I'll vote for the Knipex Precision series. A little pricey. In the end you will spend a little less than double the Snap on because they are not convertible but that is one of the reasons I like them better. One thing that may be a turn off is the lack of a 45* version. My checkbook likes it though. I'd probably use them as much or more than 90s, but get by just fine without for the most part. For the reall big ones I use a Hi Tech t dealio.
They take up the left side of this drawer now, moving them into a pliersrack though in a different drawer to free up space.
I thought so until i got forged snappys. The knipex got traded in.
Which Knipex did you have? I hate any pliers that is convertible, always feels sloppy. I played with the forged snappys before settling on Knipex. Just a lot nicer to me. Plus Snap On doesn't have the big sum *******. I probably use the big ones the most actually. The slim tips, due to not being convertible, do fit into tighter spots. Its negligible, but still there.
Have used the Knipex at work for quite a while. Recently got a set of the Wiha magic tips and will be buying more. The Knipex are very nice, but the Wiha doesn't let rings go shooting off into BFE every time your grip slips with oily hands.
I wanted to trip some of those, but realize I have no need to replace my snap ring pliers. I haven't had them go shooting off but still have enough that want to twist once and awhile with the Knipex. DK if any pliers prevents that though. Be interesting to see.
Not sure with Knipex, I have some of their pliers. Not sure if they're comfortable. And I guess the piano inserts are suppose to be more durable?
Are you in production work where you will honestly find yourself holding a snap ring pliers more than 30 minutes a day? The Knipex are comfortable, the handles on them and the snappys are similar. Knipex are a bit more grippy when you hands are drenched in ATF, but the snap ons clean up much nicer. Any high end snap rings pliers will be comfortable for the limited use they see. Remember you are buying nice snap ring pliers that have dedicated sizes, not the one size fits all with tips, so each pliers is not going to see a ton of use compared to other tools where comfort is more important. Pliers like the Wiha and Knipex are used on production lines though.
Piano wire is the "hardest" when talking euro tools. If you look through a lot of their catalogs they have a lot of standards that help you compare across brands.
I really wouldn't use these much so not looking to spend much. How's the channel lock offerings?
All that I see they offer is the convertible tip deals that everyone sells. I hate those but thats just me.
