Finally! Best Pliers I've Ever Tested! Not Even Close!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ก.ย. 2024
- Knipex, Milwaukee, Blue-Point, GearWrench, Channellock, Gedore, NWS, Tekton, Barnwell, Wazakura, Bates, Speedwox, Kseibi, Hautmec, WorkPro, American Mutt Tools, Performance Tools, and Irwin. Pliers compared for performance for closeness of flush cut, handle force to cut through nail, screw, and drill bit. Finally, only one brand successfully cut through an hex key.
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➡ Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order):
Knipex: amzn.to/3tNZYTW
Wiha: amzn.to/3vrixO2
GearWrench: amzn.to/3SbZ1hs
Gedore: amzn.to/41ZdJvx
Barnwell: amzn.to/4aPa9bn
American Mutt Tools: amzn.to/3vEjRNz
Tekton: amzn.to/3tNZopg
Speedwox: amzn.to/3HgCvOc
Performance Tools: amzn.to/3Sb0xQZ
Irwin: amzn.to/3TRHrkc
Milwaukee: amzn.to/3OmWr6f
Wazakura: amzn.to/48vUMD5
NWS: amzn.to/3O1wjgN
Kseibi: amzn.to/3HeATEz
WorkPro: amzn.to/48Qv648
Hautmec: amzn.to/3TSb3Or
Channellock: amzn.to/3RWyYtd
Bates: amzn.to/3TVd502
Blue-Point: Available online at the Snap On store
Grip Strength Tester: amzn.to/3vFCKQf
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I tested a LOT of pliers. Here's the links to the ones tested and there's more information in the video description. Please keep giving me video ideas, and I'll keep reviewing products completely unsponsored. Thanks again, Todd
Knipex: amzn.to/3tNZYTW
Wiha: amzn.to/3vrixO2
GearWrench: amzn.to/3SbZ1hs
Gedore: amzn.to/41ZdJvx
Barnwell: amzn.to/4aPa9bn
American Mutt Tools: amzn.to/3vEjRNz
Tekton: amzn.to/3tNZopg
Speedwox: amzn.to/3HgCvOc
Performance Tools: amzn.to/3Sb0xQZ
Irwin: amzn.to/3TRHrkc
Milwaukee: amzn.to/3OmWr6f
Wazakura: amzn.to/48vUMD5
NWS: amzn.to/3O1wjgN
Kseibi: amzn.to/3HeATEz
WorkPro: amzn.to/48Qv648
Hautmec: amzn.to/3TSb3Or
Channellock: amzn.to/3RWyYtd
Bates: amzn.to/3TVd502
Blue-Point: Available online at the Snap On store
Grip Strength Tester: amzn.to/3vFCKQf
there is a similar vid by Outdoors55 on snips. Did you experience any of the heat treat issues in your test that Outdoors55 experience?
Great video; would like to see a window tint review for both light and heat resistance. Thankfully the tint isn't too expensive.
I always thought the k was silent on knipex lol
the gedore in the video and the one linked in the comment arent the same one ? did you check if they didnt mix up delivery? video ones are verry square and look more like something to hold stuff then to cut while the ones on amazon in the link look like they cut with a verry sharp edge. the one in the vid has a flat head and the ones in the link have a verry round head
great hammers.
I've said it before: No annoying into reel, no begging for subscriptions and likes, just pure excellent content. Gotta love it!
If you're as good as this, the subscriptions and likes will come automatically.
@@mauritsvw Yep, that's why the beggars are so annoying.
Just a fire hose of data and information.
No need to say it again, then.
I'm always a little dumbfounded when creators beg for subs and likes. We know how TH-cam works, dang it!
Knipex fan club members are rightfully celebrating in the streets right now. Nice to see so many different brands, especially also Gedore with their unique design.
Thanks for sharing!
Result as expected 😂
We never stopped celebrating
@@ProjectFarm There are Wiha, Gedore or Knipex, but there are also good ones like Stahlwille or Hazet.
Yes, and the Irwin fan club members are major down right now.
The best part about Knipex running circles around their competition is that there are so many sources available on what principles guide them from design to manufacturing, they offer factory tours, there are basically no secrets to the performance of their tools and the competition still can't keep up.
Thanks for the feedback.
This is pretty much the only pliers video that they have come out on top on from PF?
Rly? Where im from knipex is generally regarded as Like the apex Tool Brand and its one of the only Brands i See used professionally and from my experience its great aswell what does usually win?
@@thmxszprofessional mechanic for over 20 years. I’ve owned and seen a lot of Knipex in toolboxes in that time and never heard anyone complain.
They don't always win however they usually perform well, the average of performance shows they are a good brand.
Knipex has been the best pliers brand in my toolbag when I first found them 20 years ago. I STILL have every Knipex plier I've ever purchased. Get a set of Knipex Cobra's and thank me later...so...in 20 years when you're still using your first set
I can confirm. I will put my life on those pliers. They’ve never failed me
Thanks for sharing.
