The Knipex are my favorite linemans pliers. Just like my favorite water pipe pliers, both made by Knipex. Used to use Klein and Channel locks until I held a frozen bolt with my channel locks while I torqued against it with my Knipex Cobras and literally destroyed my Channel locks... ever since then I've gone Knipex only. The channel locks that broke literally had teeth sheer off and the Knipex, aside from a tad bit of surface tarnishing on the stamped face, are still in perfect condition. To those that think I got a bad pair of channel locks... I thought so too... I repurchased the same style of channel locks, did the same thing, and they broke the same way. Never buying channel locks again. Period.
Yeah sorry guys I was just being lazy and thought it would crimp on regardless. I promise I am aware that your supposed to strip them first. See my Klein crumpets video as proof lol
The picture came out right today I meant to say something about the last review but you do great reviews Man keep up the great work I like how your doing single tool reviews and there still long and good content. Like the new stand lol. The reason everyone loves there 11 in 1 is cause in the US there’s allot of 1/4,5/16,and 3/8 nuts on allot of electric stuff and for us to not have to pull 3 drivers out to open one electric panel just looks crazy in front of your boss or your peers.
Channel lock stuff is all good for about the first week. Then the cutting blades get dull fast. The only thing I use from channel lock these days is their 16” water pump pliers and maybe the large filter wrench..,but even that get full teeth and slips on filter. The Klein stuff is good. Klein makes THE best automotive wire strippers, ratcheting crimpers and they have some great flashlights, tool bags, meters, levels and multibit screwdrivers/drivers etc. I’m not big on their pliers. I use knipex…I’m reeling this to ensure you you’re not missing much from Klein other than said tools above.
Klein and Knipex are very similarity priced if you take out the import price up they're nearly exactly the same for example your pair and the Klein journeyman series with fish tape and crimper are the same price and have all of the same features . However it cost 79 dollars on the kleins are 58 dollars. Klein ranges from 38-98 (for kleins I mean Linesman's) and the knpiex range from 40 -112
@@danstoolroom7700 very soon ill be replacing my Kleins after 3 years of daily service and 8 years of existence if you'd like to get a. Hold of them, I'll leg you know when I replace them.
Love the content. Enjoy you channel. Keep going. I have a klein tools version and it’s an amazing tool. I am able to cut the cable basket with them with ease. Great tool.
In order to crimp connectors , you need to strip the wire . The crimping die requires great skill to use , as it isn’t controlled cycle , and a gas tight connection can’t be assured . Not trying to be a smart arse .
Dan, I could only wish for one of those. I use a Craftsman lineman pliers, it is 3 times cheaper with lifetime warranty. I use it as a screw cutter and hammer than the actual use of the tool. Thanks for your video.
@@danstoolroom7700 Yeah I love it. It’s also easier to carry than a ratcheting one. I don’t do a lot of electrical as a plumber and heating tech so it suffices for me. Lots of hvac techs use nothing else.
I have these and I love them, but when I first got them I needed to cut a screw shorter and it ended it marring the cutting edges. It was no more hardier than the chain you cut in this. Wonder if I got a dud.
The same thing happened to me with Knipex 02 02 200, but it was my fault... I tried to cut a screw with a diameter greater than 2.2 mm. They are very good tools with precise instructions for use. The maximum cutting capacity of the Knipex 09 12 240 is 3 mm or 1/8" in diameter. Regards.
5 reasons Linesman's pliers are better then combination pliers, Lineman's are better hammers , they're normally larger. I've never seen combination pliers with cross hatched jaws. Ummm I can't think of 5
@@danstoolroom7700 I don't know really, I don't buy combination pliers because I like 9 inch or bigger , and the only combinations I've held in my hands or seen at a store are 8 inch knipes
@@Subzero2151 are you gonna go get a 20 oz hammer every time you need to place your screwdriver into a screw that been painted or are you gonna hit the back of it with a pair of Pliers ?
Couldn't bear to leave it on 13 likes, so bumped it up one. Like you I am don't know what I am missing - always had combination pliers and never a set of linesman's.
Yep you're using the incorrect ferrules. The ones this is designed for are the more solid ones that you'd typically use to crimp two earths together with (called lugs in some parts). However there's a small 'm' to the left of the crimper section you used and this would be the part to use on those connectors you tried.
The Klein and Knipex linemans are comprable, the Channellock pair have weaker cutters, in fact they are the only cutters that I have chipped while cutting screws, still can't beat them at their price point.
