Lesser known Knipex tools

[Milwookie]

Everyone knows about the pliers wrench, and the cobra pliers, and maybe even the New England linesman, but Knipex makes hundreds of tools. What are some of their lesser known tools that you think are useful?

 

[T45]

I believe they sell OEM rebadges of witte screwdrivers

Also consider knipex makes loads more pliers that are top class eg,

wire rope cutters (on par with felco)
circlip pliers (precision series)
compact bolt cutters (co-bolt) [edit: see above]
wire cutters (high leverage, x-cut, and twinforce etc)

Things they don't make or make as good as Snap On

Long reach, duckbil, slip joints, needle nose

 

[davethorik]

Knipex addict here...

85 05 150 S02 - Ty-wrap/Cable tie/Zip tie removal pliers

Are those just a small pliers wrench?

I saw these at Menards, 10" auto adjusting water pump pliers (aka how you make Cobras cost as much as Plierswrenches, lol)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000X4PTWM/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[DHCrocks]

PVC pipe cutter


PVC/plumbing pipe wrench


wire strippers


wire rope shear

 

[maxpower_hd]

I don't have the photo but I used a set of the mini bolt cutters on some door cables and they worked awesome.

 

[Milwookie]

No they are not a normal pliers. The ty-wrap version is cut with grooves on the teeth

Ouch. $76 on Amazon.

 

[gdocktor3]

No they are not a normal pliers. The ty-wrap version is cut with grooves on the teeth

And why would someone benefit from having these? Does it make sense to also carry these in a tool belt when your wire cutters or needle nose pliers can do the same thing?

 

[Alchymist]

Knipex addict here...

71 11 200 - Spring loaded dipped cobolt (Asia only market and I got one)
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What's the difference between these and the 71 01 200? Just ordered one from Sears, $25.34 with points.


http://www.sears.com/knipex-8-in-le...d=IEx20160706SRSSTDOCFTransSRSOrderProcessing

 

[Alchymist]

PVC/plumbing pipe wrench

LOL - "Cannon Plug" pliers!

 

[T45]

What's the difference between these and the 71 01 200?

The 01 vs 11 in the p/n, and the 11 features the spring loaded operation. Springs tend to reduce stress on the hand, eg when doing alot of repetitive work. The wire rope cutters above also have a spring for similar reasons. The downside of the spring is you need to add a closure mechanism and so you have two more point of complexity added to the design.

 

[buba]

Ouch. $76 on Amazon.

Crawford tool usually has the best prices on Knipex

 

[Milwookie]

Crawford tool usually has the best prices on Knipex

You're right: $63 shipped

http://www.crawfordtool.com/knipex_8605150S02.html

Edit: Although they're more expensive on the 7" pliers wrench. Still, worth shopping around.

 

[lilcraigford]

95 11 165A - Cable shears

Are the cable shears above considered an alternate version or an earlier version of these cable shears?

I see that the part numbers are the same except for the "A" tacked onto the end there. All of the 165mm cable shears on the Knipex (English) website appear to be a variant of the one I posted (link).

In any case I have a pair of the 95 11 165 (non "A") and love them! I bought them originally for cutting the 2 GA I am using for battery cables. When they first arrived I was worried they were too small for the task but they certainly proved me wrong! I keep them in a safe place so they aren't accidentally "repurposed" by someone.

The only other Knipex I own are a pair of diagonal cutters (74 01 250) and circlip pliers (48 21 J21). That'll change eventually!

 

[Brownsfan]

I have the bottom cable cutters. They are so convenient because they are so small. Plus they will cut all the to 0awg stranded wire in such a small package. I have a conventional set from Klein an these are better.

 

[allinon72]

Cable stripper

 

[white 450]

What's the difference between these and the 71 01 200? Just ordered one from Sears, $25.34 with points.


Off topic but I wanted to thank you for reminding me about points, I just ordered a pair and used them for a whopping total of $6.95. I've been meaning to get some forever. Thanks again.

 

[Tejaas]

Crawford tool usually has the best prices on Knipex

Thanks for this tip.

I've always bought my Knipex and Wera stuff from KC Tool Co.

Crawford appears to have them beat by a mile.


~Tejaas~

 

[mikebaker1129]

What are these ^ ?

 

[Dingleburry]

https://www.blackwoods.com.au/search/multigrips-plier-wrench-aviation-knipex/308235479

Laser etched faces.

Theres also a pliers wrench attachment for breaking scribed tile

 

[yjWrangler]

I really want to try the hose clamp pliers, just not sure they're worth the price

 

[Mstrfxit12]

This is one that has saved me numerous times. Its really helpful if you work on lots of different control cabinets

 

[nbruno]

I really want to try the hose clamp pliers, just not sure they're worth the price

I used a set a week or so ago, the next day I ordered them. They're that good, just make sure you get the locking handle.

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[Jeremy77]

. These Orbis branded pliers are on the Knipex website. They stay in my house bag and have been quite handy. Work really well for wiring ceiling fans, fixtures etc.

 

[Crazyjake8493]

Cobolt mini-bolt cutters, super knips, electrical installation pliers, and soft jaw pliers are some of my favorites.

 

[WittHay]

Recently bought a Knipex pipe wrench with the S-type jaw. Haven't used it yet but figured it might be useful for turning or twisting out tie rod ends