This is a great screw extraction tool, but not for pipes,the jaws are similar to the cobra pliers but the geometry is a little different. But one of most used tool in my bag, alongside with the pliers wrench. 👍👍👍
Those are nice pliers. I'd love to see that same design on the tip and the same quality but merged with a vise grip function--that would be an interesting tool. Thanks for the discussion and showing those to us!
Mostly, a good set of vise grip type pliers will do the same thing and offer you more choices like a Milwaukee set. This would be a good single tool that would work most of the time, but lots of slip because they don't lock. When you repeatedly slip, you remove material and scar. At some point, you may not have enough material to grip.
I think what sets these apart from vise grips, is that these can be used in tighter places where a vice grip wouldn't be able to grab. Also being straight jaws instead of angled jaws allows reach in tighter places. I think these are great screw/bolt removal tools for medium duty work. Anything heavier duty, you'd probably want vice grips or ideally, some sort of extractor socket, or screw extractor impact bits. What sets these pliers up for being so helpful, is that they can do a lot of different tasks well enough, that often times, you won't need to reach for other tools. But I agree that a good set of vice grips is needed in any tool kit!
The serrations at the tip remind me of Vampliers, I'm curious to know who did this idea first, Knipex or "Vampire Tools" I believe is the company. I can't find much about Vampire Tools online, their site says they've been in business since 2011. I always wanted to dismiss the Vampliers as a gimmick, but considering Knipex uses a similar serrated design and the Vampliers are made in Japan they have to be at least decent... Sadly I don't think I own any Japanese tools. I wish I did... I've just always been a sucker for European tools if I could afford them. The styling, quality... it makes me smile. Since you are Canadian, I will say I bought an industrial borescope for $500 back in 2012 from a company in Winnipeg called Medit. Nice device, it can record video, take pictures, it came with a borescope and a handheld device to view the image on. China, Taiwan, India, they make ok tools, but it's always exciting to buy a tool from other countries.
Okay so who did it first: Well between those two companies, I am not sure. But in general, the first instance of this kind of teeth I have seen on a tool is the Utica No. 1300-8. A very nice set of antique gas and burner pliers (alloy-artifacts.org/utica-tool.html#gas-burner). They have that 'screw removal' teeth feature. And they're from the 1920s ish? I have a really nice pair that I will eventually get around to reviewing. From what I've seen collecting tools, most of the cool new ideas and features we see today, are just taken from old patents. I want to get a borescope a lot. they are a great specialty tool, but one I have not needed yet for any project!
The Vampliers predate the Knipex Twin-Grips by quite a bit. Note that the Vampliers are merely a rebranded set of Engineer pliers, who manufacture and sell them in Japan. I own the engineer originals and they are excellent, top quality pliers. I also own the much more recently introduced Twin-Grips, which are also excellent. Both of those pliers are specifically designed to grip the barely exposed head of a screw and do a much better job of screw extraction than Vice Grips in almost every case.
@@jackkeoshian7560 i have several different ENGINEER pliers and use them often, only occasionally will I want pliers without the screw "cutout" on the tip
This is a great screw extraction tool, but not for pipes,the jaws are similar to the cobra pliers but the geometry is a little different. But one of most used tool in my bag, alongside with the pliers wrench. 👍👍👍
Flare adapter on your water heater, Or 3/8” Pipe/fittings.
I grab em for 3/8 supply lines sometimes.
Those are nice pliers. I'd love to see that same design on the tip and the same quality but merged with a vise grip function--that would be an interesting tool. Thanks for the discussion and showing those to us!
They have those by a Japanese brand called "Engineer"!
Here is a link to them:
amzn.to/3OF6tQj
Mostly, a good set of vise grip type pliers will do the same thing and offer you more choices like a Milwaukee set. This would be a good single tool that would work most of the time, but lots of slip because they don't lock. When you repeatedly slip, you remove material and scar. At some point, you may not have enough material to grip.
I think what sets these apart from vise grips, is that these can be used in tighter places where a vice grip wouldn't be able to grab. Also being straight jaws instead of angled jaws allows reach in tighter places. I think these are great screw/bolt removal tools for medium duty work. Anything heavier duty, you'd probably want vice grips or ideally, some sort of extractor socket, or screw extractor impact bits.
What sets these pliers up for being so helpful, is that they can do a lot of different tasks well enough, that often times, you won't need to reach for other tools. But I agree that a good set of vice grips is needed in any tool kit!
I use mine for everything everyday fantastic tool
I love all my Knipex. Good quality review
Thank you! I appreciate hearing that.
Knippex BEST pliers grippers knips Etc...Just the best no question
The serrations at the tip remind me of Vampliers, I'm curious to know who did this idea first, Knipex or "Vampire Tools" I believe is the company. I can't find much about Vampire Tools online, their site says they've been in business since 2011. I always wanted to dismiss the Vampliers as a gimmick, but considering Knipex uses a similar serrated design and the Vampliers are made in Japan they have to be at least decent...
Sadly I don't think I own any Japanese tools. I wish I did... I've just always been a sucker for European tools if I could afford them. The styling, quality... it makes me smile. Since you are Canadian, I will say I bought an industrial borescope for $500 back in 2012 from a company in Winnipeg called Medit. Nice device, it can record video, take pictures, it came with a borescope and a handheld device to view the image on. China, Taiwan, India, they make ok tools, but it's always exciting to buy a tool from other countries.
Okay so who did it first:
Well between those two companies, I am not sure. But in general, the first instance of this kind of teeth I have seen on a tool is the Utica No. 1300-8. A very nice set of antique gas and burner pliers (alloy-artifacts.org/utica-tool.html#gas-burner). They have that 'screw removal' teeth feature. And they're from the 1920s ish? I have a really nice pair that I will eventually get around to reviewing. From what I've seen collecting tools, most of the cool new ideas and features we see today, are just taken from old patents.
I want to get a borescope a lot. they are a great specialty tool, but one I have not needed yet for any project!
The Vampliers predate the Knipex Twin-Grips by quite a bit. Note that the Vampliers are merely a rebranded set of Engineer pliers, who manufacture and sell them in Japan. I own the engineer originals and they are excellent, top quality pliers. I also own the much more recently introduced Twin-Grips, which are also excellent. Both of those pliers are specifically designed to grip the barely exposed head of a screw and do a much better job of screw extraction than Vice Grips in almost every case.
@@jackkeoshian7560 i have several different ENGINEER pliers and use them often, only occasionally will I want pliers without the screw "cutout" on the tip
Great video!