All of My Long Nose Pliers Channellock Knipex Fujiya USA Japan Best Affordable Needle Nose Pliers

[@Metal_seer]

Thanks for the review. These look good. Based on a video in which about a dozen brands were tested, I bought a $12 Irwin Vise-Grip, which finished in the top 3. As a DIYer who will only use them occasionally, I couldn't justify a $34 Wera or Knipex.

[@Metal_seer]

PS: I also bought Vampliers needle nose, mainly for tightly and neatly wrapping soft 8-10 gauge aluminum wire.

[@BradsWorkbench]

Ive yet to find a standard size needle nose that comes to as fine a point as the knipex do. That has really come in handy for me in the past

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very true 👍👍👍

[@willb3018]

Agree. They are very handy. As you said for a "standard" size, a very fine point....especially the 31160. I find myself grabbing these first. .

[@Jonathan-rb1iq]

I am looking for a long nose plier recently. Your sharing's really helped me a lot. Thanks!

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thanks glad to hear it.

[@philchristmas4071]

Channellocks for the win. Made in the 🇺🇸

[@gregblau8082]

Great timing I just lost the craftsman pros I’ve been using for about 8 years

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Haha damn sorry that happened glad you enjoyed

[@SevenDeMagnus]

Cool, which one when closed has no gap (jaw are parallel when closed) and is quite heavy duty for bending aluminum and thick wires? Thank you.

[@markarmstrong3394]

This will be very interesting ! I use proto at work. But at my side business I have some my grandfather gave me. No idea what they are but their at least 40- 50 yrs old. Their my favorite

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very nice. That's awesome!!! I wonder what they are. Thanks for sharing

[@markarmstrong3394]

@@TonyTheTechnician dark red handle. So I always thought proto. But when I compare them to my other protos and there's some differences. But I won't even let my wife use them unless I'm standing close and watching lol. I cant figure out who made them

[@TonyTheTechnician]

@@markarmstrong3394 lmao that's funny. Hmm I guess all that matters is that you really enjoy them!! 👍

[@markarmstrong3394]

@@TonyTheTechnician Tony he gave them to me back in mid 90's and they where old old then. So they gotta be at least close to 40. I just wished I knew who made them

[@TonyTheTechnician]

@@markarmstrong3394 ya now that's pretty awesome. And obviously you have checked all over them for a logo or anything.

[@marcuscook5145]

I have a set of Channellock pliers made in the US but I also have a set of KTC pliers from Japan and while the Channellocks are good pliers, The KTC ones manage to have a higher finish quality for the same or less money depending on the particular tool.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Agreed. Same with my Japan pliers just the finish and quality is amazing for the price

[@kenfuciusfpv2800]

I just care about the wiggle in the joint causing the alignment on the nose going off. Which ones last longest for alignment wear?

[@bosesebi6685]

Curved nose, ones. Any straight wants to evade.

[@marko11kram]

I think you need to include Tekton and Ares in future reviews

[@TonyTheTechnician]

If I ever get either one I will

[@DamplyDoo]

Thoughts on Kobalt? They performed well on Peoject Farms test...

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Kobalt has some pretty good stuff. It's hit or miss but I have found alot of them to be good for the money

[@BeardedSeabee82]

What?? No snappy??? Have found snap on is top pf my list for needle nose, however the vampire needle nose set quickly comes in close.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Nah unfortunately I just have the snappy slip joints. And I agree the vampliers needle nose are great

[@gregblau8082]

Thanks for the heads up Brandon. I just started looking at the vampires and am probably between them and knipex

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

Bearded CB Snap on has a set of needle nose pliers that wont cut wire with it close to the joint.

[@BeardedSeabee82]

@@Toyotas_n__Tools hey doug! No they dont cut (hence why vampires coming in vlose) but as far as durability and useability out of needle noses ive owned over decades snappy is personally my fav

[@robertrada4783]

Needle nose pliers are one of those things where Snap-On is hands down ahead of the pack. The best gripping performance will be from a pair without cutters or additional gripping areas. Just the standard 97acf or 96acf (9” and 8”) are all you need to put a smile on your face. Just don’t settle for a bunk pair if they send you a lemon (unfortunately, it’s not a rarity). Caveats, they’re great mechanics and general use needle nose. For electrical, the Kleins are more appropriately designed for the task and the Knipex (both their ‘telephone’ and ‘mechanics’) seem to want to thrive in a datacom environment.