I have a full set of cobras and they are one of my go to pliers especially when dealing with stuck tie rod adjustments that just want to round
Who usually has the best price on them? Thank you
Yep. Got the set of alligators. With plumbing, the 10" are what I carry. Was tired of Channel locks busting my knuckles and being in between sizes. Also wore out two Pasco water pump pliers over the years. The 16" pliers work well for 8" clean out covers/test tees or 1 1/2 " mip gas pipe. Once the pliers grip, you can let go of the lower handle and stand on the upper handle. Nothing else comes close, unless you are using Ridge Tool Ridged pipe wrenches. Also their 10" mini bolt cutters work perfect for cutting closet bolts down for China caps. Or go to Harbor Freight and replace your tools every month or so.
If this dude published a book that just listed the results of every test he’s ever done, it would be a best seller for decades.
Thanks!
I'd love to buy that book. You should think about doing it.
but he would have multiple hits on his head tho
@@ProjectFarm yoou should figure this out with a lawyer. this is a mioneymaking idea.
Do the book!
Or like a digital book/file that gets continually updated. Once you pay for it it just keeps getting updated.
Who in the hell tries to cut a drill bit or an allen wrench with a pair of nippers?????
Only the wild man at Project Farm.
Congratulations!!! You and Knipex are winners today.
Art from Ohio
Thanks!
They call him Ohio Art in the phone book. He's pretty popular.
Plot Twist: He actually did all the tests using his own hand strength. Just pretending to use the hydraulic press out of modesty so we don't feel bad.
Ever noticed how many folks who watch this and similar channels are from Ohio? 🙂 (Me too).
@@ddforrester Pretty funny and mostly only Ohioans would get it 😛
I'm a truck driver for a warehouse yard, moving 53' trailers around, and Knipex is the brand I use for wire cutters to cut wire seals on trailers, upwards of 30 trailers each shift, week after week, month after month, and the Knipex cutters I have are still going strong
Nice!
Those seals are stainless steel and wreck normal pliers in a week. The job I was at probably still has the pliers I bought to replace the "offshoreium" mystery metal trash a decade ago. lol.
@@plektosgaming yep, the wire seal cutters my job supplies (no name) would go dull or form a gap between the two halves of the cutting head within a month and constantly needing to grab a fresh pair.. they also struggle or dent when trying to cut those very thick braided steel cables ups sometimes puts on their trailers often destroying anything but a fresh pair but when then still leave them damaged
@@LycanWitch Those UPS cables are made by a firm that also makes control wires for light aircraft and are hardened stainless steel.
I no longer buy/replace a tool without consulting this channel first. I absolutely love the fair and unbiased way you torture test a tool to know what it can handle in the real world.
Thanks!
Came here to say this. You beat me to it, so I'll just like and reply instead.
You've made me a knipex fan with your unbiased and well thought out testing. As a tradesperson who relies on these tools to make a living, you're the most beneficial channel on TH-cam. Thanks PF
You're welcome!
I ran a tool truck in Canada for 20 years. I sold Knipex to automotive technicians and factory Millwright. I never once had to do warranty for any of their products. They are just simply the best hand tools on the market. Another great German brand to look out for is Wera. They make the worlds, best screwdrivers and screwdriver bits bar none.
@@stephenpaquet I've had a Knipex wire stripper/plier combo tool for a couple years now that I paid about $65 for. I've used it a fair bit and it still is in like-new shape, works great. I probably could have gotten a knock-off for half the price and been happy enough with that, but it's obvious when just looking at it, let alone using it, why it's priced higher than most others.
@@5467nick I've owned a pair of the Knipex 12 40 200 automatic wire strippers for 15 years now, still the best tool I've ever bought. Probably close to a million strips and I've only had to change the blades once and the rubber wire grip tip once. I probably owe this thing my life because it's completely non-conductive (although it's not advertised that way) and a lot of the stripping I do is on hot wire for light ballasts. I lost them once for a couple of months and knock-off ones don't strip near as well.
@@Justin-d4l Not just trades people. I'm just a guy that likes doing things at home - servicing my own cars, doing home repairs and the like. I value good tools that make a given job easier. I have a bit of expendable cash and don't mind spending an extra $40 on a set of pliers that will last a lifetime and make life so much easier. Buy once and never again, saves money in the long run. Nothing worse than working on a project and getting to 10pm when the local hardware store closes and you break a tool and have to wait until the morning or you're working on the car and your cheaper tool breaks or rounds off a bolt head.
Video idea: Best multimeter- Testing accuracy, time to measure, performance in cold climate, drop test, quality of included leads, screen size/clarity/brightness
Thank you for the video idea!
That’ll be an expensive one for Todd!
Oof... extremely expensive. Bets on Fluke 87V MAX being the best under $1k.
@@ProjectFarm preferably ones with DC Current measuring capability.
And something that prevents a dead 9v battery when the power button inevitably gets bumped on.
