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KC Tool Order Montage Feb 2023

Hand Tools

Here’s my Latest KC Tool Order – Knipex, Witte, NWS (March 2023)

Mar 1, 2023 Stuart 39 Comments

Here’s my latest KC Tool haul that’s on the way.

NWS-Pliers-Wrench-Gripper

New Tools

New NWS Pliers Wrench Gripper

Mar 22, 2022 Stuart 20 Comments

Another new Pliers Wrench is hitting the market.

Knipex vs NWS Long Nose Pliers

Electrical Tools

Knipex vs NWS Pliers – Which Brand Makes the Best Pliers?

Jul 21, 2021 Stuart 72 Comments

Knipex vs. NWS when it comes to pliers? I can’t choose – could you?

KC Tool Black Friday 2018 20 Percent Coupon

Hand Tools

KC Tools Black Friday 2018 Hand Tool Deals – Wera, Wiha, Knipex, NWS, & More

Nov 22, 2018 Stuart 13 Comments

Here’s a look at KC Tool’s Black Friday 2018 hand tool deals!

Felo NWS-Made Pliers

Pliers

Reader Question: Best Pliers? What About Your Favorites?

Jan 9, 2018 Stuart 78 Comments

Which are your favorite pliers?

Irwin Vise Grip Relabeled NWS Pliers

Pliers

Irwin Lineman’s Pliers are Exclusively Made for Them by NWS

Feb 22, 2016 Stuart 29 Comments

Are Irwin’s premium lineman’s pliers also made by NWS, despite not being in NWS’ catalog? Yes.

Electrical Tools

Knipex or NWS Pliers? Oh, What a Stumper!

Apr 8, 2015 Stuart 29 Comments

We were asked whether we prefer Knipex or NWS, and had to pick just one. Which brand do you think we like more? Which do you prefer?

Irwin Vise Grip Relabeled NWS Pliers

Electrical Tools

Irwin Launches New Line of Relabeled German-Made NWS Pliers

Sep 8, 2014 Stuart 32 Comments

Irwin has come out with a new line of German-made Vise Grip-branded NWS pliers.

Lee Valley NWS Pliers Selection

Pliers

NWS Pliers Now at Lee Valley

Aug 15, 2014 Stuart 10 Comments

Lee Valley has started carrying NWS pliers, making these excellent tools even easier to find and buy in the USA!

ToolGuyd Long Nose Pliers Collection

Pliers

Let’s Talk About Long Nose Pliers

May 29, 2014 Stuart 30 Comments

Here are some of my thoughts about long nose pliers. Which brands and features do you prefer?

NWS Ergo Combi Plier Fantastico Plus Cutter and Multi-Ergo Plier

Hand Tools

NWS Pliers Review & Show & Tell

Oct 5, 2011 Stuart 5 Comments

Check out our video review of several popular NWS pliers styles! It’s more of a show and tell than review, but we tried to be as thorough as possible.

NWS Ergo Combi Plier Fantastico Plus Cutter and Multi-Ergo Plier

Hand Tools

Where to Buy NWS Pliers?

Aug 24, 2011 Stuart 5 Comments

There’s a new online supplier for NWS pliers, and a lot of great things have been said about them.

NWS Ergo Combi Plier Fantastico Plus Cutter and Multi-Ergo Plier

Hand Tools

Gear Preview: NWS Ergo Combi Pliers and Fantastico Plus Cutter

May 10, 2011 Stuart 13 Comments

Here’s a sneak preview of some NWS pliers that I ordered for personal use and review.

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