Best long nosed pliers?

[giants]

Those Tekton's look identical to 7" HF Doyles. (both are made in Taiwan and likely from the same factory).

The Doyles are nice but the serration is not as hardened as SO.

Here's a Doyle jaw after a few weeks of average use.

Here's a SO jaw after many, many years of use and abuse:

My conclusion is that SO heat treats the jaws better and they will hold up better over time.

Thanks. Your photos didn't come through. Please re-post them. Thanks

 

[giants]

These are Mexican Protos.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/URREA-8...rs-Side-Cutting-High-Leverage-2292G/202797812

There’s also a dipped handle version (that’s what I have).

They are similarly built as the Snapons people around here seem to love even though they’re horrid, but priced closer to reasonable for the quality offered. That means don’t expect proper joint machining, etc. At least Proto/Urrea didn’t wishbone our the handles though.

In the link, the photo and title shows needle nose pliers. However, on the right and under the title, it says: "URREA slip joint pliers have a movable joining bolt that lets you adjust the opening between the jaws for improved grip and better leverage."

Is that description or the title and photo wrong?

 

[JBH]

In the link, the photo and title shows needle nose pliers. However, on the right and under the title, it says: "URREA slip joint pliers have a movable joining bolt that lets you adjust the opening between the jaws for improved grip and better leverage."

Is that description or the title and photo wrong?

Great catch! I didn't read the description before posting.

A search for the model number on the HD page (2292G) indicates they may both be wrong! (Or not.)

Urrea 2292G appears to be the dipped handle:

Amazon lists the multicomponent handle one as 2292GX:

HOWEVER, the image on the HD page shows 2292G on the rivet and multicomponent handles:

So, in summary,

 

[Yarpo]

Thanks. Your photos didn't come through. Please re-post them. Thanks

Photos have displayed for me all day long. Might be an issue on your end?

 

[GTO]

I bought a set of CM Pro's about 25 years ago that I still use and love them.

ETA:I misread the title,I thought it said long handled pliers.

 

[6PTsocket]

I own a LOT of pliers, and largely work at a bench where I can store them all. For this reason, I really try to avoid needle nose pliers that have integrated cutters. It's just a feature that causes me trouble.



If I were looking for something for a tool belt, or just a multitasker for field work, then that might be a different story.

Glad to see I am not the only one that prefers needlenose without cutters. When I chose my last pair I realized how much more conmon are the ones wirh integrated cutters are.

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[giants]

Photos have displayed for me all day long. Might be an issue on your end?

Thanks. I replied to the wrong comment. Will try again.

 

[M6erfan]

I don't like cutters on my pliers either. I have cutters and I have pliers

 

[bwringer]

Glad to see I am not the only one that prefers needlenose without cutters. When I chose my last pair I realized how much more conmon are the ones wirh integrated cutters are.

I gotta admit, I sort of thought that all needlenose pliers just came with cutters and that's the way it is.

Never really thought about separating these functions, but it makes a lot of sense in many situations, and it would leave the manufacturer free to optimize the fit of the jaws without worrying about making the cutter mate.

Huh. Once in a while I learn something without even trying.

 

[DFB]

There's quite a difference to be found in needle nose offerings, besides the jaw design even the handle configurations differ to certain extents

USA Craftsman on the left with wire cutter, the two in center a Hi Viz Craftsman and the Channelock also USA both with no cutter blade.

An old Stanley (Japan) been with me since my humble beginnings on the right also with standard wire cutter

 

[Dave455]

Just a thought folks - you have to be a little careful here with regard to terminology, especially if you are buying from abroad!

I think that what the O.P. is after is a regular pair of ‘long nose’ pliers, one of the standard styles a mechanic might use. In the U.K. we sometimes call these ‘snipe nose’.

