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So I've noticed that your pipe gripping pliers with the rubber Jaws they're actually soft Jaws maybe conepex calls them something else such as pipe gripping but that style of pliers with the rubber instead of teeth is for gripping soft materials that such as brass round stock or something that you don't want to Mar or damage
Good Grief. No wonder I’m having trouble finding Knipex. You have all of them. But seriously, this is a new UA-cam genera… The Tool Pile Video. I’m on it!
I grew up on a farm, we always had an ample supply of cheap tools that we could afford to lose or break. When I moved out on my own without much money, I was always picking up the cheap stuff just to get me buy. I'm just a home gamer/DIY'er...but now that I'm settled in life with disposable income...I'm slowly going through replacing my cheap old stuff and adding high quality tools whenever I can. I've only got about 8 tools in my Knipex collection so far (along with some very nice Wera screwdrivers and Joker wrenches)...but I will definitely be adding more over the coming years.
Inspirational! Knipex, gotta love them! Good video as usual. MILLIS, you give the most down to earth “every man can” videos; I actually stop by this channel first before any tool purchase because I know if you use it-I can too-BADA BING!!!
I love watching your videos. You actually commented on the handle sized later in the video. I think you love tools even more than me lol. I do the same thing with my tools, my wife actually asked me today when some tools came “is that the same Klein screwdriver you already have” lol I told her it wasn’t but It was…it’s the 3rd one I’ve bought. When you like something and use it lots you want one in every bag. It’s funny, some advice I got years ago from an older tech was “if you have to borrow a tool once, you need to buy it” I think maybe you grew up with that same mentality, cause if I have to borrow a tool from another bag…..you better believe I won’t be doing that again, starlight to the store. Lol keep posting man! I love your content.
Impressive collection you have there, appreciate the overview. I've been using Knipex tools for years in my work in landscape management here in the Netherlands. Especially in fencing work, so the spring-loaded Cobolt is one of my favorite tools in the kit. It goes through barbed wire or any steel wire so much easier than any other cutter.
I love the look and feel of the comfort grip and they’re only a couple dollars more, but I’ve found I’ve had to buy more regular grips to fit them all in the veto pockets
I’d say there has to be at least 35 pairs or pliers and around 10 more of their unique tools. Just started buying Knipex last year when I started my electrical apprenticeship and so far I have Cobras in sizes 100, 125, 180, 250, 300, Pliers Wrenches in sizes 180, 250, 300, TwinGrip, forged wire stripper, CoBolt size 180, extra long nose 45 degree angled nose pliers. Love their tools, will be adding many more in the years to come.
Ha ha kinpex mania. Come to think of it I have most of those tools in different shapes and sizes and I am only a handyman and DYI. I ordered my first kinpex Pliers Wrench today, hope it will replace a lot of heavy baggage for those accessible jobs. Thanks for the video
Oh, WOW. This is great. I thought I had accumulated KNIPEX tools over the years, but this is amazing. I'm not even close! Of course, I want every single piece, every size, every KNIPEX gadget on the planet that are probably unnecessary, but satisfying. I've now started to collect the mini-5" pieces, as well as the knives and scissors that I actually do use quite often. KNIPEX & WERA are perfect hand tools.
The main purpose for the ergostrip is that in Germany all the house wiring is actually round (NYM) and the walls often brick.. so it’s in order to really get into the “can” that sits in the wall and strip the sheath flush on the entry.. absolutely genius. Of course also good for any other smaller round cable situation
I love it man! After 12 plus years in hvac I’ve decided to start having more than one bag. I have been very faithful to my tech pac back pack but man I just have too much in it and it’s so heavy. After watching your review on the OT-LC, I bought one and that’s going to be my install bag. So now I’m needing another set of tools. I’m on the fence on pulling the trigger on knipex.
Living the dream man, you get to buy tools and use them as a tax write-off lol. Love the info and cheerful demeanor. Keep it up, your videos brighten my day.
Woooooo hoooooooo I hope to one day have a similar collection because wow I mean daaaaaamn this is awesome keep on doing what you do sir it is greatly appreciated
Just started getting into Knipex pliers and I love them so far. I have the 38-95-200 Mechanics Pliers, and got the 87-41-250 Raptor Pliers yesterday. I’ve ordered the 87-01-250 Cobra Water Pump Pliers, but they haven’t came in yet. Thanks for the video!!
Love your enthusiasm , the only problem is that when I watch one of your videos I end up buying one of the tools , white soon I'll likely have as many as you , much to my wife's annoyance . Keep the videos coming
You must have 75 Knipex tools. I love every Knipex tools that I have 4 different sizes of cobra’s the small wire cutters. They are so surprising of how big of wire that they cut. I have the 10” bolt cutters, 5” electronic side cuts, 2 pairs of scissors. The pipe cuter for like you said for under the sink. The new wire strippers/ linesman pliers. Cabinet key and a few other Knipex tools that I probably forgot about. I also bought the Wera tool tote and using it for 2 meters now. I just order a Veto MB3B meter bag & black out build your own back pack. Veto had there spring special and can not weight to also get the 2 free bags that come with their promotion. I also bought Wera To Go Bag system and I am like it as well and from watching your videos you can really add on to it as well. I also have Knipex parts bags as well as Veto parts bags. Keep up the good work & I always like your videos I text you a little while back and you respond back as well as showed me a picture of how I could use the Were to go Quiver and I appreciate your response.
