I got a pair of these a couple weeks ago after watching a review that Scotty Kilmer did on them. They are one of my favorite tools for around the house, my wife even uses them especially since they don't seem to require as much strength to use them as normal pliers. They really grip and the tool does the work. Thanks Eric!
If you like those, you'd love gas line pliers. You can look them up on EBay. They have the same screw-gripping serrations in the front of the jaws, but additionally, the jaws are shaped to grab round stuff. The handles are very long and they are hardened way up like a file so they grip unbelievably well and you can use them where you would never think to try pliers. They are amazing for rounded fasteners, tie rod ends and adjuster sleeves, just for a few examples.
These pliers are actually made by Engineer. You can get them at a fraction of the cost from Japan! These VAMPliers are the pro version equal to Engineer PZ-59 Negi-Sauris. The VAMPlier slip joint are the same as PZ-56. The mini are the same as PZ-57. The sandard vamp are same as PZ-58. Engineer makes a bunch of other pliers, cutters, wire stripers etc too. The only difference is the colour of the handles and the etching on them. They put red handles, put a new name on them, jackecd up the price for the American consumer. Don't underestimate them Japanese. My teacher years ago is Japanese he told me. American's sent them a drill bit with a note "we made the world smallest drill bit". Japan sent it back with a drill bit drilled through the middle of the American drill bit. lol I'm from Canada BTW and have owned the Engineer pliers for a long time. I got a lot of friends from Japan. I just came across Eric's video's recently. Thanks for all the video's Eric! Gave me some idea's and a few good laughs too.
I'm about to purchase the Neji-Saurus PZ-59 pliers here real quick. It's funny because both promotional videos are identical as well except for the Neji pliers adding the T-Rex and roar in the background.
It's not really 'a fraction of the cost' of Vampliers. The Engineer PZ-58 is 21.00 and the Vamplier 001 is 23.00, a giant two dollar difference. The extra two dollars for the Vampliers gets you a two year warranty that you don't get with the Engineer version. So if you're a professional or just hard on your tools, the Vamplier version may actually be a better buy than the Engineer.
Another pair (which may actually be the original if I am reading it right) here in Japan, are called Nejisaurus, and they are made by a company named Engineer. Engineer's specialty is pliers. Neji, or ねじ means bolt, in case you are curious.
Technically the pliers you compared them to were not the same type. The Vampliers are lineman's pliers which always have the side cutters, while the other ones were slip joint pliers, which usually don't. My other pair of lineman's pliers are also sturdier than regular pliers, but the Vampliers have a lot better gripping strength and better steel.
the way I'm looking at it is, which pair of "regular" pliers are you going to grab when you want to extract a screw? that's the pliers you should be comparing with.
The jaw design is from the Crescent brand “gas line” pliers. My grandpa was a steam fitter and always had a pair with him. Not sure when they first came out- 40’s or 50’s maybe. Crescent discontinued them at some point, my father found NOS 2nd’s online recently and bought me a pair. The vampliers are definitely more beefy and add the sidecutter.
I really appreciate these product reviews. You're not just selling something, but actually living with it for a while and really getting to know it so you can have an honest opinion. I can also see how difficult it might be to walk that line. I mean, if a product doesn't turn out to be all that great, you don't want to just insult the manufacturer. Pointing out what it's good at and also how the product can be improved is a positive thing for all parties. Gotta go get me a big old sack o' Jaxx.
I had a set similar to this years ago, same notch in the center as well. The only thing I complaint I had about them is they one trick pony design. I wound up destroying the teeth after a while and they wouldn't grip a fastener any longer.
In your fire extinguisher example, sk turbo sockets would work better and much, much faster. I do like the vampliers for bending and manipulating small items.
Nice pliers, but how many type of pliers do I need? I own dozens already. Well, if that company sends me a free pair to review, I'll use them for sure. Can they be used for hose clamps? Do they have any automotive applications?
I picked some up after Scotty Kilmer showed them but haven't had a good excuse to try them out for real yet. Seem well made though I've seen reviews saying the teeth that grab the screw can wear down easily.
I actually own a few different sizes of Vampliers, they're incredible tools. They often remove rusty fasteners where other tools won't. They also have no wobble at all, super solid.