Knipex said “buy once cry once? No, buy once cry never!” 😅😂
Thanks for sharing.
That’s not what the expression means. It means you “Cry once” because the price is so high that it makes you cry but you never cry again because the pliers are super great
@@catlady8324 thanks for the Phraseology lesson. My joke was partially based on Knipex being a German company that wouldn’t understand the phrase or the humor behind it.
@@alrun1836correct, germans don’t cry!
@@alrun1836 Especially funny because I am of direct German decent!
switched to knipex pliers/cutters as an electrician years ago. not only where they cheaper than the klein alternatives, but the pliers and cutters work much better. cool to see a test done showing what i experience on the job.
Thanks for sharing.
Former industrial electrician here. I can 100% vouch for Knipex. I swapped out all my Kleins for Knipex. Nothing beats them. One of their most useful tools is their Pliers Wrench. Highly recommended. Couple more tips. For screwdrivers, try Wera. For an indestructible ratchet, try the Hazet 916HP or long handle 916HPL, rated for 1000nm/737ft-lbs of force. Thanks for the video!
You are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.
I personally prefer Gedore screwdrivers because their handles are rectangular instead of round, which makes it easier to get more torque imo
Yup, Klein used to own that market but Knipex has taken over by storm...
I think maybe the newer Knipex pliers are maybe better? The previous PF videos did not fare well for Knipex.
Correction, the slip joint pliers did pretty good and so did the linemen. The needle nose and wire cutters were not impressive at all.
I have a garage full of Knipex and Wiha tools. Thanks to you I am probably going to add to my collection!!.....My wife say's " Thanks Project Farm!! " for making my husband spend more money on tools!!!
Lol, Thanks for sharing!
Knipex are good.
My wife rolls her eyes when I watch a new PF video because she knows I'm about to get a new tool. 😂
Jajaja. It's ok, I bet she loves it when you get things done 😊
You need to somehow get your wife to understand that tools are free. Not just free but also an investment. They pay dividends over time when you use them. I'm sure you know this but this next part is for her so she can see someone else say it. If you have to pay someone with a tool to do a job that costs $500, and you can buy a tool/tools for $200 and do it yourself in 2 hours, you just made $300+those tools for 2 hrs work. lets say you pay yourself an absurd $150/hr labor, you still got a free tool out of the deal. And any time you use that tool later you just make more money.
The Knipex Plier Wrench is life changing. Never will use regular adjustable wrenches ever again. It’s what most people who use a channel lock wrench actually need but don’t know exists.
Thanks for the feedback.
The Plier Wrench was my Knipex gateway drug.
I might be biased, but I think you should test gear oil pumps next 😉
I second this. No more mess or leaving half the gear oil in the bottle! Nick is onto something with this one!
The fastest, cleanest, and easiest way to get oil from a bottle to a differential
My husband saw this and thought it was amazing! Very useful!
Thanks for the suggestion.
@ProjectFarm Absolutely! I'd love it if you tested the Gear Keg, but I'm genuinely curious if you'd find anything to be faster or better by another metric.
I've never seen a tool dominate one of these like this Knipex. Wild.
Thanks for sharing.
ill have to get a pair of cah nippex
I live on a boat, if these things floated I think I'd marry them! They are the very best.
YT recommends a lot of tool test videos in my feed. You and TTC are the only ones I trust to give an honest review.
Same here. Both channels I trust, mainly because they don't allow the manufacturers to butter them up with freebies. Even though others may claim that getting free stuff doesn't in any way sway their results. I somehow doubt it.
Not the only ones I trust, but definitely the 2 best for specific testing of strength and/or power. Love that both of them design and build their own testing rigs.
Several others address speed, ergonomics, and other factors very well without brand/price bias, particularly for cordless power tool testing.
TTC? Is that "The Tool Center"
@@pauldean7690 Torque Test Channel
@@pauldean7690 torque test channel. Check em out! Really good content.
The Wazakura is a design used for bonsai, to cut aluminum or copper training wire off branches. Bonsai tools usually have a very close to flush cut.
Exactly. Even though it did well, it is inappropriate for this lineup. Should have been Tsunoda or Fujiya instead
If you want to trim small wires flush, Knipex also has much better suited tools, such as the Knipex 78 61 125 or 78 61 140 for larger gauges.
@@Steamrick genau
And we cut screws and rods with bolt cutters, not pliers.
@@Steamrick I would list off cutters from various brands that cut just as good or better but that would be pointless. The point of my statement is that Wazakura is a gardening tool and should not be in this video
I bought a pair of Knipex pliers 8-9years ago and they still serve faithfully to this day. So I would say they are a investment if you are using them often.
Ive also had multiple pliers from knipex and I never need to worry about destroying them, only losing them.
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Suggested Video: Best CERAMIC BRAKE PADS: Akebono, Max Advanced, Power Stop, ACDelco, Wagner, Bosch, Brembo - heat resistant and wear test, which one makes less dust on metal contact
Thank you for the video idea!
