Knipex Pliers Wrench 5" or 7"

[rick carpenter]

I want a smaller pair for hard to reach small plumbing and for (re-)straightening copper wire for electric installs etc. I'm thinking the 7" would be fine but are they worth the $45+? What size do y'all like?

I have the 10" pair.

 

[openwheelracing88]

I got a 5" and 10", I use it for homeowner plumbing jobs. So I recommend 5". Their jaws open very wide, so I figure the smaller the better considering tight spots we have to work in.

 

[Chromdome35]

I bought the 7" for use around the house. LOVE the 7". So far it's handled everything with ease that I've tried it on.

Highly Recommended.

 

[davethorik]

I have the 5" and 10" they are both handy, but I would like to try the 7".

 

[Rich+]

I'm a bit confused, are you thinking of the standard Cobra pliers? Adding "Wrench" in the subject threw me off.

But, I always like to remind people of the budget option: Sears rebrands Knipex as Craftsman: http://www.sears.com/craftsman-2-pc...lerId=SEARS&prdNo=14&blockNo=14&blockType=G14

 

[Heavy Metal Doctor]

I'm a bit confused, are you thinking of the standard Cobra pliers? Adding "Wrench" in the subject threw me off.

But, I always like to remind people of the budget option: Sears rebrands Knipex as Craftsman: http://www.sears.com/craftsman-2-pc...lerId=SEARS&prdNo=14&blockNo=14&blockType=G14

No. Those are pretty standard design slip-jaw pliers. Knipex "Pliers Wrench" is it's own specific tool. Basically a pair of pliers, but with smooth jaws that come together in a compound action that keeps the jaw faces parallel like a traditional adjustable wrench.

edit: look here: http://knipex-tools.com/index.php?id=1023&page=group_detail&parentID=1368&groupID=1500&artID=

 

[ocloc24]

I'm a bit confused, are you thinking of the standard Cobra pliers? Adding "Wrench" in the subject threw me off.

But, I always like to remind people of the budget option: Sears rebrands Knipex as Craftsman: http://www.sears.com/craftsman-2-pc...lerId=SEARS&prdNo=14&blockNo=14&blockType=G14

You know about Knipex but don't know what a Pliers Wrench is???? Do yourself a favor and buy some. You'll thank me.

I get furious anytime I use a normal adjustable wrench now. So much faster and more secure. Great for sheet metal as well

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[ocloc24]

Also I love my 7" pair. They're small enough that I can put then in my pocket and forget about but big enough to handle most fasteners you'd run into. Plumbing as well

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[archirelic]

You can also frequently find the 7" pliers wrench on Ebay for around 35 bucks shipped.

 

[Empty Pockets]

I have the 86 03 150 6" version. Love them

 

[McFarmer]

I bought the smaller one, don't think I've ever used it. Just didn't seem to be the right tool for the job.

Maybe I should force myself to pick it up once in a while and learn to like it.

 

[jgromada]

i am confused about how the pliers-wrench operates. Does it lock in place? How different is from the Cobras?

 

[davethorik]

i am confused about how the pliers-wrench operates. Does it lock in place? How different is from the Cobras?

It locks in place much like a cobra for size adjustment. However the jaws stay parallel to each other, and are flat and smooth. It is like an adjustable wrench, but with plier handles. Where as the cobra is basically a different take on tongue and groove pliers.

 

[jgromada]

It locks in place much like a cobra for size adjustment. However the jaws stay parallel to each other, and are flat and smooth. It is like an adjustable wrench, but with plier handles. Where as the cobra is basically a different take on tongue and groove pliers.

For plumbing tasks which would you say is better?

 

[davethorik]

For plumbing tasks which would you say is better?

They both work for plumbing. However myself personally, I use 10" Cobras and a 10" adjustable wrench when doing basic plumbing tasks. I have found that the Cobras take the place of a pipe wrench for virtually all of household small diameter pipe jobs, because of how well they bite and hold on.

The pliers wrench could be used instead of the adjustable wrench, however it is my preference to use the adjustable.

 

[Steve_P]

The 7" is way more useful. The 5" has very narrow jaws, I almost never use it.

 

[BMack37]

Honestly, both. 5" is tiny but that's good because it fits in tight spots. 7" is a lot more versatile, it can handle really large lower-torque fasteners and obviously smaller as well. The 7" is sort of like having a 6" and 10" (but stubby) adjustable wrench.

If you're getting one, get the 7" first.

 

[apdxyk]

Cobra and Alligator of all sizes are good to me. The wrench is useless in my application, takes more effort for the same task an adjustable wrench does with ease.

 

[Rarified27]

You can also frequently find the 7" pliers wrench on Ebay for around 35 bucks shipped.

Can you post a link if you have one? I can't find anything below $45-ish.

 

[VIENNAGAMBIT]

Any thoughts on the comfort grip vs the dipped? Looks like a $5 difference...

 

[davethorik]

Any thoughts on the comfort grip vs the dipped? Looks like a $5 difference...

I don't have any of their composite grips, but my Cobras are branded Craftsman, and the Cman versions get double dipped handles. They are more comfortable than std when doing a repetitive or strenuous task.

 

[SRSemenza]

I have the dipped Pliers Wrench but I have the comfort grips on several others. The comfort grips are nice. The only thing I can think of maybe against the comfort grips on a small pliers wrench is that it might be easier to manipulate the dipped handles in awkward small space. I don't mean the size would get in the way but that the thinner handles might be easier to use between fingers when having to work around the back of a pipe or something.

Seth

 

[rick carpenter]

Any thoughts on the comfort grip vs the dipped? Looks like a $5 difference...

I prefer dipped handles for just about everything though my Kobalt end nippers handles are comfort grip size and my Milwaukee and Klein Kurve strippers are about halfway in between.