Looking for a quality mini plier set
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plinker
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Channellock brought their mini pliers back, may be worth checking out. Looks like a nice set.
https://www.channellock.com/product/tool-roll-6lc/
I had bought some older S-K/Facom mini pliers a few years ago and they are very nice.
https://www.channellock.com/product/tool-roll-6lc/
I had bought some older S-K/Facom mini pliers a few years ago and they are very nice.
eschoendorff
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Are those the ones from France with the green grips? If so I have those too and they are quite nice
plinker
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I ran a general search for "electronics pliers" on Amazon, Looks like the Klein, Knipex & other Euro pliers are around 30$ each. It may take some shopping around to get the best price on any brand.
I found Epstein's has the Channellocks a bit cheaper,
https://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/catalogsearch/result/?q=little+champ
plinker
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Yep, got them from Epstein's. Wish I would have bought another set.
ARFLY
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I have the Channellocks sold by Epstein and they are nice. Check Ebay, sometimes the Channellocks are cheaper there.
Rabid Badger
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Looks like Sunex sells a comprehensive set for ~$55. Not sure where they're made but if they're up to the quality of their other tools they would be worth looking into.
For flush cutters you'll have a hard time beating the $5 Hakkos. They perform as well or better than my $33 Kleins.
For flush cutters you'll have a hard time beating the $5 Hakkos. They perform as well or better than my $33 Kleins.
What are you using them for?
I do a lot of electronics work. Hakko CHP is my go to brand. Really hard to beat the price/quality.
https://www.hakkousa.com/products/chp-tools/chp-hand-tools.html
And on a completely unrealted note if you are doing really precise work, their tweezers are top notch.
I do a lot of electronics work. Hakko CHP is my go to brand. Really hard to beat the price/quality.
https://www.hakkousa.com/products/chp-tools/chp-hand-tools.html
And on a completely unrealted note if you are doing really precise work, their tweezers are top notch.
matt_i
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Erem pliers & cutters are quite nice but are like a holesaw into your bank account 
But very high quality tools.
But very high quality tools.eschoendorff
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Hakko pliers look good but the price seems too good to be true. Where are they made?
That’s my recommendation; unless your work involves using them all day long then the more expensive options might make sense. Even in that case I’d start with Tekton then upgrade the type that ends up getting the most use.
jgromada
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I really like Lindstrom precision pliers but then again I didn't have to pay for them
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Hakko's pliers and cutters are made in Italy.
If you want quality, then look for Tronex, Swanstrom, Lindstrom, SO, Erem, old Diamond. (IMHO SO doesn't get enough credit for their electronics/precision line of pliers - they are really top shelf).
I prefer to buy them ala carte but If you want a decent set at a really good price, then get the 3 pc Doyle set from HF. The Doyle plier lineup is impressive.
I prefer to buy them ala carte but If you want a decent set at a really good price, then get the 3 pc Doyle set from HF. The Doyle plier lineup is impressive.
That looks like a huge downgrade from their previous Schmitz-made mini pliers, without much corresponding price decrease.
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Channellock singles would be a good choice - I wouldn't buy that set as there are several there I'd never use. Quality mini pliers are expensive so maybe HF or Tekton if you dont want to spend $$$ on a 3-4. I have NWS classic line minis and they're great but really expensive now.