I heard this is like one of the best tools to have in your collection, would love to test one out to see if if it really is true. Seems like I would buy to try but too much money to spend to get one at the moment.
Will these work on a stripped torx fastener? Got a 13 dodge dart and the caliper mounting bracket bolt is stripped (Thanks dodge for using a torx). The fastener is round on the outside with the torx in the center.
I'm with ya. I sit on the couch with her while watching TV and she says I'm weird for playing with my tools. She says it doesn't take much to entertain me.
Those would be useful for me in places like kentucky when its raining all the time with high moisture and humidity. Everything i touch is rusty especially my brakes.....i get nightmares trying to clean under the car with a wire brush
Chris Meek The pliers will grip a hold of anything with a head on it that is not heat fastened. The tool was designed for stripped, corroded and specialty screws. The horizontal and vertical serrations allow it to "bite" the plug and the curved surface keeps it from slipping off to the side. I hope this helps. You can see more about them at www.VampireTools.com
Thank you for the input Stephanie. I may have to buy one of these and put it thru the test. Tired of running into pan plugs that are rounded beyond all reason.
Chris, We would love to hear your opinion on this. Do you think you could make a video of you using them on the plug in real time and share on our site? Please email me for more information regarding this at sturner@vampiretools.com
South Main Auto Repair have you tried this tool out and did you like it, I hear it was a good tool to have. Would you try it after watching this video from EricTheCarGuy. EricTheCarGuy do you plan on using this in other repairs or is it just a tool that you'll have in your collection?
I could a nice pair of vice grips and wire cutters for half the price of these. I would never spend $30 on a pair of pliers unless the fixed things by themselves.
Elliott Warshowsky There are select places to get them, but you can find the distributors on www.VampireTools.com. These can be found on Amazon as well.
Eric , I just saw this on your channel and had to tell you and ask you if you've ever heard of the reason most screws torque out and strip the heads. You are probably using the US Philips screwdrivers. I switched mine to the Japanese JIS standard screwdrivers and the screws stop stripping when you install and remove. All the japanese cars use them and they fit the standard US Philips screws better than the standard U.S ones. The US Philips screwdrivers are designed to torque our to prevent breaking the fasteners!!! I can not believe the years and time I've spent stripping screwdriver heads. Vessel is cheaper than snap on, and works on Japanese and American phillips screws. ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY if you work on Toyota, Honda, Mazda or other Japanese cars. Also, they are made in Japan. Theres other great videos th-cam.com/video/d3FcQcNtiHA/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/VpqUhIZ-EJo/w-d-xo.html
Wonder Maker And you likely sold your soul and your time to whatever employer you work for. We all for for someone. BTW, I don't get paid for tool reviews. They send me the products for review, and I review them.
EricTheCarGuy ive always trusted your reviews.Cause when a product doesn't perform you let us know and are not fake like some of these sellouts trying to sell product xyz . Swear anything else wont work on your vehicle or project for 29 bucks for a design pliers should have had to begin with.It seems fairly priced as well
Bullshit pliers....nothing my knipex can‘t handle. Oh and by the way...the best tool to handle those screws in the video is a screwdriver...not a plier!
Really! Come on you are supposed to be an mechanic! That was a really poor and I mean poor tool review. When would a car mechanic be pulling screws from a wall? Let's get back to doing car stuff. I am thinking of cancelling my subscription.
I got a pair of these after Scotty Kilmer's review and they've worked great!
I got a pair of these a couple weeks ago after watching a review that Scotty Kilmer did on them. They are one of my favorite tools for around the house, my wife even uses them especially since they don't seem to require as much strength to use them as normal pliers. They really grip and the tool does the work. Thanks Eric!
made in japan pretty much means its bullet proof those guys dont mess around
Whoever works for that company who thought of the name, vampliers, should get a raise.
If you like those, you'd love gas line pliers. You can look them up on EBay. They have the same screw-gripping serrations in the front of the jaws, but additionally, the jaws are shaped to grab round stuff. The handles are very long and they are hardened way up like a file so they grip unbelievably well and you can use them where you would never think to try pliers. They are amazing for rounded fasteners, tie rod ends and adjuster sleeves, just for a few examples.