I have a few comfort grips, only 1 texture grip and 1 smooth grip. I wish I got more smooth or texture grips. I have small hands so the comfort grips are kinda bulky especially when the pliers aren't adjusted perfectly.
I love raptors for tough frozen plumbing issues where the pliers wrench just can't get it done (super frozen, ones other plumbers have failed before me) they make me look like a hero..
Wow.. feeling a bit jelous, haha. Great collection! I was surprised you are short of CoBolt pliers, only a pair! Anyway, I am buying some Knipex everytime I can, great video!
Those 160mm step-cut shears are very capable of cutting. No doubt. I thought, when I bought mine, that I would never touch my regular 160's again. I was wrong. I use my 160's for stripping as well as cutting, and the step-cuts need to be opened significantly more to be able to get around the wire because of the shape of the jaws. The regular 160's are more useful for what I use them for. When I have an ugly cable to cut, like maybe a #2/0 copper T-90, I reach for the step-cut to shear it, then I strip it with the regular 160's.
Hey Millis - great video - I especially like your relaxed friendly style- transfering tools love into the world! My guess is your Knipex compilation adds to say 80 pieces? Nevertheless I know you're not into electronics repair but if you did you would also worthship the especially small ESD cutters for adding new resistors etc. to electronics PCBs. Knipex holds several patents for those tiny cutters. And if you use them often you'll find out the Knipex brand ESD cutters are the only ones that do their job forever without damage to the normally fragile cutting ends as long as you use them as intended. Perhaps some of your audience are interested in these - and you could explain to then the specialties of the Knipex ESD cutters. All the best to you, Millis - greetings from Joern, Hanover - Germany
Nice collection the 1000V set was my first too.. The only one I think you're shorting yourself by not having is their cable strippers with the screw setting. Theure one of those tools that you won't ise often but when you're dealing with words that have been cut too short. They'll strip the cable inside of the box.
I think you missed the Cutix and the electronics snips :) in this video! Great video and information as always. I have an affinity for Knipex tools as well - now I need to see how many I have...that pipe wrench looks amazing.
I counted 48 tools pictured in the thumbnail. Also in the description, a couple of the links are missing a space before the "(amazon)" part so it's trying to process that as part of the url and just going to the home page. Enjoyed the video though, gonna have to check out some of those tools I hadn't seen before!
I’ll see if I can get that fixed! This videos description ended up super tight at 4,997 characters of the 5,000 allowed 😅 Feel free to email me at millis_construction@yahoo.com or an Instagram message will work too and I’ll send out some stickers if you’d like some 😁🔥🔧
i have recently purchased a knipex pliers set also a 3 set combo of cobra multi grips. i will never ever ever buy any other brand of pliers other than knipex again. amazing tools.
I think you have a few more than me, but my name is Mike and I am a Knipex addict. If you any framing work you should pick up their Carpenter's Pincers. :)
Hi I’m looking at getting these long nose pliers that are bent . But I saw two part numbers listed on Amazon and I’ve seen this before and can’t tell the differences when knipex tools end with SB ? So what is the differences between 28-81-280 vs 28-81-280 SB?????
I keep a couple browser windows open. One with Kc Tool of the day and another with toolnut. I have great friends that let me know when they see a steal on Amazon too 😅
I almost got the pipe wrench and got the 22" cobra pliers for that use instead, but now I'm unsure whether I made the right decision after hearing your opinion on the pipe wrench! Now I need to get them just to compare which I like more for pipework lol
@@MillisConstruction ESD is good if you ever have to play with PC boards . Plastic is good for retrieving things dropped into electrical panels ! With that kind of stable , there is no way you could be a married Man !
@@chrisfyfe9212 on that angle you might be surprised! January was our 10th anniversary 😁🎉🎊 She’s always been very supportive of the business and even the UA-cam channel. (Kept me from talking about tools too much at home 🤣) She’s also got 10 years as a school teacher, I definitely like my job better than hers!
Looks just like my Knipex stack.....very expensive....not a single regret. ....Except that I would have bought comfort grip versions from the start. Some were just not available at the time tho. I keep my dipped handles in my car kit cuz they take up less space. Comfort grip is worth it to me.
check the twin force,in my opinion best compact side cutters; my favorite 73 71 180, but they have also comfort grip 73 72 180 how easily they cut through very hard things is just amazing!
I will very likely get some good opportunities to do that over the next few months, Knipex has asked me to be a brand ambassador for 2022-2023 so Ill be doing a lot more with their tools now for sure! I have a few pairs of Irwin pliers, the Milwaukees are a bit more difficult for me as the closest dealer is about 100 miles away. I’ll see what I can do! Id also love to hear what kind of test you’d like to see between them? I like to do the tests people actually want to see and not just what everyone else does 😁
I have knives and would like to see your thoughts on using an Irwin or dewalt that have the same design. They cost much less. Knives seems thinner but just as strong, not sure if I should add them to my bag.
What bag do you recommend as a first bag Wera or Veto? I do mostly residential and commercial maintenance and am looking for a convenient way to store and move my tools.
