how do wilde pliers compare to channel lock?

[bigjeff94]

Hey guys I'm looking to get some new pliers. I was first thinking to get a craftsman set but for the price it seems a better idea is to piece together what pliers I need from harry epsteins. I was reading the thread on wilde wednesday from a whIle back and wilde has some real nice stuff it seems. Anyway I definately noticed that channellock is more common but I really like the idea of those flush joint pliers. How do you guys think the two companies compare?

 

[1950mercury]

Cant go wrong either way

 

[ihateminimumwage]

I have a drawer full of Channellock, but the Wilde snap ring pliers I bought through HJE are extremely nice. I'll be buying some more Wilde through HJE in the future (especially the 2pc Pipe Wrench Plier set).

 

[royesses]

The Wilde are the same as craftsman USA. They are quality pliers. The Channellock's are quality products. I have all three brands and have never been unhappy with any of them. The Craftsman I have are flush fit as are the Wilde. The Wilde are adjustable for joint play (threaded pin) and the Craftsman are not.