These pliers are actually made by Engineer. You can get them at a fraction of the cost from Japan! These VAMPliers are the pro version equal to Engineer PZ-59 Negi-Sauris. The VAMPlier slip joint are the same as PZ-56. The mini are the same as PZ-57. The sandard vamp are same as PZ-58. Engineer makes a bunch of other pliers, cutters, wire stripers etc too. The only difference is the colour of the handles and the etching on them. They put red handles, put a new name on them, jackecd up the price for the American consumer. Don't underestimate them Japanese. My teacher years ago is Japanese he told me. American's sent them a drill bit with a note "we made the world smallest drill bit". Japan sent it back with a drill bit drilled through the middle of the American drill bit. lol I'm from Canada BTW and have owned the Engineer pliers for a long time. I got a lot of friends from Japan. I just came across Eric's video's recently. Thanks for all the video's Eric! Gave me some idea's and a few good laughs too.
I'm about to purchase the Neji-Saurus PZ-59 pliers here real quick. It's funny because both promotional videos are identical as well except for the Neji pliers adding the T-Rex and roar in the background.
It's not really 'a fraction of the cost' of Vampliers. The Engineer PZ-58 is 21.00 and the Vamplier 001 is 23.00, a giant two dollar difference. The extra two dollars for the Vampliers gets you a two year warranty that you don't get with the Engineer version. So if you're a professional or just hard on your tools, the Vamplier version may actually be a better buy than the Engineer.
What happens if you expose the pliers to direct sunlight, do they turn to dust? That is a nice tool.
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I bought a 2 pair set of the size you show(gave it as a guilt) and kept the 5 inch(black handles) one for me. LOVE this pliers.
Still a better love story than Twilight..
but can he pound the crap out of a nail like real linemans
Another pair (which may actually be the original if I am reading it right) here in Japan, are called Nejisaurus, and they are made by a company named Engineer. Engineer's specialty is pliers.
Neji, or ねじ means bolt, in case you are curious.
Technically the pliers you compared them to were not the same type. The Vampliers are lineman's pliers which always have the side cutters, while the other ones were slip joint pliers, which usually don't. My other pair of lineman's pliers are also sturdier than regular pliers, but the Vampliers have a lot better gripping strength and better steel.
anti0918 I thought the exact same thing.
+anti0918
I just notice that also
the way I'm looking at it is, which pair of "regular" pliers are you going to grab when you want to extract a screw? that's the pliers you should be comparing with.
Are they not made in China that's what holds me back from buying a pair
The jaw design is from the Crescent brand “gas line” pliers. My grandpa was a steam fitter and always had a pair with him. Not sure when they first came out- 40’s or 50’s maybe. Crescent discontinued them at some point, my father found NOS 2nd’s online recently and bought me a pair. The vampliers are definitely more beefy and add the sidecutter.
I really appreciate these product reviews. You're not just selling something, but actually living with it for a while and really getting to know it so you can have an honest opinion. I can also see how difficult it might be to walk that line. I mean, if a product doesn't turn out to be all that great, you don't want to just insult the manufacturer. Pointing out what it's good at and also how the product can be improved is a positive thing for all parties.
Gotta go get me a big old sack o' Jaxx.
I could totally see those being useful for those maddening spring-type hose clamps that love to slip out of regular pliers.
I had a set similar to this years ago, same notch in the center as well. The only thing I complaint I had about them is they one trick pony design. I wound up destroying the teeth after a while and they wouldn't grip a fastener any longer.
I had that happen but after really hard use. I just used a file and they were good again.
In your fire extinguisher example, sk turbo sockets would work better and much, much faster. I do like the vampliers for bending and manipulating small items.
Nice pliers, but how many type of pliers do I need? I own dozens already. Well, if that company sends me a free pair to review, I'll use them for sure. Can they be used for hose clamps? Do they have any automotive applications?
Great tool. I will be getting a set
I picked some up after Scotty Kilmer showed them but haven't had a good excuse to try them out for real yet. Seem well made though I've seen reviews saying the teeth that grab the screw can wear down easily.
I actually own a few different sizes of Vampliers, they're incredible tools. They often remove rusty fasteners where other tools won't. They also have no wobble at all, super solid.
