Reddit mentions of KNIPEX Tools 87 01 250 10-Inch Cobra Pliers

Obviously the motherload of tools is back in the shop, but this is what I have on me at all times while I'm out and about on property.

Knipex 10-Inch cobra pliers

Fenix PD35

Leatherman Bitkit

Leatherman Extender

Leatherman Wave+

Work issued radio

Belt with standard sheaths for Leatherman and Fenix, and an RAE Gear Bitkit/Extender sheath and a Stanley 16' tape

Work keys: Keysmart on a Handgrey H3 Carabiner with a Kershaw Keytool.

Car/house keys on a Leatherman Style CS

Ridge Wallet

Benchmade Griptilian with [AWT Hive scales](https://appliedweaponstech.com/products/special-knife-grip-kits] on a Beard and Owl Hank

Yall better appreciate all these goddamn links lol

I can't speak highly enough of knipex's slip joints and especially their pliers wrench. Holy hell do I love their pliers wrench. This Raptor is also exceptional, and all the Raptor branded hand tools are are a very good quality for a very fair price.

Makita, Milwaukee and Dewalt all make very serviceable cordless tools. My brother runs Makita and likes them a lot. I'm in DeWalt, and some of the new 60v stuff is really cool. Also Dewalt has this impact driver which has a push button bit release instead of a collet and a three speed torque selector. Probably my favorite tool of all time.

"Dikes". Believe it or not, those are diagonal cutters.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diagonal_pliers

Look under "jargon".

Also, as an aside, if you want high quality "channel locks" look no further than a German brand called Knipex (pronounced Kinnepex). I'm partial to the push button Cobra plier, but the more traditional "water pump plier" is also excellent. They cost a lot more than Channel Lock, but they have excellent leverage and really tough jaws that are narrow enough to fit into spaces other brands can't reach.

They also make a tool called the Pliers Wrench that replaces your adjustable crescent wrench and doesn't slip, need constant adjustment or round off corners.

Finally, their high leverage "dikes" get extremely high ratings.

Sorry to sidetrack you with a sales pitch, but I got excited when I read that you were starting to shop for better tools. If I had known about this brand ten years ago, I would have bought them first instead of wasting my money on cheaper tools.

Or get these. Best "fuckit, I'm gettin this damn thing off" adjustable wrenches ever.

Knipex for Lineman's pliers: (with or without crimper). Their grip and cutting edge are significantly better than any other brand I've tried.

Wera for screwdrivers: I recommend the XXL 3 set. For sale here.

I still like Klein for strippers. I use the Kurve everyday and the Katapult for wire with thick insulation like PV wire.

Fluke for your meter. Most people recommend the T5 for basic stuff, but the 323 has a proper clamp and removable leads for the same price.

Knipex Cobras for your channel lock style pliers. These are absurdly good and have saved my ass a couple times.

I also recommend buying a Knipex Pliers Wrench. I own a 7-inch and a 10-inch pair and they're way better than a traditional adjustable wrench.

Stanley newest Leverlock tape measures are just as good as Milwaukee's tape and less bulky for half the price.

Milwaukee's Fastback series are the best utility knives by a pretty wide margin. I use the compact one, but that's a matter a preference.

I'd ditch those little channellock slip joint pliers and get a 2nd pair of those pump pliers

10/10 would reccomend

Pencil, marker, clean rag. Kneepads, don't fuck around without knee pads you will regret it.

These in 7,10,12"
These are for when you have smooth surfaces/ new fixtures and you need them looking good. Crescent wrenches are fine but don't open up a damn.
http://www.amazon.com/Knipex-8603250-10-Inch-Pliers-Wrench/dp/B000X4OG94#


Same 7,10,12"
These are 100xs better than channel locks or any other plier on the market, look up reviews, spend the money you will be rewarded.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000X4J2H0/ref=pd_aw_sim_469_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=31LOSVBfTAL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL130_SR130%2C130_&refRID=1H2GD45SXC4HQERP5X1W#

Impact driver, drill, flashlight, sawzall (Milwaukee)

Stanley tape measure or just not a piece of shit, always have a backup.

6 in 1 screwdriver
You will lose the bits so but a decent/ inexpensive one
Torpedo level/ Plumbers grade level
It'll do both

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BYFN4RG/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1462941320&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=milwaukee+level&dpPl=1&dpID=41Ip481jzUL&ref=plSrch#

Angle stop wrench/ dumbbell http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002XFW328/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1462941252&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=angle+stop+wrench&dpPl=1&dpID=31z9chR-rrL&ref=plSrch#

Mapp gas turbotorch/ goss
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00D2ZW0SA/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?qid=1462941416&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=goss+mapp&dpPl=1&dpID=51Ynt7Fg1OL&ref=plSrch#


That's my quick recommendation, those will be enough to get you into trouble.

Maybe he’s talking about channel locks?

I have a set from Irwin, and absolutely love them. A little over 3 years abusing them and the button has no issues. I’ve tried the V jaw ones but I’m not a fan, the straight jaw is my preference.

Edit: maybe this is what the above comment is talking about. The idea looks the same as Irwin’s plier. Not sure who was first or which one is better.

A lot of great suggestions on this list. What I haven't see is a decent set of pliers. I've used tons of crappy pliers in the past for a number of things, figuring that 'pliers are pliers.' Then I bought the Knipex Cobras through a Slickdeal for about $20. These things are unreal. Everything I throw at them they do great with - the hardened teeth are still looking new, and I don't baby these by any means. Can be used for pipe, but also relatively delicate work as well. They are shockingly lightweight, and the push-button adjustment is, just, amazing. I keep these and a Leatherman (also a good suggestion for this list) in my toolbox and they cover all my plier needs. Maybe also add a decent set of diagonal cutters to this list, I use those all the time too.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000X4J2H0?pc_redir=1411096162&robot_redir=1

They're pricey, but not that pricey

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Knipex 8701250 10-Inch Cobra Pliers

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[Mayhew 61355 Dominator Screwdriver Pry Bar Set, Curved, 3-Piece] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000T4URU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_CSnQCbKKNE6HK) you'll carry the small one in your pouch, you'll keep the other 2 in your toolbox. You'll learn to love prybars on this job.

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