Pliers

New Tools

ToughBuilt Aviation Snips – Coming Exclusively to Lowe’s

Jan 20, 2021 Stuart 39 Comments

It seems that ToughBuilt has made the leap from tool bags to hand tools. Read More

New Tools

Gearwrench Pitbull Pliers – All Bark and No Bite?

Dec 29, 2020 Stuart 21 Comments

Here’s what we know and think so far about the new Gearwrench Pitbull pliers. Read More

DealGuyd

(Sold Out) Irwin Vise-Grip Locking C-Clamp Pliers for $5.83!

Dec 17, 2020 Stuart 11 Comments

This is crazy-good pricing on Vise-Grip 6-inch C-clamp locking pliers! Read More

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(Expired) New Knipex Pliers Wrench Deal – You Should Absolutely Buy This 2pc Set

Dec 11, 2020 Stuart 33 Comments

This Knipex Pliers Wrench 2pc set is a great deal – you should buy it! Read More

Electrical Tools

Husky 6-in-1 Multi-Functional Electrical Pliers Review

Dec 11, 2020 Stuart 24 Comments

Here’s what I think about Husky’s 6-in-1 electrical pliers. Read More

DealGuyd

HOT DEAL: Long-Reach Double-X Pliers for $16

Dec 4, 2020 Stuart 36 Comments

These versatile pliers are on sale! Read More

Made in USA

Use This to Organize Your Pliers (Made in USA)

Dec 4, 2020 Stuart 35 Comments

What do you think about these pliers racks, designed to fit 10 pliers? Read More

DealGuyd

Knipex Pliers and Cutters Tool Set Deal – Amazon Black Friday Week 2020

Nov 21, 2020 Stuart 5 Comments

Save $10 with this Knipex pliers and cutters hand tool set. Read More

Made in USA

Snap-on Talon Grip FlankJaw Pliers for Use on Hex Fasteners

Nov 19, 2020 Stuart 27 Comments

Here’s a look at Snap-on’s pliers that are specially designed for turning fasteners without damaging them. Read More

DealGuyd

Milwaukee 6-in-1 Electrical Pliers are on Sale, and Seem to be Selling Out Fast

Nov 7, 2020 Stuart 12 Comments

Do you need new wire strippers or electrical pliers? Check out this promo while it’s still in stock! Read More

New Tools

New Lenox Pliers Wrench Have HUGE Jaw Opening Width

Oct 30, 2020 Stuart 20 Comments

Lenox has come out with a new pliers wrench. Read More

New Tools

New Gearwrench Pitbull Adjustable Pliers with “Auto-Bite” Technology

Oct 7, 2020 Stuart 13 Comments

Gearwrench has new Pitbull pliers with “Auto-Bit” on the way. Read More

New Tools

New Teeny Tiny Knipex Cobra XS Pliers

Oct 2, 2020 Stuart 31 Comments

Knipex Cobra XS adjustable pliers take the slim and compact nature of the line to new lows. Read More

Electrical Tools

New Channellock 968 Wire Strippers (Made in USA)

Sep 9, 2020 Stuart 17 Comments

Channellock has come out with new high-leverage USA-made wire strippers. Read More

New Tools

New Harbor Freight Doyle Fast Adjustable Pliers

Jun 23, 2020 Stuart 32 Comments

Harbor Freight has come out with new adjustable pliers. Read More

Pliers

Vampliers Screw Pliers Review

Mar 23, 2020 Stuart 56 Comments

We reviewed “Vampliers,” which are excellent 6″ pliers (made in Japan) that are handy for extracting screws and working with smaller parts. Read More

Editorial

5 Sweet Hand Tool Upgrades (Holiday 2019 Gift Guide)

Dec 9, 2019 Stuart 32 Comments

Here are 5 hand tool upgrades to add to your holiday wishlist. Read More

DealGuyd

Irwin’s Vise-Grip Pliers Wrenches are on Sale (H2019)

Nov 12, 2019 Benjamen 9 Comments

The Irwin Vise-Grip parallel-jaw pliers wrenches are on sale. Read More

New Tools

Kobalt Ratcheting Rapid-Adjust Wrench is… Different

Nov 3, 2019 Stuart 27 Comments

I came across the Kobalt ratcheting auto-adjust wrench, and it’s definitely… unique… Read More

Editorial

Knipex Pliers and Hand Tools – “SBA” Means Retail Packaging

Sep 9, 2019 Stuart 9 Comments

The “SBA” in Knipex model numbers (at least in my experience so far) indicates retail packaging. Read More

Made in USA

New Channellock SpeedGrip Adjustable Pliers are 100% Made in USA

Jun 18, 2019 Stuart 42 Comments

Channellock has finally come out with new button-adjustable pliers. Read More

New Tools

New Craftsman Compound Action Pliers and Cutters

Jun 14, 2019 Stuart 23 Comments

Craftsman has come out with 2 styles of compound action cutters and pliers. Read More

Electrical Tools

Aven Accu-Cut Hard Wire Cutters

Mar 26, 2019 Stuart 21 Comments

Here’s a quick look at Aven’s made-in-Germany hard wire cutters. Read More

New Tools

New 10″ Knipex Pliers Wrench is Lighter and Opens Wider

Mar 25, 2019 Stuart 25 Comments

Knipex has updated their 10″ Pliers Wrench, describing it as the “Classic, Reinvented.” Read More

DealGuyd

Deal: Knipex 4-in-1 Electricians’ Pliers

Mar 20, 2019 Stuart 14 Comments

These neat Knipex 4-in-1 electricians’ pliers are on sale. Read More

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