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ToolGuyd > Locking Pliers
Eagle Grip Locking Pliers Final Call

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Amazon Seems to Have the Last Eagle Grip Locking Pliers

Aug 26, 2025 Stuart 31 Comments

I imagine that inventory counts are running low.

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I Never Liked Vise-Grip Locking Wrench Pliers

Apr 27, 2022 Stuart 68 Comments

Here’s a unique tool that I never quite took a liking to.

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Made in USA

Malco Eagle Grip Locking Pliers

Apr 26, 2021 Stuart 60 Comments

They’re finally here – Eagle Grip locking pliers, made in the USA!!

Vise-Grips LockingC-Clamp Swivel Grip Pliers 6-inch

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(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!

Knipex Locking Pliers

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Have You Tried Knipex Locking Pliers?

Mar 12, 2019 Stuart 32 Comments

Here’s a quick spotlight on Knipex locking pliers.

Irwin Fast Release Locking Pliers IRHT82573

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Irwin Launches Improved Vise-Grip Locking Pliers

Mar 5, 2019 Stuart 34 Comments

Irwin has improved their Fast Release Vise-Grip locking pliers.

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Made in USA

Malco Reopens Former Vise-Grip Factory in DeWitt, Nebraska

Oct 22, 2018 Stuart 94 Comments

Malco has officially reopened the former Vise-Grips plant in DeWitt, Nebraska.

New Tools

New Stanley FatMax Locking Pliers with Adjustment Bolt Loop and Secondary Lock

Sep 15, 2016 Stuart 31 Comments

Stanley’s new locking pliers offer 2 interesting features – a ring on the adjustment bolt, and a TruLock mechanism to prevent unintentional release.

Electrical Tools

New Dewalt Pliers, Diagonal Cutters, Euro-Style Locking Pliers

Jul 11, 2016 Stuart 21 Comments

There are some new Dewalt pliers and locking pliers coming out, here’s a quick first look.

New Tools

New Milwaukee MAX BITE Torque Lock Locking Pliers

Mar 24, 2016 Stuart 16 Comments

Milwaukee has come out with new super-strong curved jaw locking pliers for use on pipes and similarly shaped materials.

Mechanics' Tools

Gedore Grip Wrench Locking Pliers with Hex Jaws

Nov 21, 2014 Stuart 18 Comments

These Gedore Grip Wrench locking pliers are designed for removing very stubborn fasteners, but come with a steep price.

Milwaukee Fast Release Locking Pliers

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New Milwaukee Fast Release Locking Pliers

Jun 17, 2014 Stuart 3 Comments

Milwaukee has added new fast-release locking pliers to their growing selection of hand tools.

Skil Ratch-N-Lock Pliers

New Tools

Skil Ratch-N-Lock Pliers

Dec 4, 2013 Stuart 14 Comments

Skil’s Ratch-N-Lock pliers are said to be the world’s first self-adjusting ratcheting locking pliers.

Facom Slip Joint Locking Pliers

Awesome & Cool

Facom Slip Joint Locking Pliers Review

Nov 18, 2013 Stuart 26 Comments

These Facom locking pliers are a completely foreign design, but they work well.

Kobalt Magnum Grip Locking Pliers

New Tools

Kobalt Magnum Grip Locking Pliers Review

Nov 1, 2013 Stuart 18 Comments

We tested and reviewed Kobalt Magnum Grip Locking pliers, and are not at all pleased with them.

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