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Knipex Pliers Wrench (86 03 180) 180mm - $90.48 Shipped ($81.38 w/Amazon Prime) @ Amazon US via AU

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Knipex Pliers Wrench (86 03 180) 180mm - $90.48 Shipped ($81.38 w/Amazon Prime) @ Amazon US via AUAffiliate
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Edit: just for clarification these are the Gen 2. They differ then Gen 1 by
* Laser etched jaw markings.
* Handles are satin vs smooth.
* Metal handles are thinner but have less flex.
* Jaws have wider range but has larger gap between the handles.
* Lighter weight approx 30g lighter

Lowest price I've seem them go for in a while. These Knipex Pliers Wrench are a fantastic tool that replaces a number of tools.

This 180mm sized version has jaws that can accommodate nuts and fittings to approx 34~mm in size.
I my case replaced a entire set of spanners and gripping tools.

I usually have these in my toolbag or bike kit for portability.

Description.

*With narrow gripping jaws- for fastening/loosening situations requiring a slim tool
*Fast adjustment by pushing a button directly on the work piece and replaces a complete set of spanners
*Parallel jaws allow infinitely variable gripping of all widths to the specified maximum size
*For careful installation of finished-surface components and also tile breaking
*Lever transmission greater than 10-1 for strong gripping power

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  • Michalek on 07/07/2020 - 17:16

    Haven't got these myself but I do have a bunch of other Knipex pliers/cutters. Absolutely amazing quality. Will be picking these up as they look quite good!

  • mudvin on 07/07/2020 - 17:21

    These are great, and 180mm is the perfect size for most tbings

  • LoungeLizard on 07/07/2020 - 17:22
    +1

    Silver/satin one: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B000X4KP1C?smid=A4XRJ8S0WXSO0&t…

    Other sizes are also priced well. We have these at work, very useful, kinda like a shifter that grips.

    Slightly cheaper at ebay, although seller is away so will take some time to deliver

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Knipex-86-03-180-Pliers-Wrench-8…

    • Shaun Prawn on 07/07/2020 - 20:40
      +3

      I have bought loads off Knipex stuff from that ebay store you listed… Takes a while to get here from Germany but the price difference compared to what they charge at tool shops here in Australia is huge… I bought this cable stripping knife for ~$40 from olsenstore, and total tools has the same knife for $105:

      https://www.totaltools.com.au/95760-knipex-knife-striping-ca…

      Definitely recommend Olsenstore.

      • myoda on 08/07/2020 - 00:02

        Saved ebay seller for when I need quality tools…

    • andrew229 on 07/07/2020 - 23:18

      Thanks , the ebay shop prices are good

  • DoomTrooper on 07/07/2020 - 17:23
    +2

    Other than being better at holding the selected size, how do these differ to a normal shifter spanner?
    Not knocking it and 100% agree that Knipex is great quality.

    • LoungeLizard on 07/07/2020 - 17:31
      +6
      • They grip as you turn, so very little chance of slipping/rounding edges.
      • Don't need to take the tool off the nut while tightening/loosing, just relax the grip to reposition
      • Adjusting to new size is much faster
    • noob999 on 07/07/2020 - 17:32
      +2

      shifting spanner has no clamping force, as you try and turn the shifting spanner can open slightly and then can round off the corners.

      Knipex pliers also grip with a parallel force on the jaws so they work better then those adjustable pliers, that is why they are good on finished-surface components like chromed nuts.

      • Fappo on 07/07/2020 - 21:11
        +2

        "as you try and turn the shifting spanner can open slightly and then can round off the corners"
        That's why they're best referred to as 'nut f**kers', not shifting spanners.

    • BBear53 on 07/07/2020 - 20:43

      They're mulit grips, different from a shifter and not a replacement. It's more similar to a monkey wrench. With the clamp facing away, as you push forward and this increases the clamping force while also giving you the leverage to turn pipes/rods. I've got older knipex ones with a v shape cutout for grabbing onto rods/pipes better.

    • madturbo123 on 07/07/2020 - 23:14

      These are widely used spanners in industrial electrical where brass cable glands can't have knicks or marks on it when in hazardous areas.

      These don't leave marks like accidental slipages like ordinary shifters.

  • KLoNe on 07/07/2020 - 17:29
    +6

    Good price, but I'd get the comfort grip style. Knipex Comfort Grip tools are the most ergonomic tools I've ever used and they've never broken on me.

