The Two Smallest Cobras: 125/150mm

A brief little comparison between the design differences in the two smallest Knipex Cobra models, the 125mm and 150mm.
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[@Traderjoe]

I changed an entire sink with the 125 mm plier wrench. I love them

[@mattyreardon3593]

Smart, small spaces.

[@andyh2137]

I have been caring the 125 size in a maxpedition single sheath with a leatherman rebar for the last 5 years at work. These are a great addition where the leatherman falls short.

[@greekveteran2715]

For people that look for which one to get, go for the 150. Much better tool still small enough for edc. The 125 has way to small handle and teeth, less leverage and less grip,also a bit smaller jaws as you see. In person, 125 looks cute like a keychain tool but the 150 even though it's still small, it looks and works like a tool. 180 and 150 are my favorite Cobras, followed by the 250. If I was a car or ship mechanic etc, then deffenately would go for the big Cobras!! Around house jobs, go for the 180 Cobra, that's the most peoples favorite size!

[@Basement_CNC]

i agree on the 2nd part of the comment ,but the first part i sorta disagree , if ypur a person who uses them daily go for a decent size pair , but for me i have a toolkit that i take on 30km + mountainbike rides , my bike is around 12,3 kg and so every gramm matters (and adds up quickly if i do so with 10 or 12 pcs of equip in my toolkit) and even if they were like 10% less good (id dont think so) if i use them once or twice i dont care , but at home i use my 180 or 250mm pair and i love them

[@chasingthetrail9375]

I somewhat agree I own both and also have both in my work box aircraft mechanic 9 years most of the time I’m grabbing the 150mm or the 180mm the 125mm I mainly use for tight spaces or for installing cotter keys quickly I feel like they shine best as a complementary tool to a larger piler. that being said the 125mm will still put in a lot of work volunteered to transport a harrier jet and used only the 125mm cobra pilers and 125 pilers wrench and a awl to take out a speed brake actuator. So you can get the work done but your going to have a better time with the 150mm slightly more leverage and a overall better handhold.

[@willy_9361]

I always tell my friends just pick up 150mm for better jaws

[@littlejackalo5326]

I want the newish 100mm Cobra and plier wrench EDC kit so bad, but it's way too expensive. They want like $70 for the plier wrench and $30 for the Cobra pliers, and $20 for the pouch (individually). It's still $120 as a kit.

[@DownHillgamer]

I agree. I've got 125s I carry to work and 180s at the house. And some 150s on the way to replace my 125s, don't use them much at work anyways, but nice to have, and I guess the 125s will be my weekend warrior pliers

[@Hawk74]

Great review! I have both pairs, I went with the smaller 5 inch, 125mm versions first and loved them. But the leverage advantage you get with the 6 in, 150mm is far superior. He's right about the portability of the 5 in and it's a great EDC option but for me the 6in leverage is the factor that makes it my choice.

[@mattdiaz1]

One of the reasons I chose the 5" over the 6" was the weight (85g vs 145g), which with its pocket size makes the 5" easier to carry.

[@Blobjonblob]

Iv been carrying the 150mm cobras in my pocket for work going on two years. Excellent tool has been used countless times. If I lost it I would replace in a heartbeat. I also find them more useable than a multi tool pliers.

[@shawnp8878]

Can I ask what kind of work you do and how these help on a regular basis? Thanks!

[@Blobjonblob]

@@shawnp8878 I work in steel fabrication. So I do welding, grinding also work with laser machines cnc etc. So having a pocket size cobras has been the handiest tool.

[@shawnp8878]

@@Blobjonblob that's very interesting work! Can I ask you further for some examples of how they come in handy? Thanks!

[@ccmogs5757]

As a caretaker i carry the 125 in an EDC pouch (w/ leatherman rebar-knifeless (uk), coast G19 torch , jack-knife , etc.) used daily , invaluable pliers :)

[@Blobjonblob]

@@ccmogs5757 Agree. at first you be thinking are theses a gimmick but they proved me wrong they work just as good as their big brothers.

