More thoughts on the Knipex TwinGrip Pliers: Please Knipex, make a tiny version! Don't make me beg.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ก.ค. 2021
- The Knipex TwinGrip slip joint plier is an outstanding design. A true giant among new tool offerings. So what would make it better? Make it smaller! A mini version would be an exceptional EDC tool, perhaps the best ever. What do you think?
Hi folks, I just happened to talk to the Knipex product manager (I‘m from Germany) since - of course - I had the same idea, a smaller one, 160 mm = 6,3“. I was surprised when he told me how absolutely overwhelmed they are from the demand. The first 5 month all went to the U.S. only, was very happy to get mine today after 5 month delay. Lucky too, all the dealers will get their next batches in May or so. And there will be a smaller one in 2022... perhaps 2023. The capacities just can’t be expanded more, since Knipex makes some 1500 different types of pliers...
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Twin grips are amazing. Even though they are longer (200mm) than mini cobras, they are narrow, light, and they are straight as opposed to a side facing wrench, so I find them to be easily pocketable. I have them on me always.
I have a different thing for begging. Knipex multitool. No knife or saw or toothpick or scissors. BUT with Twingrip in 6 inch. Telescoping tube handles with hex drive bits iinside. And wire cutter blades in the jaws. I ALWAYS have my SAK for the other stuff, but solid versatile pliers would be great.
I pre ordered mine can’t wait, I’m a plumber and I can see myself using this on stripped screws on faucet handles, shower handles, faucet cartridges, shower cartridges, and I change many very often so useful for me, but I do agree a small size one would be nice especially if the handle was comfortable enough to get some good leverage would be perfect.
In the process of planning out a small tool kit for my wife’s car so when we take her car somewhere I’m not without a good set of tools to get emergency jobs done. That Milwaukee bag with random items is one of the best solutions I’ve seen this far. So much versatility in such a small space. Easily fits in the trunk with the spare tire. So it’s never in the way but always close by when the time comes.
The perfect edc for me would have a cutter integrated into the cobra style pliers. Pop that into my back pocket and I’d be unstoppable 😍🤣.
Wanted a set of these that I could put in my mini tool roll as carry-on gear when flying. I cut a pair of these down to about 6 1/2" so they're safely under the TSA 7" limit. It was easy and fast and I think the results actually work very well, though for my XL-glove hands it's now a 3-finger grip rather than four. I'll try to post a short video. There's an interesting trade-off between keeping the original size head and jaws and losing some grip space and leverage, on the one hand, and shrinking the jaws and gaining longer grips. I also think you could reprofile the handles and have the best of both worlds.
I agree a mini set would be perfect for edc over the cobra
Your channel is my favorite Doc. 👍
I enjoyed your video and I definitely like your thinking...."knipex twingrip xs", what a wonderful idea.
I need to order the twin grips! I think my late grandpa would like them, except they don't have wire cutters, and if he couldn't cut bailing wire at any given time, he wouldn't carry it. Knipex has that to improve imho.
I’m a maintenance mechanic and I carry that small snap on wrench in the left front pocket of my shirt I love that thing saved me so many times
Sorry sir those aren't Snap-On Plier Wrenches those are KNIPEX Plier Wrenches 😎
Just got mine after 2 or 3 month back order (with comfort grip). You are correct a mini pair would be awesome, as I usually only deal with #8 or smaller button head screws.
Thanks for the update Doc 😎😍😎😍😎
“Imagine I just threw these in he dryer for a little bit….”
Hello again Doc
I hope for a 6” twingrip. I have the 5” pliers wrench and is about too small to be practical.
I like your thinking! 👍🇭🇲