The Wera really shines if you’re already somewhat into Wera tools with the Velcro since they stick to it all over. Definitely watch for the Wera bags to go on discount on Amazon or KC tool as they do regularly and it can be a big amount off. The veto bags are just great for everything, right now if I wanted a light well organized (no duplicate tools) bag I’d go with the TP-LC and if I didn’t mind heavy , wanted to bring everything I needed, and needed a couple meters I’d definitely consider the TP-XXL. The good news is their spring promo is going right now for veto so if you purchased the Tp-xxl right now you’d receive the TP-LC for free 😁 That’s probably what I would do personally.
Ive bought about 12 different Knipex pliers and wire cutter over the past 5 years. Knipex makes awesome pliers but anything that has a cutting edge on them are the worst cutters I've ever used. The only thing they have going for them is I've never broke one. But the force to cut is way more than wire cutter I've ever used. If you don't do repetitious cutting the difference may not be noticable to most or if you've never used a good side cutter before, but it causes fatigue by the end of the day. One except I have is the Knipex 70-125 I carry in my pocket every day. For the size and ability to cut security tags. These are awesome because the cutting edge doesn't show any sines of degrading after 3 years of daily use (cut somewhere around 1500 tags a year based on tag orders.So around 4,500 cuts just through spring steel) and they still cut and strip wire like when I first got them.
@@MillisConstruction Ive pretty much have ditched all my klien tools since the switch to "made in USA". Ever since then I'm sad to say their tool quality has gone drastically down hill. But for side cutters I keep going back to the klien J2000-48. This last week Ive been trying out the Tsunoda PW-332 and CA-22. I've only cut 8awg and 20awg so far and they cut like butter. I just haven't brought my self to cut any farming nails with them yet like I do with klien and Knipex side cutters. I have a pair of larger Fujiya side cutters on order to try on nails After using the made in Japan Vessel insulated screws. It's got me wanting to try more made in Japan tool. But it's taking a lot of time researching Japan tools to verify they are made in Japan. One nice thing I find interesting about companys that manufacturer tools in Japan most of them in their spec sheets is the list the HRC of both the tool body HRC and the cutting edge HRC.
If your interested I have an update on the Tsunoda cutters. Right after I posted comment I ordered a pair of Tsunoda PW-332DG. Which are identical to the PW-332 I had been using with the exception they have comfort grips. So I have now tested the PW332DG on eight penny nails. They cut with about the same amount of effort as using a pair of knipex 71-21-200 semi flush mini bolt cutters. When comparing Tsunoda PW-332DG which is only 160 mm in length to a brand new pair of Knipex 74-22-200 which is of course 200 mm and comparing the effect it takes to cut an 8D nail. The Knipex side cutters Im sorry to say are trash compared to Tsunoda.
Serious question… I also have a lot of tools in my truck and in my dewalt 2.0 boxes that are in my truck bed. Do you have any extra insurance for your items or documented somehow in case something happens?
I don’t right now. I have motion security cameras all over though. My truck parks in my back yard under one too. Trailers have security systems with gps tracking. Shop has cameras inside and out all motion activated also. So far I’ve had nothing suspicious but it does feel good to have the alerts come in on my phone when even a cat walks by the truck or shop 😅 Insurance would be nice though and I probably should have it.
I use Ballistol wipes, a lot of them 🤣. There’s actually 2-3 of the individually packaged ones in all my veto bags so when they come out of a nasty job I clean them before putting them back in the bags. Makes a huge difference. There’s about 10-12 in this video that are brand new too.
Hello, I've been following your channel for a long time, from 5 k subs, I've watched this clip about 15 times and I'm trying to see what I don't have from Knipex 😀 but I can't keep up, I really like what you do and I'd like a sticker from you, good health 👍
@@MillisConstruction yeah I’m just glad I was able to be able to afford to get some because I use pliers quite a bit I use hand tools more than power tools actually my Dad is the same way.
i by now also have accumulated 32 knipex pliers, they are just the best , and in germany where i live they arent even that expensive😅 i only skip the crimp pliers, i dont use them that much, and cant afford them at 19 years old 😂
@@anthonygm85 you’re right, I just checked. I guess the difference from the slick to the comfort grips made me think they were different sizes. They’re both 150 😅 I need to order a 125 then!
@@MillisConstruction I used the og blue chanellock brand exclusively til I finally made the switch after working with a friend. Bought the cushion grip 3 piece set and the big ones... if something doesn't come off its because it's welded!
Me personally. I much prefer cobras and tend to barely grab the alligators. That’s pretty much why they’re in my insulated tool bag. I at least have an insulated pair of that type of pliers if I need it. If I have a choice though I always grab a cobra over the alligators
I’m Josef by the way 😁 You definitely will! These I bought 1-3 at a time every time there was a sale, or a sudden Amazon price drop. I’m always watching 👀
Man I didn’t have near as many as Millis construction has but I had about 18-20 Knipex tools, until they all got stolen last week. It sucks as a apprentice getting your tools stolen because I can’t just go out and re buy all that stuff right away. Enjoy this content though. Love Knipex tools.