I heard this is like one of the best tools to have in your collection, would love to test one out to see if if it really is true. Seems like I would buy to try but too much money to spend to get one at the moment.
I have the vampliers and they work really good love it
did you get a new camera? the quality of your video is amazing!
Eric you compared therm to those channel type pliers..not fair a comparison,compare them to Kliein and other piers ment for electrical work
its Engineer but you forgot to mention that it can hold very thin objects securely!
Will these work on a stripped torx fastener? Got a 13 dodge dart and the caliper mounting bracket bolt is stripped (Thanks dodge for using a torx). The fastener is round on the outside with the torx in the center.
How they holding up?
I play with my tools the wife looks at me weird.
I'm with ya. I sit on the couch with her while watching TV and she says I'm weird for playing with my tools. She says it doesn't take much to entertain me.
Great review! Thank you!
They're awesome! Very well built!
Those would be useful for me in places like kentucky when its raining all the time with high moisture and humidity. Everything i touch is rusty especially my brakes.....i get nightmares trying to clean under the car with a wire brush
I love the look of these pliers. Anyway I can get you to see how they work on a rounded oil pan drain plug?
Chris Meek The pliers will grip a hold of anything with a head on it that is not heat fastened. The tool was designed for stripped, corroded and specialty screws. The horizontal and vertical serrations allow it to "bite" the plug and the curved surface keeps it from slipping off to the side. I hope this helps. You can see more about them at www.VampireTools.com
Thank you for the input Stephanie. I may have to buy one of these and put it thru the test. Tired of running into pan plugs that are rounded beyond all reason.
Chris, We would love to hear your opinion on this. Do you think you could make a video of you using them on the plug in real time and share on our site? Please email me for more information regarding this at sturner@vampiretools.com
My employer won't allow that, I'm sure. But I will be sure to get back with you.
Look forward to hearing back!
South Main Auto Repair have you tried this tool out and did you like it, I hear it was a good tool to have. Would you try it after watching this video from EricTheCarGuy. EricTheCarGuy do you plan on using this in other repairs or is it just a tool that you'll have in your collection?
I gotta get these. I could use these instead of pulling out my massive 9 inch lineman pliers every time
do the vampliers have to go in a coffin during daylight hours?
It'd have been great if they included a case for it that looked like a coffin.
Tire Tracks hahahahaha
The link to JB Tools is for a different model than the ones you're using here!
Vampire Tools also have 3 other VamPLIERS in the set.
they look more like some pliers used to remove hose clamps that sometimes you need a special tool to remove them.
Nice and handy tool :-D
I think im going mad but i thought you did a review on these before, i could be mad though lol.
I thought the same thing. Then I remembered it was Scotty Kilmer that did the review.
MiamiZombie2012 Thats a good possibility, i wonder why i thought it was eric, perhaps i am mad :-D
zx8401ztv Nope, not these pliers.
EricTheCarGuy Sorry eric, i must have seen them on scotty kilmers channel, or im just mad, sorry madder :-D
I thought eric had reviewed them before too, turns out it was donyboy73 who had a video about them I watched a few months back. It all runs together
Why no price, Eric? Big determinant imo
Get the generic Engineer PZ-58 pliers, exactly the same but much cheaper. Better color too.
I agree on the price issue although "if you buy cheap you buy twice."
+Styx Theta There's no sacrifice in quality though. They're made in Japan with the same steel and material. The vampliers are just rebranded PZ-58s.
Engineer just released locking pliers on Amazon!
Looks like someone used the wrong bit on that screw, like PH2 instead of PH3, or PZ2 instead of PH3 or something similar.
They look like solid pliers
Better yet, I modified a visegrip’s jaws to accomplish the same thing 35yrs ago for submarine repair work.
New Camera?
i own a pair of these they are damn good!
Pliers, that have no use but to strip hexes were originally invented for battery terminals on electric cars in the mid 1800s ;)
Barbara's Van, again on the shop???? :/
think they would be amazing for removing foreign objects from tires.. I do a lot of semi tires...
+Billthrasher side cutters and a punch as a fulcrum work just as well...i hated digging out bits of metal before putting in a uniseal.
Wish it was cheaper so I could get one to test it out myself
I could a nice pair of vice grips and wire cutters for half the price of these. I would never spend $30 on a pair of pliers unless the fixed things by themselves.