[@phi376]

I ordered both the 125 (as part of the kit) and the 150 Cobra separately to compare them side-by-side. In the kit, the wrench pliers came in the 150 mm and were perfect for EDC. I returned the 125 mm Cobras though. They were just too small for my hands and I did not find them as useful as the 150 mm cobra pliers. I have been carrying the 150 mm Cobra pliers every day for over a year along with the 150mm wrench pliers. I have used them countless times. Like someone else said above, if I lost them today I would buy a new pair tomorrow. So many trips have been saved to the toolbox because they were in my pocket. ❤️ 🐍 🇩🇪

[@TheCarbaxin]

I'm very happy with this tool. I've been carrying the 150 mm one for about a year. It replaces the leatherman core pretty well.

[@rendog896]

This was the review that I needed! Thank you 🙏

[@bryanstone654]

nice vid... For those who are looking for the best plier based multitool for urban EDC, skip the Leathermans and Gerbers. Pair a 4 or 5 inch Cobra with the Victorinox SAK of your choice and you'll be happy. I use a 4 inch Cobra with a Super Tinker. They fit in my watch pocket with rook to spare. If Tim Leatherman had a Knipex Cobra when his Fiat broke down he never would have invented the Leatherman PST.

[@muxmurki1497]

I‘m from Germany and own the 150mm for more than a decade as a Tool in my shop. I think it‘s a whole class of pliers on its own, making combination or lineman ‚s pliers obsolete in many cases. Very often you don‘t want a big bulky pair of pliers, but just something that fits nicely into your hand making it grip with steel. And that is what the 150 mm Cobras do perfectly; you can open it far more than the aforementioned types. For prepping/ EDC I also have a pair of those in my extended toolkit. The 125 mm are more of a emergency type, they are Even easier to carry due to size & weight, but are just a bit too small to count as a „real“ Tool, at least for my size 11,5 hands.

[@bartraab4287]

Does it make any difference that you are from Germany, that you emphasise it in the first sentence? 😂

[@realscoobs]

I just recently got the 125mm pair and I absolutely love them. Part of my EDC at work now, and you don't even notice they are in your pocket which is a huge plus. They have already come in handy numerous times in a situation where I would have had to get off a ladder or go grab a pair of pliers from my toolbag

[@shawnp8878]

Can I ask what kind of work you do and how these help on a regular basis? Thanks!

[@realscoobs]

@@shawnp8878 electrical. They're good for grabbing in tight areas, twisting/holding nuts, knock outs on boxes, and bending certain things back in place. Those are some of the uses I've had so far, and the convenience has just been great.

[@shawnp8878]

@@realscoobs thanks, I appreciate you sharing your experiences them! 🙂

[@adragontattoo]

I have the 125s and a smaller Crescent RT24CVS pliers. The 125s are great for the majority of the tasks I have used them for at work. Sure I will need to get out the larger sizes occasionally but in general these fit the need perfectly. I have no real complaints other than needing another set or three.

[@Aqnde]

I've been carrying the 150mm Cobras in the breast pocket of my coveralls for the past two years alongside other tools I need constantly. Mostly it has been useful when encountering rusty broken central lubrication system nuts, but has also been handy in countless other occasions over the big pliers. I also have 125mm Cobras, but the grip on their jaws seemed to usually be lacking vs corroded stuff. Obviously I still get the 250, 400 or 560mm pair when I really need the grip.

[@Liv1ngTheDream]

Thanks, helped make my mind up

[@MegaXowen]

Really informative, did not know these differences. Thanks.

[@ogotuwaobuto5366]

Thank you for this great review.

[@iamfuckingyourwaifuandther2743]

People use the 125 because they can pair it with a knife, or other non pliers based multitool and have pliers that are a million times better than pliers on a multitool, and weight is usually a huge factor.

[@bryanstone654]

absolutely right. I have the 125 and the 100 and pair them with a Super Tinker (Juice S2 alternative), Cadet and LM Micra. I'm done with plier-based multitools. Pairing of the 125 Cobra and the Ontario RAT 2 is much better than the Leatherman Freestyle.

[@motrock93b]

The first day out on my mountain bike with the 125’s in my camelbak ended up fixing another rider’s cross threaded pedal. They worked great!