Brother I’m so sorry that happened to you. It really takes a lowlife to steal a man’s tools- that’s how he makes his lively hood. I hope you can get your collection back where it needs to be and get it soon. Take care man.
@@MillisConstruction God Bless you Millis Construction for sharing your blessings with a stranger. I'm an even bigger admirer of this channel now. Keep up the awesome content!
This is why I have a tracker in my tool bag 😂. Thieves are usually pretty dumb. Someone at work should hold you down. Thieves steal everything but job applications.
Love your videos! Have quite a few Knipex tools, all with comfort grips. Just got recently a mini (micro) CoBolt 71 01 160, which exists with dipped handles only. I so very recommend you to get one for yourself. Cutting copper wires with it is a pure pleasure. However, while having dipped handles, this CoBolt feels extremely comfortable in the hand. And, that make me questioning my previous choices with comfort grips. While in theory they seems to just obviously be more "comfortable" but in reality that dipped one actually feels so grippy and controllable. May I ask about your thoughts, so, finally, comfort ones or dipped? :-D
This is not a minimalist. hahah. jkjkjkjk. But much love to your videos. I'm learning so much watching your approach to things and your recommendations :P
@@MillisConstruction Teehee!! I literally bought all of the 5 tools you had in your hand tools rec and I love them! Knipex are awesome and Wera stuff too!
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Hey Josef I came across a Chinese clone of NWS combi-pliers on amazon almost 1:1. You ever come across any Knipex Clones?
@@Mack_Dingo they exist. Harbor freight has reproduced the pliers wrench and the raptors now
Hey
Bc I have to to pay pay for it now now bc I have have to
So I've noticed that your pipe gripping pliers with the rubber Jaws they're actually soft Jaws maybe conepex calls them something else such as pipe gripping but that style of pliers with the rubber instead of teeth is for gripping soft materials that such as brass round stock or something that you don't want to Mar or damage
Good Grief. No wonder I’m having trouble finding Knipex. You have all of them. But seriously, this is a new UA-cam genera… The Tool Pile Video. I’m on it!
Omg yes Doc! We NEED a tool pile video. Snap on first!
@@danieldejohn8244 No can do on that one. My shop only has an 8 foot high ceiling.
LOL.
I grew up on a farm, we always had an ample supply of cheap tools that we could afford to lose or break. When I moved out on my own without much money, I was always picking up the cheap stuff just to get me buy.
I'm just a home gamer/DIY'er...but now that I'm settled in life with disposable income...I'm slowly going through replacing my cheap old stuff and adding high quality tools whenever I can. I've only got about 8 tools in my Knipex collection so far (along with some very nice Wera screwdrivers and Joker wrenches)...but I will definitely be adding more over the coming years.
"Who cares, buy both. Its tools! We need em all!"
Good sir you had my attention, now you have my respect💯
Why are these videos so relaxing? I have most of these tools too! Thanks MC!
Asmr tool reviews. There’s a new genre lol 😂
Inspirational! Knipex, gotta love them! Good video as usual. MILLIS, you give the most down to earth “every man can” videos; I actually stop by this channel first before any tool purchase because I know if you use it-I can too-BADA BING!!!
I love watching your videos. You actually commented on the handle sized later in the video. I think you love tools even more than me lol. I do the same thing with my tools, my wife actually asked me today when some tools came “is that the same Klein screwdriver you already have” lol I told her it wasn’t but It was…it’s the 3rd one I’ve bought. When you like something and use it lots you want one in every bag. It’s funny, some advice I got years ago from an older tech was “if you have to borrow a tool once, you need to buy it” I think maybe you grew up with that same mentality, cause if I have to borrow a tool from another bag…..you better believe I won’t be doing that again, starlight to the store. Lol keep posting man! I love your content.
I love the way videos like this help me come to terms with my OCD because so many other people have it!
Impressive collection you have there, appreciate the overview. I've been using Knipex tools for years in my work in landscape management here in the Netherlands. Especially in fencing work, so the spring-loaded Cobolt is one of my favorite tools in the kit. It goes through barbed wire or any steel wire so much easier than any other cutter.
I love the look and feel of the comfort grip and they’re only a couple dollars more, but I’ve found I’ve had to buy more regular grips to fit them all in the veto pockets
The slick red ones really fit veto the best for sure. Comfort grip second best and the insulated are just plain hard to get in and out 😅
I’d say there has to be at least 35 pairs or pliers and around 10 more of their unique tools. Just started buying Knipex last year when I started my electrical apprenticeship and so far I have Cobras in sizes 100, 125, 180, 250, 300, Pliers Wrenches in sizes 180, 250, 300, TwinGrip, forged wire stripper, CoBolt size 180, extra long nose 45 degree angled nose pliers. Love their tools, will be adding many more in the years to come.
Ha ha kinpex mania. Come to think of it I have most of those tools in different shapes and sizes and I am only a handyman and DYI. I ordered my first kinpex Pliers Wrench today, hope it will replace a lot of heavy baggage for those accessible jobs. Thanks for the video
It’s amazing how they pile up one at a time 😅🔥🔧
Oh, WOW. This is great. I thought I had accumulated KNIPEX tools over the years, but this is amazing. I'm not even close! Of course, I want every single piece, every size, every KNIPEX gadget on the planet that are probably unnecessary, but satisfying. I've now started to collect the mini-5" pieces, as well as the knives and scissors that I actually do use quite often. KNIPEX & WERA are perfect hand tools.