Some folks in the U.S. call these ‘needle nose’, and here lies the problem! Firms such as Knipex offer a huge range of tools. If you want long nose/snipe nose, then that’s what you must order. If you ask for ‘needle nose’ then you will get a much finer nose tool. Useful, but not what you want!

Long nose / Snipe nose to the left, needle nose to the right! And yes, they do come in other sizes!

 

[jgromada]

I am a big fan of Proto pliers in various sizes. They are not as overpriced as the Snap On. (yes i own some Snap On too)

 

[DFB]

Just a thought folks - you have to be a little careful here with regard to terminology, especially if you are buying from abroad!

I think that what the O.P. is after is a regular pair of ‘long nose’ pliers, one of the standard styles a mechanic might use. In the U.K. we sometimes call these ‘snipe nose’.

Some folks in the U.S. call these ‘needle nose’, and here lies the problem! Firms such as Knipex offer a huge range of tools. If you want long nose/snipe nose, then that’s what you must order. If you ask for ‘needle nose’ then you will get a much finer nose tool. Useful, but not what you want!

Long nose / Snipe nose to the left, needle nose to the right! And yes, they do come in other sizes!

I hear what your saying and I'll admit I'm guilty of that and most often refer to my long nose pliers as needle nose. But your right those fine tip ones are real "needle nose" type. We had a lot of that type in my electronics assembly days.

Though typing "needle nose pliers" in a web search at least for me brings up image after image of the long nose type...very misleading to say the least.



My own personal peeve is when grove joint pliers are often referred to channelocks and locking pliers vise grips regardless of brand

 

[rlitman]

There's quite a difference to be found in needle nose offerings, besides the jaw design even the handle configurations differ to certain extents

USA Craftsman on the left with wire cutter, the two in center a Hi Viz Craftsman and the Channelock also USA both with no cutter blade.

An old Stanley (Japan) been with me since my humble beginnings on the right also with standard wire cutter

Those orangle handled Craftsman pliers (I have several sets in black) and the matching duck bill version are some of my favorite pliers. Its a real shame that they've moved production of that style to China, with a significant drop in quality.

 

[Spacey_G]

Those orangle handled Craftsman pliers (I have several sets in black) and the matching duck bill version are some of my favorite pliers. Its a real shame that they've moved production of that style to China, with a significant drop in quality.

Check out the Knipex 28 21 200 and 28 01 200. Same style, and high quality.

 

[rlitman]

Check out the Knipex 28 21 200 and 28 01 200. Same style, and high quality.

I know. I own Utica, Proto and Snap On pliers in that style (and Knipex, Channellock and SO in the duckbill), so I'm not shopping. Both are daintier than the Craftsman version made by WF. They all get used to a degree.

 

[PhysicsDude]

I really like my Knipex long nose pliers. I have a pair that's over 10 years old and has seen a lot of abuse, and I used it to pull a tiny metal sliver out of my finger just the other day (jaws still tight).

The Knipex pliers are a little thin for my liking, the USA made brands seem to make them thicker, but the Knipex are still very strong.

I have a pair with cutters, and a pair without. The pair without cutters seems to be a lot stronger and tighter. Not sure if that's just a coincidence, or what, but I would recommend getting needle/long nose pliers without cutters.

 

[64merc]

My absolute favorite long nosed pliers are Klein (for heavy duty applications). That's really the only Klein hand tool I use. They are strong and I don't have to worry about them failing. I have others for lighter work, which are usually thinner.

 

[mrspeed]

I have several brands for each of several styles of long nose pliers. I think my favorite heavy duty pliers are probably the Snap On, but it's really close between those and the Klein and Craftsman/SK/Western Forge. My favorite "needle nose" are probably the Knipex, which is heresy based on others' reviews of Knipex needle nose pliers. My favorite all around pliers are probably the Facom. They have a similar heavy duty design as Snap On with the thinness of the Knipex, VBW, and Gedore. I really like all the pliers pictured though, as these don't even include the ones I plan to get rid of.



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