@@otarsulava that would be a great video everyone could use
Scotty Kilmer recommends Akebono up and down, I have had success with Power Stop, very interested to see who would win! What a fantastic idea!
Yeah! And from the big chain stores like Autozone, O'reilly's and such.
@@ProjectFarm And brake rotors please.
Without seeing the video, I'm going with Knipex.
Those who know, know…
Same here
And also, most of them have the same design whereas knipex designs vastly stand out.
There’s no replacement for knipex tools for me. Simply the best. Price isn’t too bad when you consider the quality compared to other brands of similar quality.
I called that one too. I have 37 year old Knipex pliers that have seen some "Primitive Pete" use cases. They are amazing.
I'm from Germany and only use Knipex and Wera, so it's nice to see not being too wrong with it. Best you can get on this planet
Thank you for sharing!
I'm pretty much the same although I prefer Wiha over wera. As someone who studies Mechatronics I prefer their vde stuff to that of wera.
Knipex, Wera, and Wiha, are all very popular here in the US. Knipex has been available at all the big box stores for around 5-10 years now. Thankfully its a brand we can actually trust and won't run off to China on us. I have all Knipex pliers and cutters in my tool chest. Channel Lock and Klein are US brands that are exceptional as well and are extremely well made for good value.
I was made in Germany :)
I would buy it - an encyclopedic tool reference!
21:31. As a Knipex user, once you use one, it really isn't that hard to believe anymore. I used to be a doubter. Now, if I need to order some kind of tool, I see if they make one first.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the feedback.
Knipex has been the best pliers brand in my toolbag when I first found them 20 years ago. I STILL have every Knipex plier I've ever purchased. Get a set of Knipex Cobra's and thank me later...so...in 20 years when you're still using your first set😂
Thanks for sharing!
Indeed, their Cobras are awesome. Also the parallel pliers are super. Get a set of them too.
Knipex or KimUnipex? 😂
i heckin love my cobras, especially the tiniest one, its such a handy tool. my most used wrench/plier in my toolbox.
In my first set of Knipex Cobras the jaws are toast but in their defense they been through literal hell of automotive maintenance. Regardless they are the best pliers in that class.
Knipex are the only ones which can cleanly and repetitively cut off old brake cables on cars. They are phenomenal, as are the rest of their pliers and cutters. This isn’t a surprise but fun to confirm what I’ve seen for 30 years, nice work sir!
Thanks!
I use these cutters quite a bit, so as soon as I saw the title I said, “I’m buying whatever comes out on top”. Thanks for a great video!👍👊
You are welcome!
Being from Germany, I exclusively use Wera and Knipex, so it's good to see that there aren't too many issues with it. The best available on this planet
on the planet.?. yes, i buy tools from plaides, cos there millions of yrs ahead.. a good battery tool vid guy is ave / boltr. in british columbia, canadia. he,s an ex engineer. & funny, with stories.. hates the city. best vids prob 2-4 yrs old.. just a good look.. ausie..
Thanks for the feedback.
Project Farm is still the hardest working channel on TH-cam. Project Farm's videos always keep me on the edge.
Thank you for sharing!
watch ave / boltr.. 2-4 yr old vids, or recent. he buys tools, battery, pulls apart tests, shows the sht they put in them..weak points..ect.. funny guy..lives in bc canadia. worked world wide..
Knipex for the win, not surprised! Wiha very good value too.
Thanks for sharing!
I'm not sure if 85 bucks is good value, but definitely good quality.
@the3rdid485 $25
@@the3rdid485 They are 63 bucks.
I knew it was going to be Knipex when I saw the group of pliers to be tested. They are outstanding
I still can't believe that knipex does so well while not ever being the most expensive product. You've tested many of knipex products, but they always come out on top regardless, while being kinda cheap bby comparison. Thanks for the review!
Not always on top, but always in the top half, mostly the top three - and always scoring top points on durability with many comments about how they've been using this or that Knipex tool since forever.
When did Knipex not at the top 1?!
Once again you amaze me with your reviews. Always straight forward and no BS. I have the Irwin cutters you used in this video. I suppose for how little I use them they will be fine for the time being. If I ever need new ones the Knipex will be what replaces them. Thanks for all you do.
Thanks and you are welcome!
These findings mirror my unscientific sample of machinists over the years - Knipex is _the_ pliers to have in your toolbox. Thanks for the thoughtful review.
You are welcome!
All of my pliers and wire cutters were hand me downs, and they did a lot of work. I've since invested in the knipex lineup and feel like I'm set for life.
Thanks for sharing.
I have the Knipex plyer that he used in this test. Excellent plyers. Very reliable.
Get a knipex pliers wrench they’re fuckin awesome
and they can be hand me downs to the next person too and provide another lifetime of work... Knipex are awesome.
@@ProjectFarmSorry to say, but this is one of those... adult bots if you catch my drift. The common is stolen from someone else and then the light count got boosted from other bots. If you search for this comment word for word, you'll find the original poster.
