Channel lock brand

[the mick]

I'm getting a new assortment of pliers, I'm tired of junk. I've been looking at the channel lock brand, I can get a assortment of 4 to 6 for less than $80. What do you use?

 

[DTB]

My whole pliers drawer is full of blue if that says anything...Can't go wrong with Channel lock but I've been using some Knipex and they are great as well.

 

[lotsoftools]

I have a few different brands, including Channel Lock. They're my favorite.

 

[Gary S]

I have mostly Channel lock pliers in my toolbox. They are US made, and are a good quality plier.

 

[Higgins]

Although my favorite color is "Red", the tool drawer is all Blue!

AL

 

[Brownsfan]

Mostly channellock here as well. Followed by Snap on. The only snap on pliers I have are things channellock don't make(long reach needle nose etc). Never broke any at all

 

[kts]

I just bought my first Channellock plier the other day and wow it's so much nicer and a pleasure to use than the old who know's what brand that I had been using. I'm planning to replace all my other pliers and cutters with more Channellock soon.

 

[Stuey]

If you go with Channellock, they'll never let you down.

 

[foreverfalcon40]

I use Craftsman Arc Jointers...all of them up to 16in". What I like about Craftsman...is that if the teeth get worn...warranty them out for new ones. Just keep mine lubricated well so it is not a p.i.t.a. to use.

 

[stonesfan68]

You cannot go wrong with Channellock. I have their linesman pliers, 6.5" to 16" slip joints and several other varieties. They are still made in the USA.

In terms of customer service, I recently sent a pair of pliers to Channellock for warranty. I mailed them in with a note (no receipt or proof of purchase) and a week later a brand-new pair showed up in the mail. It isn't as convenient as Craftsman, but I thought that was really good service.

 

[Chuck122]

Love the quality, love the price... What more can i say

 

[Applesauce]

I absolutely love all my Channellocks (two pairs of side cutters, and four or five pairs of slip-joint pliers from 6" to 18", and lockring pliers that I don't absolutely love).

I got a pair of Klein side cutters recently, and they're sharper and cut easier than the Channellocks, but they just don't feel as nice. I'm not going to retire them just yet, but they're not replacing any Channellocks yet, either.

 

[Tucker99]

Can get Channellocks anywhere but never see them on sale.

 

[Subyroo651]

Can get Channellocks anywhere but never see them on sale.

Most are priced pretty fairly as it is, I would rather see less sales with steady prices than more sales and Made in China

 

[cburnscrx]

Can get Channellocks anywhere but never see them on sale.

It's not a huge savings, but if you have a Menards near, they often run 11% off sales or a "if it fits in this bag" sales...

 

[RedFordTruck]

Northern tool often has really good prices on Channellock. I got a 3-piece set of V-jaw pliers for $17.99 after sale priced at $22.99 and then I used a $5 off $15 coupon.

Regular priced at $29.99

 

[buco]

Channellock is the best bang for the buck in my opinion.

 

[PowerGenGuy]

What BUCO said. Good price and good tools. CT always puts them on sale. - have several pair, 369 for my electrical work, love em, not keen on the dykes, klien has the good dykes hands down, and water pumps, great, cable cutters, awesome, 460 are good

 

[Gary S]

Can get Channellocks anywhere but never see them on sale.

Menards regularly has awesome sales on Channelock pliers. Shop there.

 

[metaldad]

Channellock........... USA pliers,
I have ALOT of blue handles.

 

[eddie1278]

I'm an electrician so I need pliers for conduit fittings and Channellock is what I use and lots of other pros do too. Knipex is really good too but I like to support my country and companies with long histories in the USA.

I have the 440 and 460s. Thinking about getting a pair of 480s those things are so big you can grip someones neck with them!

 

[rusty65]

I have channel lock linesman needle noose and dykes and of the three the dykes are my least favorite not to say that they are bad but I am not a fan of the knife and anvil cutting edges....

