Reddit mentions of Knipex 8603180 7-Inch Pliers Wrench (86 03 180)

> It's really hard to beat a crescent wrench

Knipex Pliers Wrench

Not cheap, but absofuckinglutely worth every single goddamn penny. If you're thinking about gifting someone a nut lathe, reevaluate how much you love them and get them some real tools instead.

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I would only recommend getting tools from these brands if you are a professional mechanic and have worked long enough to know what you want in a tool and are willing to spend a premium to have the best of the best. If you're just a home mechanic then you won't put enough use on a midrange set of tools to ever wear it out. This set of Hex Keys is great (Bondhus makes Park Tool's hex key sets) and should last you a lifetime as a home mechanic. For a screwdriver, just make sure you're getting one with a JIS tip instead of Phillips. Derailer Limit screws are JIS, not Phillips and using the wrong screwdriver on them can easily strip them. The Park Tool or Pedros sets are fine, as is any #2 JIS Screwdriver you find on Amazon. Personally, my favorite is the Vessel #2 JIS which isn't terribly pricey.

For bike specific tools just look at Park, Pedros, Birzman, Lezyne, and Unior. They all make quality stuff, so just go with whatever is cheapest. You may be able to find some no-name bike tools for cheap on Amazon, but then you're rolling the dice on quality.

Edit: Also, a Knipex plier wrench, while a bit pricey, is super high quality and can replace an entire set of metric wrenches.

from left to right mini bolt cutters , cable sheers , pliers wrench , cobra pliers , electricians pliers $80 is a good deal. and you can probably get more re-selling since they are brand new. I would also bet good money they are stolen.

A pair of these serve the purpose of an adjustable wrench better than any crescent wrench or ford wrench and I can't imagine water or rust would seize the adjusting mechanism like it would the roller screw on a normal adjusting wrench.

Much better than channel locks: https://www.amazon.com/Knipex-8603180-7-Inch-Pliers-Wrench/dp/B000X4KP1C

I got a set of these after seeing all the mechanics at work using them. They are of course a bit more awkward than having the correct wrench due to their size, but they will never ever round a bolt head which makes them superior to other adjustable wrenches or pliers. Perfect for an on board toolkit

You'll mar the head. Just invest in a Knipex.

> roll pins

Knipex flat jaw pliers will make your life better in every way when it comes to roll pins.

Pliers are super useful.

I think these days most homeowners could get by with one good locking pliers (e.g Vise Grips) and one good water-pump/tongue-and-groove pliers (e.g. Channellocks) and an adjuststable wrench (e.g. Crescent).

I also think that some of the newfangled versions like these at Lowes or this much more expensive Knipex original perform most of the functions of channellocks AND crescent wrenches (and, to some degree, Vise-grips). So maybe think about those.

That or a worthwhile Vise-grips type pliers, as those are very versatile.

The "sets" of pliers are, imo, not that worthwhile. e.g. needlenose pliers: some people might use them all the time. I don't own any and never miss them. I have linesman pliers, but almost never use them. I would venture to guarantee that out of that set you posted, the channel locks and slip joints would get 95% of the use combined and the others would hardly be touched.

I don't know what kind of work you do, I do everything, and once in awhile these save the day. They aren't tools I use often but they make life easier sometimes

Screw Extractor set

Knipex Plier Wrench

Klein tube cutter

Deep sockets in small case with an Impact Adaptor

Klein cct finder

These are even better. If you have that much to spend on a niche tool.

My buddy has the Knipex lineman's pliers and I have to say they aren't anything special. He still uses his Kleins because they are just more comfortable to use.

I also prefer the Klein lineman's pliers but I like the Knipex for their channel locks and I REALLY like their pliers wrenches

If you use the crescent wrench a lot you should consider getting a knipex pliers wrench, it is rather expensive but oh so much better than a crescent wrench. I've thrown all of mine away after I go the knipex. I hate them so much.

Actually I didn't buy a set, but you can get a better deal on them if you do get one.

First I bought the 7 inch after using a coworkers' and thought it was nifty, but still thought it was ridiculous spending $45 on a set of pliers. Then I realized how amazing they are and about a month later got the 12 inchers and had no problem paying the $60 for them. Honest to fuck, even if they were $200 today I would buy them again.

Anyway. The set I've seen has 7, 10, and 12 inchers, and I can't see myself using the 10. Maybe on the rare occasion I need it to fit somewhere ridiculous. So, my next purchase is actually going to be this set which has the CUTEST little 6" model that I want for fitting in small places. Then maybe some day the 16 inch but I really have no use for that at the moment. Maybe just to match my 1.5 inch ratcheting wrench which also gets used about twice a year.

Those look like the alligators, I think he's referring to these which I've heard great things about but I don't quite do enough work where they'd be needed to justify them for myself.

Best tool ever for the job? Knipex plier-wrenches. Linear movement, just like installing pins or bearings with an arbor press.

Probably not worth the monies for just installing pins in an AR here and there, but I have a couple of pairs from my days of traveling around installing robotics and other machinery.

7" Knipex pliers... hands down

https://www.amazon.com/Knipex-8603180-7-Inch-Pliers-Wrench/dp/B000X4KP1C/ref=pd_sim_469_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000X4KP1C&pd_rd_r=HCAKR6N63BV0KCHEVHCV&pd_rd_w=JE4zm&pd_rd_wg=kvma4&psc=1&refRID=HCAKR6N63BV0KCHEVHCV

As u/nails80 says, PPE and tools should be provided.
Having a pliers wrench ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/KNIPEX-pliers-wrench-chrome-plated-plastic-coated/dp/B000X4KP1C ) in your pocket is nice. With that, a pair of disposable gloves, a few rags and a foot of electrical wire you will be able to avoid a lot of trips to the toolbag ...

Speaking of channel locks, I finally broke down and got a pair of these. Holy crap on crackers. Easiest faucet changeout I've ever done.

Although it's kinda expensive, I've come to love using a Knipex wrench for lowers in place of punches, just need some masking tape covering the parts of the lower it makes contact with and its effortless to get those pins in (several layers of tape for the bolt catch install).

https://www.amazon.com/Knipex-8603180-7-Inch-Pliers-Wrench/dp/B000X4KP1C

Since it clamps down straight rather than at an angle it hasn't marred any of my powers finish with some tape.

You could use these. They are pliers that move the jaws parallel.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000X4KP1C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_V2n0AbZ400141