Looks like I’ll be adding a lot more over the next year too! I get to start working with Knipex now 😁🔥🔧
I’m doing the same. I want as many Knipex as possible, but I also want as many Engineer pliers and nips as they make as well. This may take some time…
Got my first pair of knipex cobras and have already decided I'm going to replace all my pliers with knipex.
Never get bored,of buying "Knipex"...🌟
The main purpose for the ergostrip is that in Germany all the house wiring is actually round (NYM) and the walls often brick.. so it’s in order to really get into the “can” that sits in the wall and strip the sheath flush on the entry.. absolutely genius.
Of course also good for any other smaller round cable situation
Amazing collection! Thanks for sharing
This guy seriously needs a 'no tools left in this van overnight' sticker 😍Dude has some nice tools
love your joy over these tools. i feel it too brother!
I feel you ,tools make me happy too.Awesome collection.
" It's fantastic ... Buy 3. " -- Made me laugh!
I love it man! After 12 plus years in hvac I’ve decided to start having more than one bag. I have been very faithful to my tech pac back pack but man I just have too much in it and it’s so heavy. After watching your review on the OT-LC, I bought one and that’s going to be my install bag. So now I’m needing another set of tools. I’m on the fence on pulling the trigger on knipex.
Living the dream man, you get to buy tools and use them as a tax write-off lol. Love the info and cheerful demeanor. Keep it up, your videos brighten my day.
geez, I thought i had a lot of Knipex tools......... nice collection. I swear by Knipex.....quality tools built to not only perform but last..👍👍
Woooooo hoooooooo I hope to one day have a similar collection because wow I mean daaaaaamn this is awesome keep on doing what you do sir it is greatly appreciated
I don’t own any Knipex tools. Yet. I started my electrical tool bag a year ago. I’ve heard nothing but good things about them tho. Awesome Video 👏🏼👏🏼
That’s the ultimate collection! I feel a “Full Collection Wera” video coming on 😜 🤞🏽. Love your channel!
You know it! I’m dreading dumping the bags again but it has to happen 🤣🔥
Just started getting into Knipex pliers and I love them so far. I have the 38-95-200 Mechanics Pliers, and got the 87-41-250 Raptor Pliers yesterday. I’ve ordered the 87-01-250 Cobra Water Pump Pliers, but they haven’t came in yet. Thanks for the video!!
Love your enthusiasm , the only problem is that when I watch one of your videos I end up buying one of the tools , white soon I'll likely have as many as you , much to my wife's annoyance . Keep the videos coming
You must have 75 Knipex tools. I love every Knipex tools that I have 4 different sizes of cobra’s the small wire cutters. They are so surprising of how big of wire that they cut. I have the 10” bolt cutters, 5” electronic side cuts, 2 pairs of scissors. The pipe cuter for like you said for under the sink. The new wire strippers/ linesman pliers. Cabinet key and a few other Knipex tools that I probably forgot about. I also bought the Wera tool tote and using it for 2 meters now. I just order a Veto MB3B meter bag & black out build your own back pack. Veto had there spring special and can not weight to also get the 2 free bags that come with their promotion. I also bought
Wera To Go Bag system and I am like it as well and from watching your videos you can really add on to it as well. I also have Knipex parts bags as well as Veto parts bags.
Keep up the good work & I always like your videos I text you a little while back and you respond back as well as showed me a picture of how I could use the Were to go Quiver and I appreciate your response.
only missing a small pair of flush cutters I own the 78 61 125, they are awesome for small wires, electronics or cut the tyraps clean flush
I have a few comfort grips, only 1 texture grip and 1 smooth grip. I wish I got more smooth or texture grips. I have small hands so the comfort grips are kinda bulky especially when the pliers aren't adjusted perfectly.
havent even started watching and the like is given and the comment is written! I am sure I am going to love this! :D
Glad to have you here ! 😁🔥🔧
I love raptors for tough frozen plumbing issues where the pliers wrench just can't get it done (super frozen, ones other plumbers have failed before me) they make me look like a hero..
Wow.. feeling a bit jelous, haha. Great collection! I was surprised you are short of CoBolt pliers, only a pair! Anyway, I am buying some Knipex everytime I can, great video!
Those 160mm step-cut shears are very capable of cutting. No doubt. I thought, when I bought mine, that I would never touch my regular 160's again. I was wrong. I use my 160's for stripping as well as cutting, and the step-cuts need to be opened significantly more to be able to get around the wire because of the shape of the jaws. The regular 160's are more useful for what I use them for. When I have an ugly cable to cut, like maybe a #2/0 copper T-90, I reach for the step-cut to shear it, then I strip it with the regular 160's.
Hey Millis - great video - I especially like your relaxed friendly style- transfering tools love into the world!
My guess is your Knipex compilation adds to say 80 pieces?
