channel lock vs klein

[toolguy55]

hello everyone i was just thinking about who makes a superior pair of needlenose please post your favorite. and sorry if their were spelling errors and sorry if someone was already done this

 

[Teken]

Your question comes down to personal preference and availability of said tool. Most of the electrical guys I know only use Klein.

Whereas, those who are more industrial use a combination of both Klein & Channellock. I use both and do have a preference depending upon the job I am doing.

Teken . . .

 

[jbberns]

All Klein except for my channellock pliers!!

 

[jeff000]

Knipex for most everything here. Got tired of how cheap Klein has gitte, I can now cut fish tape without it gaping my cutters.

Klein for screwdrivers though.

 

[rodm1]

Knipex and NWS. I had a post a few weeks ago about the quality problems with some of the other brands. Klein's and Channel lock are about 2 times the size of Knipex for the equivalent model.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=154799

 

[Speedy Petey]

Another vote for Knipex, if that is an option for you. You can get anything online, but you may want to hold them to see if you like them.
Even HD and Lowes carry Knipex now.

 

[Trucky]

For spring tempered needle nose: Knipex.
Regular: Channellock or Klein.

Channellock gets my vote for value alone.