You'll never see me at work (I'm an electrician) without my knipex linesman. I can testify to the milwaukee linemans as complete crap and this is coming from a milwaukee fan boy. I live milwaukee ut their linemans and channel locks are pure garbage unfortunately. These are well worth the money
@@danstoolroom7700 well Electrical Engenires setup what needs to be done and the Journeyman do the work, engenires in my field would not know how to wire a four way.
Wtf am I looking at is this for real apparently he doesn’t understand the insulation has to be removed as others have commented on,,, ide want to check his work if he has just put a fire alarm in my building
I do get where your coming from I should have done it properly, have a look at my video on the klein crimper and you will see that I do strip down the cables before crimping. Like I say I was just being lazy and messing about on this one. I just wanted to see if it would grip onto the cable as these cables were never going to have any power through them. But thanks for the comment ibwont be lazy next time
I rather choose made in USA PLIER and tools . I was in Middle East but so many hardware are selling made in Germany , Italy , but I can not find made in US now I know what is the reason . Muslim Country not selling American Brand instead EU is better for them .
The Knipex are my favorite linemans pliers. Just like my favorite water pipe pliers, both made by Knipex.
Used to use Klein and Channel locks until I held a frozen bolt with my channel locks while I torqued against it with my Knipex Cobras and literally destroyed my Channel locks... ever since then I've gone Knipex only. The channel locks that broke literally had teeth sheer off and the Knipex, aside from a tad bit of surface tarnishing on the stamped face, are still in perfect condition.
To those that think I got a bad pair of channel locks... I thought so too... I repurchased the same style of channel locks, did the same thing, and they broke the same way.
Never buying channel locks again. Period.
Strip the wire before crimping the terminal.
Cheers lol
You were ahead of me. I was thinking what he was trying to do without stripping the wire and I am not even a pro. 🤔 Nice review nevertheless...😉
Yeah sorry guys I was just being lazy and thought it would crimp on regardless. I promise I am aware that your supposed to strip them first. See my Klein crumpets video as proof lol
The picture came out right today I meant to say something about the last review but you do great reviews Man keep up the great work I like how your doing single tool reviews and there still long and good content. Like the new stand lol. The reason everyone loves there 11 in 1 is cause in the US there’s allot of 1/4,5/16,and 3/8 nuts on allot of electric stuff and for us to not have to pull 3 drivers out to open one electric panel just looks crazy in front of your boss or your peers.
Channel lock stuff is all good for about the first week. Then the cutting blades get dull fast. The only thing I use from channel lock these days is their 16” water pump pliers and maybe the large filter wrench..,but even that get full teeth and slips on filter. The Klein stuff is good. Klein makes THE best automotive wire strippers, ratcheting crimpers and they have some great flashlights, tool bags, meters, levels and multibit screwdrivers/drivers etc. I’m not big on their pliers. I use knipex…I’m reeling this to ensure you you’re not missing much from Klein other than said tools above.
Truly Excellent review of an excellent tool
Klein and Knipex are very similarity priced if you take out the import price up they're nearly exactly the same for example your pair and the Klein journeyman series with fish tape and crimper are the same price and have all of the same features . However it cost 79 dollars on the kleins are 58 dollars. Klein ranges from 38-98 (for kleins I mean Linesman's) and the knpiex range from 40 -112
@@danstoolroom7700 very soon ill be replacing my Kleins after 3 years of daily service and 8 years of existence if you'd like to get a. Hold of them, I'll leg you know when I replace them.
Love the content. Enjoy you channel. Keep going. I have a klein tools version and it’s an amazing tool.
I am able to cut the cable basket with them with ease. Great tool.
Thankyou mate i have the new vde 1000v kleins and they are a great tool
In order to crimp connectors , you need to strip the wire . The crimping die requires great skill to use , as it isn’t controlled cycle , and a gas tight connection can’t be assured . Not trying to be a smart arse .
Instablaster...
He didn even remove the rubber insulation to expose the wire. Is he even qualified to do the review.?
@@coffeeman1905that insulation isn’t rubber and the wire is exposed
Man these are definitely on my list!!!!
Dan, I could only wish for one of those. I use a Craftsman lineman pliers, it is 3 times cheaper with lifetime warranty. I use it as a screw cutter and hammer than the actual use of the tool. Thanks for your video.
Good luck with that warranty. I hear that’s practically a thing of the past. Even if they still advertise it. Lowes is notorious for not honoring it.