Nevertheless I know you're not into electronics repair but if you did you would also worthship the especially small ESD cutters for adding new resistors etc. to electronics PCBs. Knipex holds several patents for those tiny cutters. And if you use them often you'll find out the Knipex brand ESD cutters are the only ones that do their job forever without damage to the normally fragile cutting ends as long as you use them as intended. Perhaps some of your audience are interested in these - and you could explain to then the specialties of the Knipex ESD cutters.
All the best to you, Millis - greetings from Joern, Hanover - Germany
Nice collection the 1000V set was my first too.. The only one I think you're shorting yourself by not having is their cable strippers with the screw setting. Theure one of those tools that you won't ise often but when you're dealing with words that have been cut too short. They'll strip the cable inside of the box.
Great tip! I need to grab those!
Appreciate the effort involved in this video gave me some great ideas to add to the arsenal like the ergo strip and the romex knife
I think you missed the Cutix and the electronics snips :) in this video! Great video and information as always. I have an affinity for Knipex tools as well - now I need to see how many I have...that pipe wrench looks amazing.
I sure did. Those are both on my kayak actually. Kinda funny to me that my outdoors channel even has Knipex in it 🤣
@@MillisConstruction You can never have enough...
Raptor Pliers are great for using in place of a line wrench!
Holy Crap! That's a lot of tools.
I counted 48 tools pictured in the thumbnail. Also in the description, a couple of the links are missing a space before the "(amazon)" part so it's trying to process that as part of the url and just going to the home page. Enjoyed the video though, gonna have to check out some of those tools I hadn't seen before!
I’ll see if I can get that fixed! This videos description ended up super tight at 4,997 characters of the 5,000 allowed 😅
Feel free to email me at millis_construction@yahoo.com or an Instagram message will work too and I’ll send out some stickers if you’d like some 😁🔥🔧
My shopping list is growing the more I watch hahaha
i have recently purchased a knipex pliers set also a 3 set combo of cobra multi grips. i will never ever ever buy any other brand of pliers other than knipex again. amazing tools.
Awesome! I agree 😅🔧🔥
Knipex. Some of the best tools in the world
You should take a peak at the auto adjusting cobras, I work hvac and they are amazing for 3/4 black pipe fittings
I have a pair somewhere. Or they walked off lol. It’s possible 😅
I think you have a few more than me, but my name is Mike and I am a Knipex addict. If you any framing work you should pick up their Carpenter's Pincers. :)
1st step is always the hardest. We meet on Tuesdays.
They are amazing and beat out all the other brands
Hi I’m looking at getting these long nose pliers that are bent . But I saw two part numbers listed on Amazon and I’ve seen this before and can’t tell the differences when knipex tools end with SB ?
So what is the differences between 28-81-280 vs 28-81-280 SB?????
only a DIY guy but I love the Knipex line, did not know Lowe's carried them, how do you find out about these tool sales at the various vendors?
I keep a couple browser windows open. One with Kc Tool of the day and another with toolnut. I have great friends that let me know when they see a steal on Amazon too 😅
Share your love for Knipex. Have most of the tools you showed, bit overkill as I'm only hobbyist :). I live in the Netherlands.
I almost got the pipe wrench and got the 22" cobra pliers for that use instead, but now I'm unsure whether I made the right decision after hearing your opinion on the pipe wrench! Now I need to get them just to compare which I like more for pipework lol
You got me beat , tho not by much ! I also have Superknips ( VDE , ESD , and Standard , plus VDE , and plastic tweezers ! )
I ordered some tweezers today actually!
@@MillisConstruction ESD is good if you ever have to play with PC boards . Plastic is good for retrieving things dropped into electrical panels ! With that kind of stable , there is no way you could be a married Man !
@@chrisfyfe9212 on that angle you might be surprised! January was our 10th anniversary 😁🎉🎊
She’s always been very supportive of the business and even the UA-cam channel. (Kept me from talking about tools too much at home 🤣)
She’s also got 10 years as a school teacher, I definitely like my job better than hers!
@@MillisConstruction I’m glad for you ! My now dead EX , had no idea where the money she liked to squander came from !
Looks just like my Knipex stack.....very expensive....not a single regret. ....Except that I would have bought comfort grip versions from the start. Some were just not available at the time tho. I keep my dipped handles in my car kit cuz they take up less space. Comfort grip is worth it to me.
check the twin force,in my opinion best compact side cutters; my favorite 73 71 180, but they have also comfort grip 73 72 180
how easily they cut through very hard things is just amazing!
I have to say I hate the comfort grip. I personally prefer the feel of the dipped grips..
Can you do a comparison of Knipex to new DEWALT Irwin and Milwaukee pliers that now have the same style as knipex
I will very likely get some good opportunities to do that over the next few months, Knipex has asked me to be a brand ambassador for 2022-2023 so Ill be doing a lot more with their tools now for sure! I have a few pairs of Irwin pliers, the Milwaukees are a bit more difficult for me as the closest dealer is about 100 miles away. I’ll see what I can do! Id also love to hear what kind of test you’d like to see between them? I like to do the tests people actually want to see and not just what everyone else does 😁
I have knives and would like to see your thoughts on using an Irwin or dewalt that have the same design. They cost much less. Knives seems thinner but just as strong, not sure if I should add them to my bag.
What bag do you recommend as a first bag Wera or Veto? I do mostly residential and commercial maintenance and am looking for a convenient way to store and move my tools.
