r/KnipexOfficial

I have two pairs of 7" pliers wrenches and a month ago I was like - why doesn't anybody make an ES pliers wrench??? So I did.

Presenting; the KNIPEX Pliers-Wrench ES!

length: 7"

Jaw opening: 1.5"

Jaw thickness: 0.12"

This was my first try, and I am confident that I can get a far better result on the next attempt, but I created this tool by milling a KNIPEX 180mm pliers wrench down to my desired thickness, tig welding the lower jaw connection point for extra strength, and grinding that down to an imperfect but decent finish.

I would love to hear any thoughts or ideas you have, any better ideas for how to make them? how to fixture them?

and finally, I am considering making some (with a much better finish quality) to sell. I would like to know first though, how many of you would buy one of these if I was to sell them for around $150 apiece? I would also like to know if you think I should make them chromed or black atramatized? (chromed ones would probably be slightly more expensive)

If you want to buy one, start your comment with "ES please"

I am looking forward to seeing what you guys have to say! and if you have any questions, be sure to ask.  (-:

So?

I have two pairs of 7" pliers wrenches and a month ago I was like - why doesn't anybody make an ES pliers wrench??? So I did.

Presenting; the KNIPEX Pliers-Wrench ES!

length: 7"

Jaw opening: 1.5"

Jaw thickness: 0.12"

This was my first try, and I am confident that I can get a far better result on the next attempt, but I created this tool by milling a KNIPEX 180mm pliers wrench down to my desired thickness, tig welding the lower jaw connection point for extra strength, and grinding that down to an imperfect but decent finish.

I would love to hear any thoughts or ideas you have, any better ideas for how to make them? how to fixture them?

and finally, I am considering making some (with a much better finish quality) to sell. I would like to know first though, how many of you would buy one of these if I was to sell them for around $150 apiece? I would also like to know if you think I should make them chromed or black atramatized? (chromed ones would probably be slightly more expensive)

If you want to buy one, start your comment with "ES please"

I am looking forward to seeing what you guys have to say! and if you have any questions, be sure to ask. (-:

So far amazing!!
Do you use it daily, and for what?

A bit of an unconventional first post for this sub, but I run a small electronics lab and had been looking for a good pair of snips for component leads.

These are excellent. Clean cuts, great control under the microscope, and my favorite part: they actually catch the clipped lead instead of launching it into low Earth orbit with the rest of my missing components.

I got a cobra based on its reputation. And it completely lived up to it. Now I have all this. I’m not even a tradesman. I’m just a diy guy who fixes stuff around the house. But these tools are amazing.

Got these from Amazon today. Can’t stop thinking how they look like they still haven’t figured out how to tie a tie, but they’re all ready for their first big job interview. Adorable.

Just wondering how much Knipex stuff I would need to buy to get a sign and/or a few stickers for the garage? I’m a home gamer with a slight tool problem.

Bought my first knipex. Was surprised on the markings on the pliers, Vs the clean needle nose.

Box had no security stuff so someone could switch them and return it.

Likley to keep them, but curious if it's normal.

I’m not a blue collar worker, but I became a new home owner recently. I was talking to my older sister, who is a nuclear electrician at a power plant, and she told me I needed some tools. This is one thing she bought for me as a house warming gift, and she loves anything Knipex and Wera. I’m not sure how great these are for the people that actually use them for a living, but they’re definitely a lot better than the ones I’ve been using from Walmart that were $4. I get the hype now and respect the cult following. Hopefully she send me the wire strippers next cause the Milwaukee ones are kinda ass

My arc with the bit attachment is an important piece of work gear atp.

I’ve had the cobras for about a year and love them, just got the wrench pliers. Game changer.

/s, of course.

Knipex Cobra XS used and abused (mostly abused) for 3 years. Covered in mud, what I wish was mud, gas, soldering flux once, various cleaners and greases. Scrubbed, re-oiled, run through the wash a few times.

They still work like new.

*edit*

Sorry, gang. The title was a joke! I should have known better than to put "/s" in the body and expect that to make it obvious. Totally on me. I just thought it was neat how rough and used they're looking in contrast with the comments about how most folks knipex XS look pristine (Not that there's anything wrong with being careful with your tools!)

Ok guys, this time I remembered to take before-and-after photos. The missing spots were left on purpose so you can see the differences 🙂 pretty good, uh? 👀

These are amazing