7 vs 10" Knipex Plier Wrench

[aprikh1]

I am torn between getting the 7 vs. the 10 inch version of the Knipex Plier Wrench. I am in the process of putting together my first real set of tools and I want to do it right the first time. My use cases would be basic home improvement and automotive DIY. I am not a professional by any stretch of the word, but I really enjoy owning and using fine tools.

So if you were in my shoes, which version of the Knipex would you get?

 

[Boost Creep]

both.


but if you must only get one i'd go with 10

 

[G1GRANDEUR]

Really, get both. If you get 7" you wish you had 10". If you get 10" you wish you had 7".


If must one, 7" so you can use it on tight spaces.

 

[hammergodthor]

The 10", then the 7".

 

[wchamberlain]

Buy both. then you'll be hit with the knipex bug. Buying cobra and alligator pliers sets. They aren't that expensive for a 3 piece set, try Lowes, they usually have the 2 piece cobra set for like $25-30 bucks

 

[bart1]

10 first. They are cool but pretty special purpose and the 10 can do more. Unless you work in tight quarters all the time.

 

[G1GRANDEUR]

What Lowe's sell Knipex pliers!!!!!

My local Lowe's ****!!!

 

[Jeff]

What Lowe's sell Knipex pliers!!!!!

My local Lowe's ****!!!

Look in the electrical tool section.

 

[balane]

Look in the electrical tool section.

This. I was eluded by the good pliers and cutters at Lowe's for a long time until I wandered down the aisle to buy some nylon zip ties and BAM! I saw the good stuff. I must have stood in silent amazement for fifteen minutes at this point in time.

 

[NotEnough]

The two pack is hanging from a strip directly across the aisle from the elec tools. It is not with the other Knipex stuff.

By the way, my Lowes had a few of the Knipex single tools $5-10 off.

 

[NotEnough]

Forgot....it's $30 for the two.....7 and 10 inch I think.

 

[OldsRocket]

Is the 13 inch necessary to get as well or does the 10 inch cover most applications? Same question about getting the Cobra pliers (7, 10, or 12).

 

[earlthegoat2]

I always get the smaller ones first. I find a smaller tool can work more often on bigger applications than a big tool can work on smaller applications.

 

[slipjointed]

The 10" is the best all around, it's small enough to fit in most spaces, but long enough that it has enough leverage to remove things such as 1/2" pipe fittings, etc.

The 7" is my go-to though, I use it 90% of the time unless it's too small to get enough leverage.

As far as the 12" you're asking about, it's nice to have for stubborn fittings, but it's not practical for general use, as it's "too large" for most jobs.

By too large, I mean that it can't easily be flipped around in the hand and manipulated like the much lighter 10".

 

[OldsRocket]

I am thinking that the pliers wrench might be helpful when adjusting toe on alignments and other automotive tasks.

 

[slipjointed]

I am thinking that the pliers wrench might be helpful when adjusting toe on alignments and other automotive tasks.

It's useful for everything. I don't use crescent wrenches now unless i absolutely have to. I haven't touched mine in months.

 

[Danglerb]

Its one of those bite the bullet and buy it things for me, I got the set of 3, 7/10/12 and use them for different stuff rather than trying to get one to function in all situations.

 

[zer0cell]

I have the 10" comfort grip version and will be looking to get the 7" in the future. I can't seem to find the 12" comfort grip version though, only the kind with the standard handles. I wonder if a 12" comfort grip version is available. It may look kind of silly to not have the set of 3 in the same style and the comfort grips are only a few dollars more over the regular handles...

 

[BloodySinner]

Go with the 10" if you need to only pick one.