    Source: Electrician and Instrumentation Technician for over a decade.

    EDIT: The 10" version is hella cheap too.

    • Shaun Prawn on 07/07/2020 - 20:43
      +1

      Also an electrician… But I honestly prefer the classic grips over the newer style ones… I have kinda small hands so I think that's why I find the classic style better to hold.

      Edit: that is for pliers and side cutters etc (1 handed tools)… I think maybe with the adjustable wrench and multi grips then the comfort grips might be better.

  • jar-unit on 07/07/2020 - 18:09

    What size to get - This 7.25" or the 10" - they are about the same price - For day to day stuff bikes, furniture etc.

    • pegasusx on 07/07/2020 - 18:14

      180mm is the best range. Covers you with 34mm jaw range. There isn't much bigger than that in the hoise other then the odd shower head that requires larger.

      • [Deactivated] on 07/07/2020 - 19:53

        .yes

    • ASA on 07/07/2020 - 20:00

      I was thinking the same. I think the 10" is a better all-rounder

      • cam83 on 07/07/2020 - 21:04

        anybody done the conversions between the 7" and 10" into CM?
        such as minimum and maximum jaw grip size

      • rel on 07/07/2020 - 21:57

        Yes I went with the 10". Gives you a bit more leverage to turn the larger fasteners.

  • whitey on 07/07/2020 - 19:13
    +4

    Thanks for this post.
    I ordered the 10" with comfort grip.
    Don't forget the 7% Cashrewards.

  • Leeroy Jenkins on 07/07/2020 - 19:34
    +1

    Oh god, I've been wanting one for soo long, should I go for it? Should I go for it?

    • cainen on 07/07/2020 - 19:55
      +3

      Probably not but do it anyway. It's the OzB way.

    • pegasusx on 07/07/2020 - 20:41

      Yes. Just do it. Replaced 2 of my shifting spanners, most of my open wrenches, strap wrench for bathroom fittings.

  • Jiyujin on 07/07/2020 - 19:42

    Cheers, OP. Bought the 10" with comfort grip.

  • Ghost47 on 07/07/2020 - 19:55

    Only ever heard good things about Knipex. IIRC Adam savage is a fan of them.

    • siresteelhell on 07/07/2020 - 22:24

      I have knipex compact bolt cutters, they are awesome

  • ss3imkta on 07/07/2020 - 19:56
    +1

    I had these in my wish list.
    Slightly cheaper here for the 12" https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B005EXOK22/?coliid=I1D1UC6T6FR3…
    And in a 3-pack https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B005EXNT2Y/?coliid=I2BQBQ95T2V7…

    • Jimmoze on 08/07/2020 - 00:35
      +1

      How much was the 3 pack? Seems sold out now.

  • browser on 07/07/2020 - 19:59

    I wonder what's your current tool kit? That's worthy of addition of $90 pliers?

    • pegasusx on 07/07/2020 - 20:46

      They arent just pliers. They are pricey but they pretty much can do what my below tools do.
      If you factor that in then you prolly will buy the entire 125/150/180/250/300 series :)

      -Entire open wrench set.
      -Wera Joker ratcheting wrenches
      -2 open shifting spanners / plumbers wrenches 50mm
      -Strap wrench

    • truetypezk on 08/07/2020 - 01:07

      Quality tools come at a price but they are absolutely a pleasure to use. They will also probably outlast other more expensive toys you have bought.

  • PleasureMe on 07/07/2020 - 20:45
    -1

    This or the Better Grip?

    https://tvshop.com.au/products/better-grip-4-pc?variant=1293…

    • cam83 on 07/07/2020 - 20:52

      does it come with steak knives too?

    • pegasusx on 07/07/2020 - 20:54
      +1

      These will round the edges of your nuts or grip surface pretty bad. They only grip one side of the surface.

      If anything there is this tool from Knipex call Raptor which does a better job as its a smooth gripping surface

      • madturbo123 on 07/07/2020 - 23:25

        I've had these for 10+ yrs and they don't round edges if set to correct size. I rarely use it for nuts and bolts as I've only ever use them for ccg(or similar) cable glands

  • GreenRomeo on 07/07/2020 - 20:55

    This one may have better grip and cheaper too. I bought it for around $50 a year ago or so.

    https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B000X4PU80

    • rel on 07/07/2020 - 21:42
      +1

      This one is probably better for gripping most things, but the original one would be better for hex nuts and bolts. Almost tempted to get both!