 

[wise]

All my Pliers are Channellock, USA Mac (Which look identical to channellocks except for the handle colour), and Snap-On. Never had a problem with channellocks in any way and they hold there own against pliers that are two or three times as expensive! Even my side-cutters which have been used bajillions of times, and often abused, still cut like brand new.

Also, I've never seen anybody talk about Channellock Spanish Made mini-adjustable wrenches on here, but they're amazing for hydraulic lines. They look exactly like the snap-on ones (which are also made in Spain), but for a much better price!

 

[arbadacarba]

If your in Canada, Canadian Tire often runs sales. I bought my entire collection this Christmas at 40% off. Worked out to 10 - 17 dollars each.

 

[senlow]

Also, I've never seen anybody talk about Channellock Spanish Made mini-adjustable wrenches on here, but they're amazing for hydraulic lines. They look exactly like the snap-on ones (which are also made in Spain), but for a much better price!

Yes, Irega adjustable wrenches are great. I have a few. There have been numorous mentions of these adjustable wrenches.

 

[buttface]

Channel locks rule, proudly made in Pennsylvania USA. Excellent quality, comfortable feel, durable... MADE FOR LIFE

 

[wise]

Yes, Irega adjustable wrenches are great. I have a few. There have been numorous mentions of these adjustable wrenches.

You just answered a question I had for a while. I didn't know they were Irega.

 

[d.mcfarland]

I am in the same dilemma ... could use old mixed pliers or could get a full set now and have them for the rest of my life.

I'm going Channellock for quality, price, customer service, and pride. A company that specializes in pliers wouldn't stay in business if they didn't make a top notch product. I've decided to put my trust in them.

 

[jeffmoss26]

I have a mix of Klein, Channellock, and Craftsman pliers. It does not get any better than Meadville Blue!!

 

[wise]

d.mcfarland, you're making a good call. You seriously can't go wrong with Channellocks. The only plier I think is better than Channel locks is Snap-On's Talon grip Slip Joint vs Channellocks Slipjoint. Which is weird because I use Mac's Slip-Joint and have never had an issue.

 

[ihateminimumwage]

All my new pliers are Channellock with some Klein dykes, wire strippers and crimpers thrown in.
Besides those two brands, all I have are some misc ancient Williams USA & Snap-On pliers, and Craftsman ignition pliers.

 

[#1SomeGuy]

If your in Canada, Canadian Tire often runs sales. I bought my entire collection this Christmas at 40% off. Worked out to 10 - 17 dollars each.

They're on for 25% off this week.

 

[buco]

Channel locks rule, proudly made in Pennsylvania USA. Excellent quality, comfortable feel, durable... MADE FOR LIFE

Also a Union product if anyone is into that.

 

[atwageman]

I've got several of Channel Locks offerings. Great bang for the buck. Some of what I have is pushing 20 years old.

 

[crewchief888]

the very 1st "good" pliers i bought were channellock

still in daily use 30 years later

i'll grab 30 year old channellocks before some nearly new mac's

i do i have a pair of knipex dykes that are really nice.

 

[ADSR]

Blue is best! And buying blue supports the USA.

Nuff said.

 

[Applesauce]

As others have said, if you're in Canada, Canadian Tire puts all Channellock products on sale four times a year (I think). I don't think I paid more than $25 for my 18" slip-joints.

 

[MPOWERD]

Grew up using my Dad's Channel Locks. They never failed. I have the complete set today but they are black handled, not blue. They say Channel Lock and USA... They work as well as my fathers did...

All Spec has the 3 piece set of tongue and groove pliers for only 35.32

https://www.all-spec.com/products/GS-3.html

 

[cburnscrx]

Also a Union product if anyone is into that.

Are you saying that as a reason not to buy? Or pro union...just checking. I have my opinion of unions, but I won't air it here.

I like Channel Lock (see earlier post), but I don't really think they're all that much better than many other offerings like Kobalt. I have both, so it's not like I don't have a head to head comparison. That said, if it's a toss up, might as well pick the USA product.

 

[CWP1616L]

You guys can't make up your mind whether CHANNELLOCK is one word or two words.