The Wera really shines if you’re already somewhat into Wera tools with the Velcro since they stick to it all over. Definitely watch for the Wera bags to go on discount on Amazon or KC tool as they do regularly and it can be a big amount off.
The veto bags are just great for everything, right now if I wanted a light well organized (no duplicate tools) bag I’d go with the TP-LC and if I didn’t mind heavy , wanted to bring everything I needed, and needed a couple meters I’d definitely consider the TP-XXL.
The good news is their spring promo is going right now for veto so if you purchased the Tp-xxl right now you’d receive the TP-LC for free 😁
That’s probably what I would do personally.
What do you clean tools with? I heard "ballast all", which doesn't sound right
Amazing collection!!!!... My wife will kill me if buy more tools...
Ive bought about 12 different Knipex pliers and wire cutter over the past 5 years. Knipex makes awesome pliers but anything that has a cutting edge on them are the worst cutters I've ever used. The only thing they have going for them is I've never broke one. But the force to cut is way more than wire cutter I've ever used. If you don't do repetitious cutting the difference may not be noticable to most or if you've never used a good side cutter before, but it causes fatigue by the end of the day.
One except I have is the Knipex 70-125 I carry in my pocket every day. For the size and ability to cut security tags. These are awesome because the cutting edge doesn't show any sines of degrading after 3 years of daily use (cut somewhere around 1500 tags a year based on tag orders.So around 4,500 cuts just through spring steel) and they still cut and strip wire like when I first got them.
What type of cutters do you prefer?
@@MillisConstruction Ive pretty much have ditched all my klien tools since the switch to "made in USA". Ever since then I'm sad to say their tool quality has gone drastically down hill. But for side cutters I keep going back to the klien J2000-48.
This last week Ive been trying out the Tsunoda PW-332 and CA-22. I've only cut 8awg and 20awg so far and they cut like butter. I just haven't brought my self to cut any farming nails with them yet like I do with klien and Knipex side cutters.
I have a pair of larger Fujiya side cutters on order to try on nails
After using the made in Japan Vessel insulated screws. It's got me wanting to try more made in Japan tool. But it's taking a lot of time researching Japan tools to verify they are made in Japan. One nice thing I find interesting about companys that manufacturer tools in Japan most of them in their spec sheets is the list the HRC of both the tool body HRC and the cutting edge HRC.
If your interested I have an update on the Tsunoda cutters. Right after I posted comment I ordered a pair of Tsunoda PW-332DG. Which are identical to the PW-332 I had been using with the exception they have comfort grips. So I have now tested the PW332DG on eight penny nails. They cut with about the same amount of effort as using a pair of knipex 71-21-200 semi flush mini bolt cutters.
When comparing Tsunoda PW-332DG which is only 160 mm in length to a brand new pair of Knipex 74-22-200 which is of course 200 mm and comparing the effect it takes to cut an 8D nail. The Knipex side cutters Im sorry to say are trash compared to Tsunoda.
@@mumbles1justin where are you finding them to buy? I’ve been trying a few Japanese tools lately and been really impressed
Do you recommend Ballistol over Kroil?
I love the high leverage diagonal cutters
Serious question… I also have a lot of tools in my truck and in my dewalt 2.0 boxes that are in my truck bed. Do you have any extra insurance for your items or documented somehow in case something happens?
I don’t right now. I have motion security cameras all over though. My truck parks in my back yard under one too. Trailers have security systems with gps tracking. Shop has cameras inside and out all motion activated also. So far I’ve had nothing suspicious but it does feel good to have the alerts come in on my phone when even a cat walks by the truck or shop 😅
Insurance would be nice though and I probably should have it.
This is a treasure..o' man 😄 😁 🤣 😂
How do you keep them so clean 😊
I use Ballistol wipes, a lot of them 🤣. There’s actually 2-3 of the individually packaged ones in all my veto bags so when they come out of a nasty job I clean them before putting them back in the bags. Makes a huge difference.
There’s about 10-12 in this video that are brand new too.
Hello, I've been following your channel for a long time, from 5 k subs, I've watched this clip about 15 times and I'm trying to see what I don't have from Knipex 😀 but I can't keep up, I really like what you do and I'd like a sticker from you, good health 👍
Absolutely!!! You’re welcome to email me at millis_construction@yahoo.com and I’ll get some out for you 😁🔥
I imagine you collected them over time I couldn’t imagine buying all of them at once I know I would go bankrupt if I bought that many all at once 😂.
Haha most definitely!!! I watch for Amazon sales, Kc tool of the day etc and collect them as they show up unless it’s needed for a specific job
@@MillisConstruction yeah I’m just glad I was able to be able to afford to get some because I use pliers quite a bit I use hand tools more than power tools actually my Dad is the same way.
i by now also have accumulated 32 knipex pliers, they are just the best , and in germany where i live they arent even that expensive😅 i only skip the crimp pliers, i dont use them that much, and cant afford them at 19 years old 😂
Hey what's up Millis! Is the knipex 836101 pipe wrench good for turning on/off gas or water mains to house? If not, what beast would you recommend?
Someday Myl Knipex collection will look like this. Right now it stands at about 10-12 pairs of pliers.