Crimper on the kleins works wonders. But the klein 1005 is my favourite for crimping connectors on
@@danstoolroom7700 I use it a lot for spade connectors. For ferrules I use a knipex 97 61 145
@@danstoolroom7700 Yeah I love it. It’s also easier to carry than a ratcheting one. I don’t do a lot of electrical as a plumber and heating tech so it suffices for me.
Lots of hvac techs use nothing else.
Can't wait for it to load.
I have these and I love them, but when I first got them I needed to cut a screw shorter and it ended it marring the cutting edges. It was no more hardier than the chain you cut in this. Wonder if I got a dud.
The same thing happened to me with Knipex 02 02 200, but it was my fault... I tried to cut a screw with a diameter greater than 2.2 mm. They are very good tools with precise instructions for use. The maximum cutting capacity of the Knipex 09 12 240 is 3 mm or 1/8" in diameter. Regards.
I like that plier,is new!..i hope someday i have my own..someday...
5 reasons Linesman's pliers are better then combination pliers, Lineman's are better hammers , they're normally larger. I've never seen combination pliers with cross hatched jaws. Ummm I can't think of 5
@@danstoolroom7700 I don't know really, I don't buy combination pliers because I like 9 inch or bigger , and the only combinations I've held in my hands or seen at a store are 8 inch knipes
No many sparks in the UK would use pliers as a hammer
Nice points though i will says klein combis dobhave cross hatched jaws.
5. The cutters are a lot stronger
@@Subzero2151 are you gonna go get a 20 oz hammer every time you need to place your screwdriver into a screw that been painted or are you gonna hit the back of it with a pair of Pliers ?
Couldn't bear to leave it on 13 likes, so bumped it up one. Like you I am don't know what I am missing - always had combination pliers and never a set of linesman's.
I cut a thin drywall screw and it knicked the blade. Knipex diagonal cutters and linesman has been disappointing for me.
Not so with mine Ive cut through loads of things with no issues at all
Your information is useful
Yep you're using the incorrect ferrules. The ones this is designed for are the more solid ones that you'd typically use to crimp two earths together with (called lugs in some parts). However there's a small 'm' to the left of the crimper section you used and this would be the part to use on those connectors you tried.
Haha I'm not actually a spark you can tell. I'm in fire and security
The Klein and Knipex linemans are comprable, the Channellock pair have weaker cutters, in fact they are the only cutters that I have chipped while cutting screws, still can't beat them at their price point.
This is better than the dipped handles
You'll never see me at work (I'm an electrician) without my knipex linesman. I can testify to the milwaukee linemans as complete crap and this is coming from a milwaukee fan boy. I live milwaukee ut their linemans and channel locks are pure garbage unfortunately. These are well worth the money
Knipex are the best!
As much as I like those pliers I can't afford them so I have klein and Channellocks and they work equally as well (to me )
I have never seen an engeener do work :p
@@danstoolroom7700 well Electrical Engenires setup what needs to be done and the Journeyman do the work, engenires in my field would not know how to wire a four way.
How much?
They are about 50 British pounds
You need to strip the wire back before you push the wire into the crimp.
the cutting edge of this plier is not good i cut only once for 35mm cable and then the edge is damage
Sorry to hear that, not found this myself though
For actual ease of cutting the channel lock 9.5 xlt are FAR superior
Hi mate not used them the brand isn’t too common in the uk I’ve seen the odd tool here and there but not too much. I hear they are good though
Wtf am I looking at is this for real apparently he doesn’t understand the insulation has to be removed as others have commented on,,, ide want to check his work if he has just put a fire alarm in my building
I do get where your coming from I should have done it properly, have a look at my video on the klein crimper and you will see that I do strip down the cables before crimping. Like I say I was just being lazy and messing about on this one. I just wanted to see if it would grip onto the cable as these cables were never going to have any power through them. But thanks for the comment ibwont be lazy next time
I’ll mail you some Kleins and channel locks.
Don't bother with the other brands. Once you use knipex, nothing else compares
How much sir this plier i want but one problam sir i leav in pakistan plz sir send me this plier thenking you
Readily availible on amazon sir. I'm afraid I'm not in a position to buy people tools
"some people use this as a hammer"
In the United States, any tool can be used as a hammer.
Most people are lazy. 🤣
I rather choose made in USA PLIER and tools . I was in Middle East but so many hardware are selling made in Germany , Italy , but I can not find made in US now I know what is the reason . Muslim Country not selling American Brand instead EU is better for them .
My 5 years old knows that you have to take the insulation off from the wire before you put ferule or any type of connector on it 🙄.