Knipex 6 in 1 pliers

[Gavin John Hyde]

Am looking at some new pliers as i am fed up having to carry about 2 or 3 pairs for different things, looking at a 6 in 1 job.
I really like the look of these from Knipex.. Anybody got a pair and are they as good and sexy as they look? looks like a good £40 investment

 

[Squid]

lose 1 tool, you lose 6.
I'm not a tool tart at all.... separate pliers, crimper, cutters...

Don't tell me you've got one of those swiss army doo dahs with little scissors, a rather blunt blade and a corkscrew for drinking on the job

Never lost a tool in my life, I keep an eye on my stuff and so should all tradesmen.

 

[PEG]

I've had several sets,since release,and they are actually more useful than i thought. You can do a fair bit of reaming and levering,too,just don't forget the tips are smooth. Do get the locking version.

Obviously not a replacement for individually designed,tools,but stands in for at least three,and are extremely well made.

 

[Gavin John Hyde]

I got a refund from amazon on a parcel that was late. Still got £4 left from the e-voucher so with that they are £40 from amazon. normally £43.90 with prime next day delivery. but out of stock until 11th august!! if you buy from other sellers with stock they are £12 more due to international delivery. the amazon ones are KNIPEX 13 96 200 model. just make sure you buy them sold and dispatched by amazon.

 

[Squid]

Stop faffing around and just buy them.

 

[Gavin John Hyde]

Stop faffing around and just buy them.

I have done Only thing is once i start shopping for tools it can quickly become addictive!

 

[MJPD29]

Bought a pair to see what they were like a few months ago after mixed reviews and love them use them all the time now

 

[gutterball]

They are good quality and have their use, but as others have mentioned having the cuter set back can be a bit restrictive in tight spaces. I have them in my small to go kit for quick jobs, preferring snips and separate pliers for day to day work.

 

[gazdkw82]

I've had a set for nearly a year. Pretty good tbh. I like the fact the outer edges can be used to roughly file edges and they feel strong. Annoyingly if you use the 1.5 and 2.5 cut outs for stripping you always end up with the bit of PVC hanging on the end, that really gets annoying.

I know what people mean about the size of them, you can't get close for cutting and I find using the cutter to strip any other size other than the 1.5/2.5 is a tad awkward. I don't use them everyday so maybe I'd get used to it.

They feel good and strong but i don't like the look of the casting.

 

[Squid]

I have done Only thing is once i start shopping for tools it can quickly become addictive!

At least you waste your money on tools, my weakness is alcohol and women which is far more an expensive hobby to have.

 

[Michaelwgroves]

I love Knipex, totally bought into one pair of pliers for everything. However, stripping is such a pain. I now hardly ever use mine, My go to tools are Knipex Wire Strippers and side cutters. Wire stripper is one of my best buys. I'm a proper tool tart...............

 

[Pete999]

I have done Only thing is once i start shopping for tools it can quickly become addictive!

Yes I know how you feel

 

[Pete999]

I love Knipex, totally bought into one pair of pliers for everything. However, stripping is such a pain. I now hardly ever use mine, My go to tools are Knipex Wire Strippers and side cutters. Wire stripper is one of my best buys. I'm a proper tool tart...............

Are you trying to steal my mantel of chief tool tart Mike? beware I bite.

 

[JOURNEYMAN]

Well made bit of kit which cut through 6 and 10mm twin and earth cables very easily. I bought a pair at one of the Elex shows last year however I also carry a small pair of Knipex side cutters for getting into tight spots.

 

[Phil Thompson]

I have a set but barely use them. I prefer my CK cropper cutters for cutting and stripping cable, my crimpers for crimping and find that these pliers are used for doubling over cable and little else.

Same, don’t even know where they are now, it’s been that long since I seen them lol

 

[EbolaSideRoom]

I’ve been using mine ever since I discovered them. They don’t replace everything, but with these, 160mm side cutters and screwdrivers I’m sorted for a great many tasks.
That doesn’t stop me from having a bag full of Knipex though. I’m particularly fond of their double-dipped S range...