Icon "s-jaw adjustable pliers"

[AJHD]

Does anyone have a pair of these pliers?

I've seen some older posts and videos on YT, but nothing recent and nothing really about how well they work or hold up over time.

Speaking of these "Swedish style pipe wrenches" (brand not important)...

What do you use them for and how often do you use them?

Do you recommend owning/using them or do you opt for an alternative tool that works better for your use?

I had a pair of the Snap On PWZ pliers a few years ago, but I don't think that I ever used them and traded them back into my dealer at some point.

 

[four.cycle]

Does anyone have a pair of these pliers?

^ That particular design of "pipe wrench" is actually quite old. They've been popular in Russia and eastern Europe for decades.

I do not own any of this type. I have over a dozen conventional "pipe wrenches" here, none of which see much use, and all of which are on the block (unless I already shipped them out to unwitting GJ members.)


Lever Pipe Wrench 2020 Novoborisk Tool catalog pp 15

 

[KnurledNut]

I use a 600mm version. The jaws open to around 85mm. It doesn’t get used often, but has been beneficial to have around on several occasions.
Mine have a head angle similar to the ICON version, maybe a little steeper, and will get where a standard 90° pipe wrench won’t work.
I’ve also used them as giant pliers for pressing things together, also not possible with a fixed handle pipe wrench.
They have a narrower jaw and have worked where a 24” pipe wrench jaw was too wide but I needed more leverage than my 400mm cobras offered.
For general pipefitting, I still prefer Ridgid aluminum pipe wrenches, for similar reasons why I will sometimes choose an adjustable wrench over my Knipex pliers wrench.

 

[rust in the eye]

That is a Swedish pipe wrench. Can't speak to the Icon version but expect it would be good quality.
I like them a lot as they have a powerful grip but they do take some getting used to after using Stillson types for years.