[@larrycroft470]

Tony i need a pair of curved needle nose pliers. Primarily i work on my small engine mower / weed eater / edger but occasionally i work on my 2 vehicles. (I am and always will be a novice mechanical DIYer). I say that bc i don't know if i need an extended reach curved pair or just a 8 inch curved pair. I have spent way too much on tools lately watching your videos!!! But i have been so satisfied with how all of them have been performing. Every tool i buy - i want to be a legacy tool to pass along to my son. Will you please give me your recommendation on which pair to buy? Thank you so much. Sincerely Larry

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Well I really only have experience with a few. I have Short and long versions in knipex which are amazing but a little spendy. Then I have the long Pittsburgh ones and they do OK. No issues yet. Just not the highest finish. And then I also have the Carlyle pair of short versions and they are great and price is decent as well. Haha I supposed I'll take some of the blame for you buying more tools 👍

[@larrycroft470]

@@TonyTheTechnician Thank you so much Tony!! You have been a huge help with my tool collection!!

[@TonyTheTechnician]

No problem at all. Thank you so much for all of your support.

[@danteakeldama]

Having worked in small engine repair for several years I would recommend a pair of 8 inch Snap-on talon grip pliers and a pair of hemostats 8 inches of longer. The pliers for general purpose, the hemostats for fuel line routing(also for pinching the fuel line) and a piece of metal such as a coat hanger with a small hook for fuel filter fishing.

[@martinschaffmeir7729]

Nice video tony. I bought a pair of needle nose pliers from my napa store that have been great for many years, they have blue handles so might be channel lock ?

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Very nice. I know I use alot of those at work but none are channellock. They are a darker blue. But still amazing pliers!!

[@NotAWomble]

Probably Carlyle brand

[@zebadams5714]

just snapped my pair of chanel locks, im not sure how thats even possible😂

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Dang I haven't done that before lol

[@Bobbycat1231]

I bought the Channenllock 318 pliers based on this video. I don't think these are among the best. Also, IMO they are way overpriced. I paid almost $25 over the net. If I had seen these in person, I would not have paid over $8. I bought a pair of Sears made in USA like these back in the late 80's which were way better. I used them everyday on the job and they never let me down, and I beat the hell out of them. Unfortunately, you can't get them anymore. I don't work with my hands professionally anymore, but I did want a pair just as good. These ain't the ones. On a scale of 1-10, I give them a 5 1/2.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

I would still consider these some of the best pliers for the money. They are only 20 dollars. That is cheap for a USA made set of long nose pliers. The finish on them isn't the best and could use some improvement but in no way have I had any performance problems with the pliers. They will definitely outlast a 8 dollar set of China pliers. Sorry you weren't happy with them. You can always go with knipex or Japan pliers if your are looking for a set that looks good and performs good. I would definitely rate them over 5.5 since the only issue I have had is the finishing look of the pliers. But everyone has an opinion and I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts.

[@davehaggerty3405]

I think "electric steel" means it came from an electric furnace instead of a coke fired furnace.

[@timandrews5730]

Which pliers do you think are better trying to decide between tsunoda and fujiya for my pliers.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

I haven't used the tsunoda

[@eawhit]

Those Fujiyama 350H-150 pliers look fantastic. I’ve been a big fan of NWS and Knipex, but all their pliers tend to run too long for fine electrical use. At 4.5”, plus being stainless, those look really nice. I don’t see any good sources online though. Most run 60 bucks and up, which is pretty steep. Any suggestions? Thanks for the detailed review, man. Love the channel and thoughtful content!

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thank you I really appreciate it and that's a great point you make. They are a good size and I can see how having short ones can help. If you check the link in the description it says tools. Click that link and scroll down. You will see the yellow handle pliers your speaking of and they are at 33 or 34 dollars 👍

[@eawhit]

@@TonyTheTechnician Awesome. Thanks again!!!

[@mohammedaldujaili2890]

Knipex is the best.

[@TonyTheTechnician]

I do love me some Knipex

[@jermlac]

Some of Tekton slip joint pliers are made in the USA again. It would be awesome to see the rest of their pliers being made domestically but I don’t care so much about the country of origin as long as the pliers perform well and offer a good value for quality. Case in point, I have some of those channel lock pliers you have on the table and they are horrible. The tips don’t line up and the steel seems much softer than my German made Knipex sets.

[@muxmurki1497]

Well, where‘s the benefit in this video? 8 mins showing 4 pliers? Any testing possible beyond a bit of wire cutting?

[@TonyTheTechnician]

It's a comparison video not a torture test. They are long nose pliers, what do you want me to show you how to twist some wires or pull a cotter pin???

[@kcsellers6032]

Don't know where you from homeboy but stainless steel does rust too

[@TonyTheTechnician]

It depends on the grade of Stainless steel and most stainless steel you see with rust is surface corrosion and rust that can be cleaned off. As long as properly maintained stainless steel will resist rust homeboy.

[@glenncrewdson2758]

👍🏻😈👍🏻🍻

[@TonyTheTechnician]

Thanks 👍🍻