Knipex pliers wrench which is more versatile

[eschoendorff]

For general purposes use, the 10” or the 12” in your opinion?

 

[scooby074]

I have the 10, 12 and the 6". I use the 6" most of all by far. The 12 is nice when you need it, but the head is relitively huge.

Between the 10 and the 12 , I use the 10 way more.

Biggest problem with the plierswrenches IMHO is the slow adjust time and the precision required to fit the nut. Each stop on the adjustment teeth only allows for a few fractions of an inch on the wrench jaws. I frequently find myself having to adjust the jaws by one or two teeth to fit the nut Im trying to turn. Its not like a pair of channelocks where there is a lot of jaw movement for each adjustment position.

I think they do offer an auto-adjust version now which might be interesting to try. Hmm. Maybe it isnt the plierswrench that is offered in auto adjust? https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B000X4PTWM/?tag=atomicindus04-20

 

[superautobacs]

It seems like forever .... since I last saw you!


I also have a 6, 10, and 12", with the 6" being the most used.

 

[davethorik]

I have the 10" and the 5", use them about the same amount. I haven't found myself needing any larger.

 

[Strouty]

It really depends on how strong you are, a weakling would need the larger pliers for more leverage. I had custom 3/8" ones made since I eat my spinach and wheaties.

 

[eschoendorff]

It seems like forever .... since I last saw you!


I also have a 6, 10, and 12", with the 6" being the most used.

It’s been a while... but I’m still alive and kicking!

Seems like I should consider the 6” and 10”

 

[Professional Tool User]

I only have the 10". There are some occasions when I wish I had the 12" because the 10" didn't open up wide enough. The same goes for wanting a smaller size when the 10" is too bulky in a tight spot. But overall, the 10" works at least 95% of the time when I use it. If you can afford the 3 pc set with the 7", 10", and 12", get it. If not, just buy the 10".

 

[rmsg0040]

7 and 10 would be a good combo

 

[gregpack]

Those things are pretty bulky when working on machinery. I have the 10" but rarely use them. I use the 7" most of all. I also like the smallest alligators which I believe are also 7".

 

[General Geoff]

10" seems to be the best compromise in size, capacity and leverage. the 12" are a lot bigger, and won't fit in nearly as many places.

 

[JBH]

My Knipex I use most is the 5” actually. Surprisingly useful. But the PW I use most is the 7.5” (192mm) VBW Powergrip. I prefer their handle shape and balance over Knipex’s.

 

[jeepinerdeep]

I have a 12 at work, company owned tool. It is pretty enormous.

I have the baby one and the 10 at home, I'd stick with those.

 

[reptilezs]

7 and 10. i have the 12 as well. never use it

 

[rlitman]

I have the 5", 7" 10" and 12". The 5" stays in the house (my wife thought it was too cute), so it doesn't get used enough. The 7" sees the most use for me, followed by an even split among the 10" and 12".

 

[rustbucket5]

if your using the pliers professionally get the 7 10 and 12, i use all 3 very often

 

[matthew]

I have a 7", 10" and 12" - and as a general purpose home user, I probably use the 10" the most. Very convenient for a lot of plumbing applications, plus spots around the shop on t-bolts, saw blade arbors, etc.

I've been surprised I don't use the 12" more often, but sometimes that's what you find out when you buy a tool...

I had also expected to use the 7" more, but have been going to 1/4" sockets instead of adjustable wrenches or pliers wrenches on a lot of around the house stuff.

 

[matthew]

I only have the 10". There are some occasions when I wish I had the 12" because the 10" didn't open up wide enough. The same goes for wanting a smaller size when the 10" is too bulky in a tight spot. But overall, the 10" works at least 95% of the time when I use it. If you can afford the 3 pc set with the 7", 10", and 12", get it. If not, just buy the 10".

And I would second that...

 

[jgromada]

I have a 10" as a compromise in size vs usefulness

The reality is there is less and less to use this for. I used to use pipe wrenches on my drain pipes mostly but those are now replaced with PVC. I did have to loosen up tie rods on a steering rack and that did work quite well.

