Grip-on’s 727-08 ErgoGrip locking pliers sure are a strange a sight with its right-angle pistol-grip design. With a 70-degree angled design, these pliers are intended to reduce hand strain and fatigue, and are ideal for use in confined spaces. They are also claimed to exert for up to 50% more force in twisting applications.
Grip-on’s ErgoGrip pliers are available at Sears for $40, but is currently being discounted by 10%. Don’t forget that coupon code SEARS5OFF50 takes $5 off $50+ orders.
As previously mentioned, we are already big fans of Grip-on pliers, so of course once the opportunity presented itself, we promptly ordered a pair of these ErgoGrips. Our order arrived yesterday, which means we’re already working on the review!
Grip-on ErgoGrip Locking Pliers via Sears
Product Info via Proto, and Grip-on
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Chaon, you’re right, “whomever” is grammatically incorrect – “whoever” should have been used, but we’ll leave it as is to serve as a reminder of our failing.
as of right now, 2pm MST, 11/20, they are on sale $35.99 at Sears
I cannot say for sure if I would ever need a set of those, but I think I would like to have a couple of them in my box for the day I am in a real bind and those save the day with that right angle head in a compact place. Very clever looking indeed!
One thing I haven’t liked about these is the release lever–I’ve inadvertently released it a few times. I kept having to remind myself to grip my hand lower on the handle.
I can’t say that I’ve had that problem yet, but I’ll keep it in mind.
I have tried them! cool tool! But superauto. <>
Update: Thanks to Richard for the note about how the Grip-on ErgoGrips product page no longer appears on Sears’ website.
I noticed the same thing earlier this month, and hoped that it only indicated a temporary lack of inventory. Hopefully Sears will reorder these pliers soon, but in preparation for the worst case scenario, I’ll continue searching for alternate distributors.