Surprised you don't have the 125 pliers wrench I have one along with 125 cobras and a 4" crescent wrench in my pocket all day killer pocket combo
I believe the little slick red handle pliers wrench is a 125 😉 I think it came in the belt pouch set originally maybe?
@@MillisConstruction mine is the stick grip I think punch deal was the 7inch versions,
The 125 jaw goes to 7/8" or 22 mm
@@anthonygm85 you’re right, I just checked. I guess the difference from the slick to the comfort grips made me think they were different sizes. They’re both 150 😅
I need to order a 125 then!
The raptors are really good when in tight spots. I believe that is what they were designed for.
This satisfied my tool addiction
Electrician: Those are some mighty fine hammer's you have there 🤣
If you don't get the joke just watch what happens when they get a pair of pliers.
Everything is a hammer to an electrician 🤣
@@MillisConstruction I have a dedicated, need 2-hand to open klein linemans for my hammer. I want a pair of Felo Linesmans thats my Gucci linesman
You need the really big cobras. I no longer reach for the 3ft pipe wrench.
They actually sent me those after I made this video in my ambassadors kit. Man those are awesome!! I did an unboxing of those things on here as well.
@@MillisConstruction I used the og blue chanellock brand exclusively til I finally made the switch after working with a friend. Bought the cushion grip 3 piece set and the big ones... if something doesn't come off its because it's welded!
A little overkill.....
I'm jealous 🤣
haha nice !!! this is gona be good!
When do you use an alligator vs a cobra?
Me personally. I much prefer cobras and tend to barely grab the alligators. That’s pretty much why they’re in my insulated tool bag. I at least have an insulated pair of that type of pliers if I need it.
If I have a choice though I always grab a cobra over the alligators
@@MillisConstruction Thanks for the thoughtful reply. That's been my experience too. Wasn't sure if I was missing something regarding the alligators.
I've actually used these, that's all I needed to hear. When did collecting tools that never get used become a thing and what is the obsession with it?
Nice collection
Great video!!
Thanks a lot!!!
Thisbguy is a salesman gets something from all these videos
I love my Raptor Knipex pliers
Surely by now you have the CutiX utility knife?
3 lol 😂 I have a problem. When I shot this video my cutix was actually in my kayak
im on my 12th pair of knipex pliers one day I will have have as many pliers as this man
I’m Josef by the way 😁
You definitely will! These I bought 1-3 at a time every time there was a sale, or a sudden Amazon price drop. I’m always watching 👀
Could it be that you don’t have any of the black handles (esd)?
I do not
Cool, but I do the same work with a fraction of the tools. I like to travel light. That's just my preference. Maybe if I had 30k subs I'd go nuts too.
Is the “K” not silent?
It is definitely not silent 😊
Heck of a lot of tools... I am guessing at least 60 tools
I'm about to start on my new wera fettish
Around 40 I need some stickers for the sticker wall
Absolutely! I counted 47 😁 shoot me a message over on Instagram with a mailing address and I’ll get some on the way!
Josef, it's time you had a giveaway 😂🤣😂
I agree!
@@MillisConstruction as long as you have it open to Canada😆
Man I didn’t have near as many as Millis construction has but I had about 18-20 Knipex tools, until they all got stolen last week. It sucks as a apprentice getting your tools stolen because I can’t just go out and re buy all that stuff right away. Enjoy this content though. Love Knipex tools.
Brother I’m so sorry that happened to you. It really takes a lowlife to steal a man’s tools- that’s how he makes his lively hood. I hope you can get your collection back where it needs to be and get it soon. Take care man.
What trade are you in Jeremy? If you could send me your mailing address on
Instagram I’ll send something over
@@MillisConstruction God Bless you Millis Construction for sharing your blessings with a stranger. I'm an even bigger admirer of this channel now. Keep up the awesome content!
This is why I have a tracker in my tool bag 😂. Thieves are usually pretty dumb. Someone at work should hold you down. Thieves steal everything but job applications.
I did not notice some front end cutters.
Unfortunately I haven’t killed my Irwin’s yet on those. I know I know, no excuse! I’ll add those to my list 😅
Love your videos! Have quite a few Knipex tools, all with comfort grips. Just got recently a mini (micro) CoBolt 71 01 160, which exists with dipped handles only. I so very recommend you to get one for yourself. Cutting copper wires with it is a pure pleasure. However, while having dipped handles, this CoBolt feels extremely comfortable in the hand. And, that make me questioning my previous choices with comfort grips. While in theory they seems to just obviously be more "comfortable" but in reality that dipped one actually feels so grippy and controllable. May I ask about your thoughts, so, finally, comfort ones or dipped? :-D
This is not a minimalist. hahah. jkjkjkjk. But much love to your videos. I'm learning so much watching your approach to things and your recommendations :P
Maximalist 🤣 anything that saves me time or effort I’m a fan of!
@@MillisConstruction Teehee!! I literally bought all of the 5 tools you had in your hand tools rec and I love them! Knipex are awesome and Wera stuff too!
I'd love to know the grand total dollar amount spent
I hate to guess 🤣
I have some Knipex tools from 1955 but I don't see any way to show a pix here.
Few bucks (quids) worth of knipex there 😃😃😃🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