    • stickyfingers on 07/07/2020 - 21:49
      +5

      Cobras have a completely different use case to the Pliers Wrench

      • cam83 on 07/07/2020 - 22:11
        +1

        yeah they have teeth more like traditional pliers, so they could bite into things more

  • pegasusx on 07/07/2020 - 20:55
    +3

    For anyone not sure about what these are. This video will show which tools they can replace.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUl62Ib8p0s

    • nfr on 07/07/2020 - 21:39

      Is it good for tightening stuff under the sink?

      • pegasusx on 07/07/2020 - 21:52
        +1

        Not this size. You'll find the 180mm bit to long to maneuver if space is an issue. If working in tight spaces then there is a 150mm / 7" or even a 125m/5" you can purchase.

  • BewareOfThe Dog on 07/07/2020 - 21:21
    +1

    Thanks op. That last video from Pegasus sold me.

  • klonky on 07/07/2020 - 21:56

    Is the 12 inch too big to get around undoing nuts for kids bikes? I'm looking at that size because it looks like it could do 50mm tow bar nuts

    • pegasusx on 08/07/2020 - 08:56

      Hey if just the wheel/axle nuts that fine. Anything like the handle bar clamp / steerer nut you won't be able to get it as they are tiny and wont be able to swing the tool around much.

  • lumiere on 07/07/2020 - 21:59

    Were these $68.43 earlier or is the price history at camelcamelcamel incorrect? Keepa shows $75.67?

    • whitey on 07/07/2020 - 22:32

      I think they are US prices?

      • lumiere on 07/07/2020 - 23:38

        I wondered too, but au.camelcamelcamel is normally in AUD and the price history at Amazon USA is different. Oh, well.

  • RangaWal on 07/07/2020 - 22:11

    Do these come in metric sizes?

  • Chazzozz on 07/07/2020 - 22:13
    +1

    Wow, it looks like you can really exert quite a grip on bolt heads with these. I have actually shorn off a couple before by using too much force (they were probably weakened already, I don't think I'm that strong!) so I could see that being a real danger with this tool if there was any question of the integrity of the bolt to begin with.

  • SickDmith on 07/07/2020 - 22:20
    +2

    Is it what we buy when there is no Eneloops and Shun is sold out too?

    • cam83 on 07/07/2020 - 22:56

      I was thinking i would give my son my rolex when I got older, but I think my knipex/wera/wiha tool collection will be better for him

  • marko62 on 08/07/2020 - 04:45
    +1

    I bought something very similar to these from Bunnings a few months back for $25 Trojan brand. I couldn't find them on Bunnings or Trojans website. Youtube AD though https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rCiof6Sgr4

    edit

    Found some on ebay https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/250MM-QUICKJAW-MULTIGRIP-WITH-RU…
    $25 plus postage

    • 1030510410 on 08/07/2020 - 14:43

      Just placed order for the Amazon UK ones and saw this after~~~
      Not sure about quality but at least the mechanism looks similar.

      • Nikopol on 08/07/2020 - 15:58

        Yup, direct clone, Knipex patten is expired a few years ago. Copy cat will just do direct clone while other reputable ones will design some unique features.

      • marko62 on 08/07/2020 - 16:26

        It is perfect for the purpose i bought it for, not putting it under any real stress but having said that it does seem to be reasonable quality.

  • Spic3y on 08/07/2020 - 06:45

    I bought a three pack of these a few years ago and they are bloody amazing! I've since 'lost' (I get the feeling someone pinched) the middle size but I use the small and big set almost daily.

  • pegasusx on 08/07/2020 - 09:23

    There is an amazing deal for the black 7" finish item. The only difference is the finish which are a bit more maintenance prone. Needs wipe down before storage to avoid rust spots.

    Credit to Nikpol for finding these
    Knipex Pliers Wrench 7” 180mm $54.43 + ~$10 Delivery @ Amazon UK via AU

  • cam83 on 14/07/2020 - 17:02

    anybody had the item shipped yet?

    • pegasusx on 18/08/2020 - 21:13

      Even cheaper! Cant change the title for some reason

      • OzBragain on 18/08/2020 - 23:48
        +1

        Happy for you to repost as a new deal

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