This is why i love knipex and these kinds of videos are why i love this channel! Thank you again for the wealth of information. You help multi craft tradesmen the world over!!!
You are welcome! Glad to hear!
The spark generated by cutting hex key at 20:38 is WILD. Only Project Farm can do something like this. Amazing presentation as always ! 👍
Thank you!
@@ProjectFarm
You mentioned you were wearing a face shield and protective equipment, but you didn't mention what brand that was the sparked up like that. At least I didn't catch it in four or five watches of that segment....do you remember what it was?
1:13 seems about right.
Thanks for the feedback.
Suggestion:
Micro ratchets (1/4" hex bit drivers): Gear Wrench, ICON, Klein, Wera, Wiha, Ares, Titan, HART, Pittsburgh, various Chinese random-brand.
Some of these can handle crazy torque, and a low resistance (backdrag) micro ratchet is the only viable solution for some fasteners. Micro ratchets with a purpose-tailored bit and socket set up to 17mm can handle 80-95% of workload on any machine, all fitting in your pocket or a slim holster. That kind of versatility and portability saves massive amounts of time on the job and prevents using the wrong tool to "save time". Some of these ratchets have great features like in-handle bit drivers, thumb wheels, pass through extensions, locking flex head, etc
Love what you do, really appreciate your time and dedication. Saved me hundreds in dollars and thousands in time and frustration, and the priceless satisfaction of finding that I already use the best tool or product.
Excellent suggestion.
Why no Bahco brand? Is it not available in the US? (yes, it is a Swedish brand - but now owned by Snap-on).
@@jarls5890 Not personally familiar with it. Looks like the only true hex micro ratchet they sell (6950CBR or 2058/S26 kit) is the same as an old Gear Wrench discontinued, which I know from experience is not very good. The rest of their stuff is square drive with a hex attachment which kind of defeats the purpose of a micro ratchet in my opinion.
I have the Icon kit and it quickly became one of my favorite tools. I even used it once with extra leverage beyond what it's intended to have (more than using the included extension bar as a cheater) and not only did it survive but it's wasn't even affected by it.
The only complaint I have is that I feel like they removed too much of the stop in their attempt to facilitate using it with the extension as a T- bar. The extension now has trouble staying in place as an extension. They probably should have strengthened the stop and made a bigger pass-through notch on the extension.
But other than that, it's a great little kit.
@@puckcat22679 yeah I love it, stays in my EDC bag due to its versatility above all other micros. I have the same complaint about the pass-through notch, and sometimes the machining on the flex locking teeth is messy... good thing HF will exchange it hassle free. Unfortunately because of those faults I don't use it in my professional work kit, GearWrench does better there with much lower backdrag which can be vital.
Retired mechanic here ( 45 years), I learned a long time ago when it comes to tools. Spend the money to buy a good one that includes a warranty and you’ll only have to buy it once. And it will never hurt you. 😊
I grew up helping my father build cabinets and later I worked as a finish carpenter. We always used Channel Lock nippers like these but we used them to pull nails not cut them. It’s better to remove nails than to try and cut them flush.
I was looking for this comment. IMO this type of plier is a nail puller not a cutter. This whole series of tests was aimed in the wrong direction.
Thank you for sharing!
Agreed. In all my years in general carpentry, I've never used this type of tool ("nippers") for cutting framing nails or screws -- that's a job for a sawzall or a multi-tool, depending on a few factors. I use nippers for (a) pulling framing/sheathing nails when I don't have room to use a flat bar or catspaw, and (b) pulling or nipping finish nails. If a finish nail is still protruding after being nipped, that can be remedied with a nail set. For cases where I need a true flush-cut (such as trimming edge banding), I have flush-cut nippers.
Yes, always use my 8" Crescent USA-made nippers for pulling mostly finish nails out the back of trim moldings I'm reusing. They grip even the hardened "blue" finish nails no problem. The rounded head gives great leverage and does not damage the wood. Rarely use them to cut nails.
@@SplashJohn I have a pair of knipex nippers that are only sharp on one jaw, and blunt on the opposing side, specifically to make them easier to pull stuff out without accidentally cutting them.
Suggestion for video: Motorcycle Oil.
Motorcycle oil not only lubricates the internal engine parts but also the clutch and transmission. It is more expensive and has different brands than conventional auto oil.
Motul, ecstar, yamalube, Mobil one, etc…
Yes please! 👍 Keep suggesting this over the time...✌️
Thanks for the suggestion.
I have been buying Knipex and slowly rotating old tools for the past couple of year, VERY happy with all of them so far. My 86 03 180 wrench pliers go with me everywhere and have been well worth the money.
Thanks for sharing.
Same
It feels very reassuring to see this kind of results a week after I bought 2 pairs of pliers and 2 pairs of nippers from Knipex based on friends' recommendations.
As always, great job, looking forward to future videos.
Thanks!
I haven't even started watching this yet, but based on the title, no matter who the winner is, I'm immediately buying those pliers.
