Which Knipex Pliers to buy

[Richard Condon]

Im a plumber mostly small bore houses etc. I have never used the Knipex Cobra Pliers Wrench. And dont know whether to buy a 7 inch or 10 inch. Hard to tell from picture on computer. Can anyone advise ?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

150 or 250 should be good for you

 

[MattyR]

I have three in my kit but the 10 inch covers 90% of my needs. I also have a small 6 inch which I think is knipex which is handy hen you're hampered. It doesn't get used often but it can be a lifesaver at times.

 

[gmartine]

250 should do, I've had Cobras for as long as I can remember but I didn't know until recently they actually self-locked. Duh!

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTL38C1Nhg0&t=217s

 

[Stu-B]

I have (and lost) cobra and alligator, both really well made and hard wearing. 250 is probably the best size for most domestic jobs.

 

[Richard Condon]

Got knipex pliers last week been using a bit, very good tool Thanks guy s

 

[OffshoreGas]

They do cobras with smooth jaws. They are good if you’re working with chrome fittings you don’t want to mark. Not the cheapest mind you, about £40 for 250mm.

 

[gmartine]

They do cobras with smooth jaws. They are good if you’re working with chrome fittings you don’t want to mark. Not the cheapest mind you, about £40 for 250mm.

They're not known as Cobra's but yeah perfect for gripping without damage.

 

[Richard Condon]

Ya the one i got has the smooth jaw. Didnt thing they can be got with the toothed grip. I use the Footprint grips, I have the 3 sizes, i find them good, the smaller one can get u out of a corner.