A reader (thanks, Jared!) just introduced me to the Tsunoda WP-150D mini tongue and groove adjustable pliers, which has a screwdriver built into the handle.
That could definitely be useful!
The jaws also look quite interesting, with different gripping zones and aggressive teeth.
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The maximum gripping capacity is listed as 1.6″.
Here’s a look at the slotted screwdriver that is built into one of the handles. It looks a bit coarse, which wouldn’t be bad, and also robust.
They show the screwdriver end being used as a light pry bar and to turn slotted fasteners such as in plumbing features.
One tool, two functions.
Of course I ordered one on the spot to check out. I’ve had some great experiences with this brand, and expect the same from these pliers.
Price: $15.75 (at the time of this posting)
COO: Made in Japan
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They also have a bigger version, with 8″ length.
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fred
Reminds me a bit of the Milwaukee “multi-function” pliers:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-10-in-Straight-Jaw-Pliers-with-Comfort-Grip-and-Reaming-Handles-48-22-6310/205652210
No screwdriver – but head that doubles as a conduit reamer and handles that can act like a punch.
John McCoy
I have these Milwaukees and they are pretty sweet. That won’t keep me from buying the Tsunodas, of course 😏
CA
Are these Douglas USA yellow handle pliers? They were the gold signature when I got my start in the mid 80s.
John
I checked out some of their other tools and put their soft jaw pliers in my cart. Never would have known about these. Thanks
David Brock
definitely looking for some soft jaws myself.
MattW.
I have them and there really decent. There not cobras but work well in a pouch. The slotted end is kinda useful for prying on things actually. I had some larger 10 or 12in models from amazon japan never used them due to the spring like the fujiya. This is the one size I would consider useful for most people.
Sinclaire
I have a few pairs of Tsunoda pliers and they are all fantastic. Really good prices too
Patrick T
100%!
I have a few different types of cutters from them. They all feel like precision tools compared to the Kleins and channellocks I had previously. There is a Swiss-like quality/refinement to them.
I’m not sure why these and the other Japanese brands aren’t more popular. For me, they are top tier and that is before you factor in exceptional prices.
Justed added these, a pair of non-marring pliers and a couple of other finds to my cart!
Jared
They’re definitely underappreciated. They’re very well-made and surprisingly inexpensive for the quality.
S
That tooth grip style reminds me of Irwin adjustables.
I migrated to all flat jaw Irwin’s because the notched jaws were unforgiving on needing to be adjusted exactly(their adjustment also has a ton of increments) for every fastener. The flat jaws will grip as long as the jaws can open enough to get onto the fastener
Stuart_T
@John, “…checked out some of their other tools…”
That’s its own rabbit hole! Is there anything they don’t make pliers for? C- and E-clip pliers, even one for conveyor-belt maintenance… There’s probably one for removing thorns from lions’paws. Bookmarked for further temptation.
MM
These remind me of those special pliers for working with auto wheel weights; they often have a similar-looking tip screwdriver or pry tip on one of the handles.
Ben R
Not for me, I’d stab or scrape myself on that exposed metal screwdriver end when inevitably the pliers slipped.
That’s more about my own clumsiness than a problem with the tool though.
Rover
Well, it looks like Amazon put the screws to that deal. It’s over $26 now.
Stuart
I’m seeing it as completely sold out.
loup68
Stuart, I have to smile at this “special pliers” with the screwdriver end. I first did this to my Channel locks in the 1970’s working in maintenance at an automotive parts plant for 34 years. I rounded the screwdriver end and smoothed off the sharp edges on top so that it wouldn’t wear out my jean pants because I carried these and a 10″ Crescent wrench, also smoothed off in my other pocket!
Stuart
It’s great when tool designs follow improvisation trends. Consider the loop at the end of Milwaukee locking pliers, which were inspired by the large nuts welders were attaching to the adjustment bolts of their tools.
For me, I see the utility in having a screwdriver prying tip at the end of these pliers, but not enough to go through the trouble of modifying any of pliers in such a way.
loup68
In maintenance at MTD, I would also take apart my Crescent wrench brand wrenches to add an additional groove on the movable jaw to allow my 10″ wrench to fit over the nut on our JIC hydraulic hoses and also 3/4″ air hose swivel nuts.
As a construction pipefitter apprentice, I was taught how to pull nails out of wood with my 10″ crescent wrench! If you close the jaw up, you can slip a nail head into the open groove and rock the wrench back on the closed jaws.
Jesse
Lobster UWP200DNA (currently $28.44USD) is the same thing PLUS the vampliers/engineer-style screw removal jaws