Thanks for sharing!
If I was a manufacturer watching these videos...my butt would be puckered and my fingers would be crossed😂😂
Yeah its at the point where when I need a tool I just use these videos as a shopping list.
Even if I don't need them...yet.
You won’t regret it. I wrench on helicopters so the tools have to be easy to use and hold up to almost daily use. Knipex or Snap On are my go to’s!
Video suggestion - air purifier! So many forest fires these days it’d be great to know what air purifier works better
Thank you for the video idea!
@@ProjectFarm love the vids!
@@ProjectFarm Make sure you include the DIY box fan + four MERV 13 filters design to compare to commercial purifiers, and measure the "Clean Air Delivery Rate" (CADR). There are lots of air purifiers that get the air really clean that goes through them, but only clean a tiny amount of air, so the air in the room as a whole stays dirty.
@@ProjectFarm If you do this, please test the Austin Air purifier. its a very unique design being it made in USA, only one made in a non plastic housing, and has a very very large carbon media. Please test one of these with the competition! very interested to see how it stacks up against more inexpensive purifiers, theres very popular 30 dollar air purifiers right now that i feel probably do nothing.
Box fan + tape + merv13, Corset Rosinhill filter
Honestly. The most impressive part of this video was you casually hitting 151 pound grip force.
Body builders struggle to hit 120.
That's that farm strength!
Amazing video as always!
Thanks!
Really? I got 150 when I was younger and didn't think much of it. Bodybuilders don't really train their hands.
@@Swampster70 More to the point, bodybuilders train for size and aesthetics, not strength. On a pound-for-pound basis, they're not all that strong compared to other athletes. Experienced rock climbers can blow past 120 pretty easily.
I once had to do a physical for a job at a automotive factory, part of it we had to pass a grip strength test was 130+ I have bad hands and definitely struggled but I passed it on a second try.
As a tradesman I am glad to see your test confirming 40 years tool experience - I pretty much tell everyone Knipex pliers (of all kinds) are the best bang for the buck - however I don't torture them the way you did in this test, so it was simply a gut feeling on my part. Good show mate, keep 'em coming!
I didn't even think it was possible to cut a 3/16" drill bit or Allen key with flush cutting pliers. Crazy. Now I gotta get me a knipex
Thanks for the feedback.
I’ve used knipex wire cutters to cut through hex keys and some healthy grade 8 bolts, used them for years and they were used ones gifted by my father. Occasionally drag a file over the blades and they’re sharp again. Not too many brands have made products as quality as knipex
Thanks for sharing.
I love this style of pliers for pulling out nails and staples and not damaging the wood. For that a sharp edge is not needed but a good wide rounded surface for rolling the tool over to pull out the nail.
Thanks for the feedback.
Same here. My ancient bargain bin set works great simply because it probably can't cut a nail but it can grip it without cutting through.
Fencing pliers are so much better for staples. You don't try to cut them off, you just use the curve of the fencing pliers to pull the staple completely out.
No nonsense straight to the point testing. People on TH-cam need to pay attention. This is what we like. Keep it going!!!
Thanks, will do!
This dude is a legend. He probably doesn’t even know it.
Thank you very much!
Prior to finishing school and going into medicine I was a mechanic. Knipex brand has always been the standard. Saying that Channellocks haven’t let me down. They tend to be best Cost vs Value vs Made in USA. I do own a lot of Knipex pliers as well. Your videos are awesome man. Thanks for the study! 🤘🏽
You're welcome!
Knipex is by far my favorite pliers brand. Superb pliers and cutters
Greatest channel on this side of Haven.
Looking forward to see 10-20 tonn bottle jack review in the future.
WHAT?! wheres the review of best curling iron? or best crock pot?.. smFh
Or toothpicks?
@@mos8541 It's getting closer to curling season here....I read curling iron as curling rock and thought to myself, "That would be an awesome comparison!".
Excellent review.. as a saltwater boat fisherman, bolt cutters are something you should have on a boat in case of an emergency.. however, these pliers take up less space and weigh significantly less.. and are just as effective!
Plagiarizing spambot. Reported.
You're a fisherman alright.
Are we all gonna ignore his grip strength 151.8 is crazy!! Corn fed strength 😅
We called it something diff back in my day 😂
People who do a lot of working with hand tools have this kind of strength. I'm only 5'7 140lbs, but my larger friends are always asking how I can crush things so easily or easily grasp and lift heavy objects with one hand. I tell them to ditch the hand lotion and do some real man work and they could do the same 😂
Exactly! He just casually dropped a 150+ grip strength like it’s no big deal lol.
For a working man that's about average
@@Beardman56 agreed
So glad I invested in Knipex brand as I've also found they are of top notch quality in terms of use and build!
Good quality tools do and can cost more than the el cheapo ones that's because they perform AND last, but that's not always the case as proven in this vid by the snap on blue point, wazakura, NWS and Milwaukee brands. It's critical to do your homework and we're very fortunate to have Project Farm doing it for us!
