Channellock 927
Score: 80/100
Knipex Cobra 10-inch Red
Score: 92/100Rankings
The Knipex 87 01 250 Cobra is a 10-inch high-tech water pump plier featuring 25 fine adjustment positions via a push-button mechanism for rapid adaptation on workpieces. It utilizes a self-locking jaw design with hardened teeth to provide superior grip on pipes up to 2 inches and nuts up to 46 mm with minimal hand force. Ideal for professional plumbers and mechanics needing versatile gripping in maintenance and automotive repair.
The Channellock 927 is an 8-inch convertible retaining ring plier designed for one-handed operation, allowing users to switch between internal and external applications via a simple slider switch. It features a heavy-duty coiled return spring to reduce fatigue and includes a kit of five interchangeable tips for precision work in tight spaces. It is best suited for mechanics and DIYers handling retaining or snap rings in automotive, machinery, or appliance repair.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 61 HRCbest | |
203 mm | 250 mmbest | |
50.8 mmbest | 50 mm | |
| ↓ lower better | 227 gbest | 335 g |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Jaw & Cutting Performance(3) | ||
Jaw Type | Interchangeable | Serrated |
Jaw Capacity (mm) | 2.0 mm | 50 mm |
Finish | Standard | Polished/Atramentized |
Handle & Ergonomics(2) | ||
Handle Type | Comfort Grip | Non-slip Plastic |
Grip Type | Comfort Grip | Self-Locking |
Core Specifications(4) | ||
Tool Type | Snap Ring | Water Pump Pliers |
Material | Alloy Steel | Chrome Vanadium Steel |
Overall Length (mm) | 203 mm | 250 mm |
Weight (g) | 227 g | 335 g |
Adjustability & Mechanisms(2) | ||
Locking Mechanism | Slider | Self-Locking |
Joint Type | Pivot | Box-Joint |
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Professional reviewers and editors highlight the Knipex 87 01 250 Cobra for its superior grip and efficiency, noting it offers 30% more gripping capacity than previous models.
Users frequently praise the lack of slipping and low hand force required, as well as the comfort during repetitive tasks like pipe turning.
