This is a nice piece of kit. My grandparents were from the same town in Sweden where Johan Petter Johansson lived and were machinists (well, the grandfathers). Johansson started the company Bahco (now owned by Snap-On). He invented the modern plumber wrench (1888) and adjustable wrench (patents in 1891 and 1892). I have no idea whether or not either of them worked there.
@quiseplumbs unfortunately, I lost my grandfather's and father when I was very young and don't really have more history on that period. They all worked as tool and die makers in Rockford, IL until the mid-late 60s.
I recently got the 16 inch S pipe wrench from Knipex, but I haven't gotten a chance to use them yet. It's the winter of 2024 and I usually don't do much of anything in the winter. On top of it being too cold I have Crohn's and cannot handle the cold or high heat
@@jeffwolf8018 That’s sucks ,hope you find ways to work around it if possible .I’ll definitely be getting the 16” ones if I decide I like them enough .What size does the 16” say it goes up to ?
I feel like these are big beefy cobras. I like them, but still like a regular pipe wrench for holding back, throwing a cheater on, etc. (single handle)
I can't help but think a decent but like you. Ive been opting for thinner jaws and speed wrenches. The scale of pipe i work on is far smaller so keep that in mind. I have a wonderful "top" (japan) speed wrench for thoes stubborn gas pipes. I almost never use a regular pipe wrenches it feels almost archaic. I did try the harbor freight sweetish pipe wrenches (I know crap 💩) as a test to see if i liked that style. I didn't hate them at all kinda small and precise. Thoes knipex looks like sheer quality and look forward to your report. I hope the teeth hold up much better than hf ones 😆.
I'm not even a plumber, but you've almost convinced me getting one. Love those Knipexes.
This is a nice piece of kit. My grandparents were from the same town in Sweden where Johan Petter Johansson lived and were machinists (well, the grandfathers). Johansson started the company Bahco (now owned by Snap-On). He invented the modern plumber wrench (1888) and adjustable wrench (patents in 1891 and 1892). I have no idea whether or not either of them worked there.
That’s cool asf,thanks for the information
@quiseplumbs unfortunately, I lost my grandfather's and father when I was very young and don't really have more history on that period. They all worked as tool and die makers in Rockford, IL until the mid-late 60s.
I recently got the 16 inch S pipe wrench from Knipex, but I haven't gotten a chance to use them yet. It's the winter of 2024 and I usually don't do much of anything in the winter. On top of it being too cold I have Crohn's and cannot handle the cold or high heat
@@jeffwolf8018 That’s sucks ,hope you find ways to work around it if possible .I’ll definitely be getting the 16” ones if I decide I like them enough .What size does the 16” say it goes up to ?
Do more Knipex equipment such as pliers and cobra's.
I have some video mentions of the cobras .Would you want a full video just on the cobras ?
I feel like these are big beefy cobras. I like them, but still like a regular pipe wrench for holding back, throwing a cheater on, etc. (single handle)
I agree with you 100% .Dont think they could ever replace my rigids but definitely will work great along side em .
I can't help but think a decent but like you. Ive been opting for thinner jaws and speed wrenches. The scale of pipe i work on is far smaller so keep that in mind. I have a wonderful "top" (japan) speed wrench for thoes stubborn gas pipes. I almost never use a regular pipe wrenches it feels almost archaic. I did try the harbor freight sweetish pipe wrenches (I know crap 💩) as a test to see if i liked that style. I didn't hate them at all kinda small and precise. Thoes knipex looks like sheer quality and look forward to your report. I hope the teeth hold up much better than hf ones 😆.
@@MattHmm-rq6dn it’s a new for me too but I’ll be sure to come back after some usage