I enjoy my Sunday early afternoon waiting for these videos to be uploaded. Thank you project farm.
My pleasure!
A note about the hardness of drill bits: usually only the flutes are hardened and the shaft is somewhat soft so it doesn't damage the drill chuck. That test might actually be easier than the deck screw test.
Good point... LOL!
If you look at the numbers it took a significant amount more force to cut the drill bits than the deck screws so those drill bits were definitely tougher, and if you use the knipex numbers it went from 100 pounds for the screw to 170 for the drill bit so I'd say 70% tougher, also several of them required 400+ pounds to cut.
"That test might actually be easier than the deck screw test." I mean, the numbers are there, you can see if it was easier or not
It's not even so it doesn't damage the drill chuck. THe drill chuck jaws are required to be able to deform the shank a bit to properly grip it.
@@tonyrulez69different diameters tho
Best welding hood from harbor freight to 3M speedglass.
Yes, and Include the weight of each hood
It's going to be an Optrel
How would you suggest testing them? Not being argumentative--I think this is a great idea. But I'm curious. I switched last year from a Harbor Freight to an Optrel, and the difference is like night and day. But I'm still not exactly sure what I could measure that would capture it.
I can’t get enough of this channel. Its helped me a ton with purchasing decisions with everything from oil to screwdrivers. Look forward to many more years of reviews
Absolutely some of the BEST content on youtube
Yeah... until the guy starts talking...
I have a set of Knipex side cutters that I bought to cut guitar strings, which are notoriously tough. I got them for the very same reasons that were shown in your tests. They are well worth the added expense.
If you look at the handle of your Knipex it should say the diameter in milimeters of pianowire it can cut through 😉
Saving us money one video at a time. Thanks man
You bet!
No kidding, wish he was around back when I bought a bunch of the Craftsman tools as advised by the boomers in my family. Little did they know what their quality turned out to be by the time I made it to Sears
I bought 2 Knipex pliers when I started working in the car audio industry 32 years ago. Both still work very well today. I cut wire, screws and nails with them all the time.
Thanks for sharing.
I have several knipex products and they are the tool to buy if you don't want to ever buy another one!
Thanks for the feedback.
The misalignment of the jaws on them is amazing, something you don't really see
Give this guy a like. One of the best TH-camrs put there hands down!
I’m a retired Caterpillar mechanic. I have a pair of Knipex pliers that are probably 40 years old. They are to this day my go to adjustable pliers.
I agree. Im a Carpenter and we have both the Knipex & Wiha along with other brands.
Thanks for the feedback.
What do you use this type of plier for?
@@bobcougar77mostly finish carpentry items, especially renovations that require a lot of nail pulling or wire cutting, etc….framing carpenters carry nail diggers in their tool bag vs Trim carpenters/finish Carpenters that use the Carpenter’s Pincers.
@@bobcougar77some people call them bull nose cutters, end cutters, carpenter’s Nippers, etc…..
True flush cuts have a single angle bevel coming to a point at the very end of the pliers, not double beveled angled in.
yes, we know. but theres a thing called a file..
oh cool, another tools I didnt realize I wanted, but now I want.
Do like I do. Design your next project around the tools you want. No guilty feelings. LOL.
Thank you!
@@Colorado_Native I bought an old car to restore and I was most excited about buying the floor jack, jack stands, wrenches, ratchets, and rust prevention materials recommended on this channel.
Finally someone that pronounces Knipex right! Nice video as always! Enjoyed it!
Thank you!
Almost. German "i" --> "eee". Kuh nee pex.
@@ExtremeSquared You're wrong. It's "Kuh Nip X" according to their TH-cam channel. watch?v=Jg38fvLR6-k
@@ExtremeSquared Still, most people say nipex 😂
@@DG-mi2mc True. It's just that the best thing about the German language is that you can know how to pronounce a word once it is written on paper. English is an absolute mess in that regard.
I’ve never seen pliers compared in this much depth before. That Japanese Wakura plier really surprised me, cutting down to 0.023 inches! Guess I know what’s going on my wishlist!
Thanks for sharing!
A very close shave, for sure. Unfortunately didn't hold up very well with harder materials but you can find application for them. Then grab a knipex for the tough stuff.
@@Bakachu7because wazakura is made to cut bonsai branches and soft aluminum wire. I’m surprised Jeff even had these in the lineup because it’s a gardening tool and not appropriate for this lineup.
The wazakura is impressive but it is a gardening tool meant to cut bonsai branches and soft aluminum wire. Not appropriate for this lineup even though it did well
Flush-cutters are always a tradeoff though, the edges aren't nearly as strong and they are not usually meant to cut hard material.
Knipex prints that on the handles of their flush-cutters.
Knipex make exceptional cutting tools.
Yes they do!
i liked this comparison/testing. People will probably complain that not a different uses were tested etc.. But this video definitely shows there are right and wrong tools for the job. When you're doing a job more than once and your quality of work needs to be scrutinized, you get the right toolS, for the job.
