NWS pliers: chrome or titan finish?

[Steve_P]

just curious on what those that actually have these pliers, and have used them, prefers. It's tough to beat the appearance chrome but I'm wondering if it would chip on a cutting edge? And of course if anyone has another brand of pliers with chrome plating, pls weigh in. I have an old pair of chrome plated Diamond slip joint pliers and they still look great.

 

[slipjointed]

I like the appearance of the chrome better, but the super kickass 9" American style lineman they sell only comes in Titanium with dipped grips.

 

[franzdom]

Their finish 49 chrome isn't shiny but rather a dull silver finish. It is my preference, though I like finish 69 too. I prefer the chrome because the yellow handles are more distinctive, the 69's look a lot more like Knipex.

http://shop.nws-tools.de/index.php/en/industrial-tools/ausfuhrung-49.html

 

[Hlidskjalf]

I never used chrome for any pliers. I have all titan finish and it's the best way to go with pliers. I know I would destroy that chrome the way I use my pliers at work.

 

[Steve_P]

where are all the NWS owners? I know there are a bunch here....

 

[CHRIS LUCKYMAN]

where are all the NWS owners? I know there are a bunch here....

Most of them are at work, without their tools. Wait until they get home in a couple of hours.

 

[gatewaysysop]

where are all the NWS owners? I know there are a bunch here....

I'm here!

I personally prefer the titan finish, figured I'd muck up the chrome eventually. That and it contrasts so nicely with the red and white handles, plus they fit in well with their Knipex buddies in the pliers drawer.

 

[Kenwc]

+1 Titan....when I spent that much on pliers...I wanted them to be somewhat unique looking

 

[bart1]

I have Titan. And i like them.

 

[kissmeimgerman]

I also have titan, no issues.

 

[Steve_P]

how does the titan finish hold up? Is it easily prone to scratching?

Anyone with feedback on how the chrome holds up?

 

[cundifc]

Where are you guys buying these online?

 

[bart1]

Search on here for Ash, germanhandtools and NWS.

 

[cundifc]

Have you bought from germanhandtools.com?

 

[ash95608]

Where are you guys buying these online?

www.german-hand-tools.com all NWS tools on there are in stock.
Thanks Ash

 

[PrecisionTools]

I've been amazed at how durable the titan finish is actually. I have been cutting some pretty serious hardened wire with a set of Titan finish Heavy Duty Lever Side Cutters with negligible damage to the finish on the cutting edges. I didn't think it would be that good...

 

[not-required]

Have you bought from germanhandtools.com?

I have bought from there and it was nothing short of a awesome transaction. My order came all the way to Hawaii and it didnt even take long.

 

[bart1]

Have you bought from germanhandtools.com?

No, but I bought some from ash (post 15) on the classifieds here before he had GHT up and running. Couldn't have been a more perfect buying experience.

 

[cundifc]

www.german-hand-tools.com all NWS tools on there are in stock.
Thanks Ash

I will be placing an order soon! Thank you