Price kya hai
When where they launched
The VamPLIERS PRO were released in limited quantities late 2014.
Stephanie Turner thanks. are they available in stores.
Elliott Warshowsky There are select places to get them, but you can find the distributors on www.VampireTools.com. These can be found on Amazon as well.
Scotty Kilmer liked them too
haha might be able to use for home dentistry if properly motivated
home dentistry, i had the same thoughts
Hi eric, i came to wonder if you will ever do a how to degree a camshaft, u havent do it yet in ur channel, not that i know of...
FeloHFP I might when I build the Ford engine.
looking foward to it
Home dentistry? LOL
I think Scotty Kilmer reviewed this set of pliers and liked it.
Never take advice from Some random person...
My head just exploded.
Eric why just WHY is the Chrysler back again....!!!!!
Eric , I just saw this on your channel and had to tell you and ask you if you've ever heard of the reason most screws torque out and strip the heads. You are probably using the US Philips screwdrivers. I switched mine to the Japanese JIS standard screwdrivers and the screws stop stripping when you install and remove. All the japanese cars use them and they fit the standard US Philips screws better than the standard U.S ones. The US Philips screwdrivers are designed to torque our to prevent breaking the fasteners!!! I can not believe the years and time I've spent stripping screwdriver heads. Vessel is cheaper than snap on, and works on Japanese and American phillips screws. ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY if you work on Toyota, Honda, Mazda or other Japanese cars. Also, they are made in Japan.
Theres other great videos th-cam.com/video/d3FcQcNtiHA/w-d-xo.html
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Tell tail sign of a video really being an ad. When I reach for (said tool), I reach for (said product).
I had a pair of those until I lent my garage to someone working on their car. Now I'm left with shitty vice grips.
Your intro just played full blast in my wifes ears. RIP me
You've lost a lot a weight, Eric!
Lmao the comparison between the two different pliers is a joke right ?
You're making me want to get a pair.
Why? Just do what I did 35yrs ago i.e. modify the jaws of a 4” curved-jaw Vicegrips using a Dremel grinder & bits!
vampliers.... i can feel the blood poring from my fingers already
Rock on Eric!
great tools
do they work good on nipples?
#32,567, Oh gosh.. cammed out screws. My nemeses! Working with many phillips screws.. somebody has a Reed and Prince. I could choke it.
whoa! 115 Euros in Germany!
Just get the Engineer PZ-59... they're € 25.00 on amazon.de
Oh eric :( u sold your soul to marketing -.- 2 bad, you were a good guy
Wonder Maker So ETCG has no right to make a living?
Wonder Maker And you likely sold your soul and your time to whatever employer you work for. We all for for someone. BTW, I don't get paid for tool reviews. They send me the products for review, and I review them.
Wonder Maker He's not as bad as the guys on all the TV "car" shows such as all the ones on the SPIKE network.
EricTheCarGuy ive always trusted your reviews.Cause when a product doesn't perform you let us know and are not fake like some of these sellouts trying to sell product xyz . Swear anything else wont work on your vehicle or project for 29 bucks for a design pliers should have had to begin with.It seems fairly priced as well
Just said that you review 2 many tools. I know you have to make living, but i just think it is just 2 much, sry
the look like decent tools
nice eric I'm gonna look em up on ebay!!!
Dracula is coming soon ha ha
Made in japan=good
Made in China=usually not as much
Well at least its not made in China.
Vampires
Good
C'mon, this is a really piss-poor review for pliers which cost 35 bucks a pop.
Kan købes i Danmark hos AB Svejseteknik ApS. abshop.dk/product/200-mm-kombinationstang-engineer-pz-59/
I don't care how good it works. It is as ugly as a land-cruiser. I don like it.
hand cramp
made in japan oooow
Bullshit pliers....nothing my knipex can‘t handle.
Oh and by the way...the best tool to handle those screws in the video is a screwdriver...not a plier!
Really! Come on you are supposed to be an mechanic! That was a really poor and I mean poor tool review. When would a car mechanic be pulling screws from a wall? Let's get back to doing car stuff. I am thinking of cancelling my subscription.
Don't waste your money guys they're rubbish
Barbara's Van, again on the shop???? :/