Those Knipex are INSANE. Although now the Amazon listing is $82 and almost out of stock!
I will say, after checking out the Wazakura brand, they don't seem to be aimed towards this type of tools.
Haha, and now they're over $90! (And so I went with the $24 Wiha brand, 2nd place finisher.)
Learning from this that you need to jump on every Project Farm video the minute it comes out, skip to the end to see the final winner, and order it immediately! :-)
Lucky to live in europe when it comes to german or european made tools. They are €44 or $48 here. Same spec model. Also the market doesn't get manipulated as much by project farm test results lol.
I just saw $97 with 5 left 😂
90 dollars now, just buy from a different seller at 73. Say no to american greed.
The reason the Wazakura cutoff pliers couldn't cut a hardened deck screw is because Japanese tools tend to be made for 1 specific purpose, and to do that purpose the best it possibly can. Those cutoff pliers are meant to cut softer metal as close as possible to the surface and they were the best in that test so they did their job very well. The mentality in the U.S. tends to be that it is acceptable to make tools that do things at a medeocre level as long as they are multi-purpose. There are other Japanese tools made specifically for cutting off harder metal such as deck screws, and those tools tend to work better than any U.S. made/designed multi-purpose tools too, you just have to buy 2 Japanese tools rather than 1 if you want to cut both soft nails and hardened deck screws.
That mentality lost you guys the war.
Agree. The Japanese Zero fighter was great when used against slower planes. When American introduced the Hellcat that was as fast but could also carry bombs, the Zero went zero.
I personally own a set of the Tekton pliers (they're fine), I also have a lot of Tekton sockets and they're great.
We have Knipex pliers at work and they've been fairly durable.
Thanks for sharing!
Knipex my father gave me a pair which I still have to this day they never failed me I got me a new one just to say I got one for myself and I still have it till today probably one of the best purchases I ever made in my life😂❤
Nice!
9:19 The average one handed grip strength for men tops out at around 110lbs. Depending on the study, a one handed grip strength of 150lbs is easily in the 90th or 95th percentile 😂
Thanks for the feedback.
This strength is pretty common among people who work with hand tools regularly. A lot of times when I shake people's hands I have to consciously think about decreasing my strength because I've popped a lot of fingers and had a couple guys wince.
We have a similar grip tester at work that gets passed around in the shop. I would say average for our guys (definitely hard workers) and we average around the 150 mark. With one guy that was able to get around 190 one time, but he is at least half Amish 😂
Pure pro, pure awesome, pure good fun to watch.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Looking forward for your next upload!
I’ve thanked you before and I’ll do it again. Thank you for a no nonsense approach. Pure unbiased info. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks so much!
Thanks, Project Farm.
Our pleasure!
Yay! More tools from project farm. A sunday staple. 🙂
Thank you!
Can you test double edge razors?
Thank you for the video idea!
Being a guy who likes to buy USA made products, I certainly will be buying the Knipex cutters. I was wholly impressed with their performance....that was awesome.
Thanks for the feedback.
The sheer usefulness of this channel is clearly a cut above the competition!
Thanks!
And we have a winner in the best pun category. Bravo! 👍👍🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
In this case shear usefulness too.
@lightningdemolition1964 true. And I'm a structures guy for aircraft. No excuse for the typo. Thank you.
@@IHWKRi wasnt sure if you were going for a double pun so i fixed it for you.
While I totally understand, that not every video can cover the same topics, it's great to see a rturn to the roots, the topic that probably most of us are interested - the most methodical and thorough tool reviews.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Eh... if you sort by 'oldest video' you'll find that the roots are 'random fixes around the farm'. Though I'll agree that most of us have come to know and love the reviews.
Video suggestion: best way to pick up leaves.
Thank you for the video idea!
Best way is to pay someone else to do it😊.
I was in construction most of my life. I'm now 78 and still have a pair of nippers (as they were once called) I bought when I first went to work with my dad in 1961. I carried them in my tool belt for years and years, as they were handy for pulling nails, cutting wire, etc. I even bought several sets of less expensive pairs for employees. I have some pairs in my toolbox now and have found you basically get what you pay for. Since I've never been able to exert 500 pounds of pressure by squeezing, and I've never met anyone who could, my money would go toward a pair of Channellocks.
Thanks for sharing.
Best electronic repair kit (like ifixit)
Wazakura had a negative value! 8:02, the others had a positive value.
Thanks for the feedback.
Knipex are built different 😂
Love how it just cut through the screw with lowest needed force and absolutely no wear on cutting edge 🤣
Love your content, keep it up! ❤
Thanks, will do!
Hello there! Have a great Weekend!🙌🏼🙌🏼
Thanks! You too!
@@ProjectFarm Thank You!😁
We need to see the new valvoline restore and protect oil tested
Thank you for the video idea!
Well, let's find out!
Thanks!
"We're gonna test that!" LOL. Love it.