Knipex Cobra 10-inch Red
Score: 92/100
Craftsman Long Nose Plier 8 in
Score: 82/100Rankings
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 CRAFTSMAN CMHT81645 is an 8-inch long nose plier constructed from drop-forged alloy steel with a corrosion-resistant chrome finish. It features multi-zone bi-material grips for comfort and induction-hardened cutting edges designed for precision work. It is best suited for DIY enthusiasts and tradespeople needing precise wire pulling and gripping in confined areas.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
61 HRCbest | — | |
250 mmbest | 207 mm | |
50 mmbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 335 g | 273 gbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Safety & Durability(1) | ||
Insulation Rating | Not Insulated | Non-insulated |
Jaw & Cutting Performance(3) | ||
Jaw Type | Serrated | Long Nose |
Wire Cutter | false | true |
Finish | Polished/Atramentized | Chrome |
Handle & Ergonomics(1) | ||
Grip Type | Self-Locking | Multi-zone |
Core Specifications(5) | ||
Tool Type | Water Pump Pliers | Long Nose Pliers |
Material | Chrome Vanadium Steel | Drop forged steel |
Overall Length (mm) | 250 mm | 207 mm |
Weight (g) | 335 g | 273 g |
Warranty | Lifetime | Full Lifetime Warranty |
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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.
Manufacturer and retailer descriptions consistently highlight comfort grips, hardened cutters, and durable steel as strengths, positioning it for professional trades like electrical and plumbing.
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