hand. The 250 cobra is just indisputible as the king of this class
I have 3 sets of 180's. Always have one on me at work.
10in is good for general work, having a couple around is super handy. They failed me on unthreading my hot water tanks old gas pipe, had to use the snap on pwz pliers, thank goodness for those. Got the 12in for a future work, much more robust and thicker than the 10.
You make a good point. I'll be getting those two next. The only ones I don't own. The 150s could probably still be carried in the pocket.
I find I use the 180mm size the most. I have 3 scattered about.
Even the 125mm is surprisingly useful in my opinion. It’s a tad small to handle but the reduced weight really makes up for that and it’s got more than enough range.
I definitely use my 125mm much more often than the 250mm
Depends by the job. My first knipex was Cobra 300, a real Pump Plier, and i still have it. I think is the best plier for plumbers, speaking about jaw size, easy weight and torque generated with handels.
Later i got Cobra 250 and 125 (for cable glands tideing) and paralel jaw pliers with 300 and 250 long sizes. Last ones especially for electrician tasks.
For $26 on Amazon, you can't beat the 180. My favorite
Yeah, I also thinking about grabing 180 cobra and 250 cobra with thiner jaws before the energy crisys fully hits German industry and prices skyrocket. And some more other German and Swiss tools
got the 180 but wrench love it, looking to get a cobra but larger kind of the if this cant do it nothing can. looking at 250 300 or 400. great video.
This monster looks like it could rotate the house
The 560's are more useful than one would expect... but in the real world only see ocassional use.
That’s what it’s for!
Lost my 5" ones... as a journeyman plumber Who works on more so larger pipes, I will say those five inch cobras were used more than anything else in my tool bag.
going to have to see what ones I have. I got the 3 pack. they were labelled the small medium and large. I know the biggest one our tool store has is the xxl I think thats the one you have featured there. Really like these tools. next for me is the raptor grip
"...next for me is the raptor grip"
Those Raptors look cool... I bought a pair 2 or 3 years ago and have yet to find a use for them. Might I suggest waiting till you actually see & play with a pair before before deciding? They require a good bit of clearance around bolt heads or nuts for use...
@@rwbishop I use my small ones for pulling finish nails out of trim when we are doing trim carpentry. And various other things, more often than actually turning fastners. wondering if the raptors would do a better job
@@DylansDIYWorkshop Had to go look... Raptor jaws don't meet at the ends like most pliers, making them almost useless for pulling nails etc. Raptors appear to be custom tailored towards hexagon bolt heads & nuts. I bet there's UA-cam videos of them in use. Good Luck!
@@DylansDIYWorkshop
More... I think for pulling finish nails & similar jobs, I'd reach for the 03 01 180, or 03 01 200 'Combination Pliers'. I've had a pair of the 180's for a good while that I use sometimes safety wiring... they're kind of a cross between small lineman's & duckbills with cutter... and reasonably priced!
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I have two of the 180s and none of the 150s. There's a comment about the 150 having a smaller head, which does seem useful. At this point, I don't see the need with 125s always in play.
Hello again Doc
Thank you for another Great Video 👍
For me this is a „crude“ tool. So i don‘t want a small one. When. I grab this then I‘m really yanking on something.
which one would be closer to the soze of my Channelock 420? lost my carry channel locks and I'm looking to replace them with knipex. I really liked the size of my 420s
Let’s all vote together and get a size between the 250 and 180 🙌🏽
Is it ka-nipex? I always thought the k was silent, like in knife.
The brand is German, so it is pronounced K-ni-pex. A lot of us in North America just pronounce them nipex. Either way a great pliers brand.
@@jessemccartney3191 thanks!
As a German, I agree with Jesse
Do you have a Rumble account I can watch your videos on?
No. I can barely keep up with just UA-cam.
@@lastbesttool Doc, I was asking because Rumble has been the #1 downloaded app for about a week straight. Mostly because of censorship of creators that the deep state government doesn't like. I'm personally viewing all the creators that have Rumble accounts on there because of this. Just mentioning it because I'd like to watch your videos on a freedom of speech platform. Take care, Jason
@@jasoncook5907 Thanks for the info Jason. I've not yet run afoul of the sensors yet, but am careful with my content as you can tell. I've got an efficient YT workflow, and any additional computer-side work might derail my daily video schedule. I work full time, and travel quite a bit, so my simple approach to the channel is what keeps it alive. As you've seen many creators start fast and burn out. Simplicity is the key unless YT is your job. Stay safe.
@@lastbesttool I was mentioning it because people like myself are leaving UA-cam out of principle and I like you and your content, and cannot in good conscience support UA-cam by letting them make money off of ads. Thanks again for making the videos. It's been great for me to learn from your videos. I've been building up a tool set for myself and your videos have been by far the greatest resource. Thank you Doc !!
150 в тебе підробка
Got mt first set yesterday. Started with the 180s, very happy with them. Going to grab some 5s for my pocket everyday and some 10s for pulling out freeze plugs at work. And then some twin grips just cause they sound handy.