 

[Crazyjake8493]

I have both the pliers wrench and Cobras in 7" and 10" and the 7's get used a lot more than the 10's, though the 10" are great for bigger fasteners or more torque. I find anything small than the 7's to be uncomfortable to use unless you have small hands.

 

[PhysicsDude]

I'd go 10". The max jaw size on the 10" is 2" or 52mm, how often do you need to grip a nut or surface larger than that? The mouth opens very wide for how long the handles are. 10" is still small enough to stick in your back pocket.

 

[FigureItOut]

I have the 7", and never find myself wishing it was bigger, or I'd have the 10" by now. It depends on what you work on of course, but I don't see many guys recommending the 12" as a first or only PW.

I think they do offer an auto-adjust version now which might be interesting to try. Hmm. Maybe it isnt the plierswrench that is offered in auto adjust? https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B000X4PTWM/?tag=atomicindus04-20

OP is looking for versatility, those auto-adjust cobras are awesome. Other than basic needle nose, I don't think I have a set of gripping/leverage pliers I grab more often than my auto-adjust. I love them.



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[protegeV]

UPS just dropped mine off. I'll let you know after I give them a test run this weekend

 

[eschoendorff]

UPS just dropped mine off. I'll let you know after I give them a test run this weekend

 

[ticci]

I have couple pairs of 10s and one pair of 12s. I would choose 12 over 10 any day, dont feel that the head is a lot bogger than on 10s. Just a bit more leverage.

I use them for everything from rounded bolts to hoseclamps and breaking parts loose.

 

[luca.abbatiello]

I have an 87 02 180 cobra and an 87 51 250 cobra ES. But I have verified that the little one makes more play between the jaws. Is this normal for you?

 

[Qualitytools]

I started out with a 12, had it for a few years and recently found a deal on a 10 so I bought it. Compared to the 12 that I am use to the 10 seems small but......I am sure I will get use to the 10.

 

[PelicanPines]

It really depends on how strong you are, a weakling would need the larger pliers for more leverage. I had custom 3/8" ones made since I eat my spinach and wheaties.

People with really small hands prefer a smaller Pliers Wrench.

I would not be able to commit to one or two sizes... I believe I have 4 different sizes... with duplicates of several sizes.

 

[Qualitytools]

I just happen to receive an email from Knipex with some new and improved products one of them being the Plierwrench, so here is what they have to say:

KNIPEX Tools Introduces New and Improved 10" Pliers Wrench


KNIPEX Tools introduced a new and improved version of its popular 10-inch Pliers Wrench.

The new Pliers Wrench is 15 percent lighter than the previous model and features an increased jaw capacity of two inches, as well as a narrow jaw profile for accessibility into confined areas. The Pliers Wrench is now available in a new black atramentized finish or in the original chrome plated finish. Other new features for the Pliers Wrench include recessed areas for a better grip and laser-etched inch markings that can be used to set the jaw width before working with the Pliers Wrench. The Pliers Wrench's previous comfort grip handle has been slimmed down to allow for easier removal from tool pouches and pockets.

The full Pliers Wrench line is forged and oil-hardened in chrome, vanadium electric steel and is available in 5" to 16" lengths with capacities from 7/8" to 3 3/8". Zero backlash jaw pressure prevents damage to edges, and the tool's smooth jaws are designed to prevent it from marring any workpiece surfaces. The parallel jaws evenly distribute force for a secure grip that is 10 times the pressure applied to the handles.

"With a lighter design, increased jaw capacity and improved pinch guard, we reinvented the Pliers Wrench with the hands of our customers in mind," said Todd Shumate, President, KNIPEX Tools. "Now, users can more easily get strong gripping performance in hard-to-reach areas without the risk of getting blood blisters or experiencing hand or finger pinching."

 

[Gila Monster]

Once you start using Knipex, it's hard to go back to another plier brand. I find 10" and under is mainly when I need them.