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Just like Snap-On ? Other companies make tools for them (for Snap-On) ?

Craftsman. Craftsman is a line of tools owned by Stanley Black & Decker. Stanley Black & Decker is an American manufacturer of industrial tools and household hardware. Did I miss something?

Now I'm not sure about ICON tools, I remember reading somewhere that it's a US company.

So like a Craftsman, ICON is also a US company.

I didn't know that ICON is a US company. I have couple tools from ICON, seems like quality tools, especially torque wrenches.

Yes, absolutely!

The email I received from Klein Customer Service regarding the pivot play on the Klein D2000-9NE: "Thank you for your patronage of Klein Tools and for taking the time to write to us. Per our product engineer, what you are describing is normal. Best Regards, Jenna B." So, a...

I returned it back to store for a full refund. Ordered another pair, I'll see how they are.

Is this normal, new pliers and there is already a slight play in the joint?

I don’t want to start a new topic so I’ll ask here.: I got the new Klein D2000-9NE Lineman pliers, they were a little stiff when opening and closing, so I used the Break-Free CLP and now ... they are quite loose and have a little pivot play. :rolleyes:

Really !? Would you buy new pliers if there is already pivot play and the cutters overlap each other ?

Just like everyone on this forum, I wanted to try something different.

As I said before, all Channellock: TONGUE & GROOVE Pliers, LINEMEN’S Pliers, CUTTING Pliers, LONG NOSE Pliers, LONG REACH Pliers, SLIP JOINT Pliers, ALL are Made in USA!

Mine was overlap with pivot play, brand at HD has small pivot play and cutters overlap. The message I received from Klein: " Per our product engineer, what you are describing is normal. "

The message I received from Klein: " Per our product engineer, what you are describing is normal. " I'm shocked !