[@qualifierone8899]

Just ordered mine to carry with me on my Honda Monkey

[@foxwood67]

Do what every Knipex junkie does buy both. Lol. Yes the 125 are small with a very respectable capacity but what good is a 25mm capacity if you dont have any leverage due to the short handles. For smaller jobs my go to is the 180. Great combination of capacity and leverage. I do utilize the 150 for areas with limited access or somewhere i need greater "feel" I dont own the 125 and after watching this I probably wont get them. A great comparison video. Thanks

[@robertrada4783]

Seriously. And now they have an XS (xtra small) which is tinier than the 125. May as well use your fingers at that point.

[@foxwood67]

@@robertrada4783 LOL

[@hawaiirealmedia5610]

Must have the 125's. Nice reveiw!!

[@jessvelazquez3793]

thanks for this information from Mexico

[@tombatom]

I havete 125 and the 175.. 175 is the most used and most versitile and most loved❤️😊. 125 is good in the pocket and for tight spaces. Much better than Leatherman pliers. 175 plus 125 are the best combination for me.

[@harveysmith100]

Did you mean 180?

[@dandyer8351]

180mm & 125mm perfect combo for me in the smaller sizes

[@saviom8166]

Very useful video.

[@pmags1331]

Wow what a big difference in the jaws . I am in the market for either the 150 or 180 and the jaw pattern on those 2 are very different as well . The 180 goes back to more of the 125 jaw pattern . Definitely appreciate the video . I have the 125’s and like that jaw pattern . I will be going with the 180’s . Thank you . 😁

[@bobbing4snapples]

The 150s in this video are counterfeit

[@SparkyP320]

I have the 5” pair and I believe a 7” pair. I still always find myself using my 10” cobras 🐍 a lot more than these smaller pair. My 7” pair came in a craftsman bundle when craftsman were selling knipex cobra rebranded as craftsman. That grip was the most comfortable to me. It was a double dipped black handle.

[@jamesf9610]

I've got that craftsman set came with 10 in and 7 in love then

[@HunGredy]

I may suggest for anyone interested to look for the "Knipex Minis" set which includes the 125mm Cobra as well as a 150mm pliers wrench and a pouch for both. One of my best purchases, carry them everywhere in my bag, saved me from loads of uncomfortable situations so far.

[@bird718]

those are nice, looks perfect for those tight small places

[@vijayantgovender2045]

Please do a tool box tour thank you from South Africa

[@joonaknuutinen5540]

i have the smallest ones. i have lost 2 and bought new pairs the same day both times. before these the most used tool i had was either bigger cobra or leatherman. im a welder/fitter.

[@1tener]

Thank you

[@memoriesle3256]

Có ai để ý cách đóng dấu thương hiệu của 150 khác các kích thước khác không?

[@jaybaughn8090]

I own both, video is extremely accurate. I am, a industrial Wireman, I am never carrying the 150s when I'm off work, and I'm never carrying the 125, when I am working. 🤷‍♂️ 150s are the awkward girl in high school, I run 12 inch cobras at work.

[@alexst3333]

thank you!

[@mrbadger9920]

Got a set of the 150's as I wasn't sure if the 125's would fit on 25mm conduit couplers. I would love a set of the knipex flat jawed grips next ( pliers wrench I think they call them) but at around double the price they are ridiculously expensive.

[@mikeholt3545]

Usually I can buy german tools for a much more reasonable price on Amazon.de

[@vincentnightwolf]

The pliers wrenches are definitely expensive, but they are worth the cost. I never use normal adjustable wrench anymore. For standard electrical work (conduit nuts like you mentioned). I would recommend picking up a 180 or 250. The 180 is a bit cheaper and will do pretty much anything you need. 250 will be a bit better on larger fasteners and get you some more torque. Seriously pick up a set and try them out. I was hesitant at first, but at this point I have ever size from 300mm and down with multiples of the 250, 180, and 125. I don't regret buying any of them.

[@mannyfestoINS]

@@mikeholt3545 are you THE Mike Holt?

[@JDeWittDIY]

Excellent comparison! Can youcompare these two with the tiny 100mm version?

[@adriantoole4601]

What's the difference in thickness of the jaws?, as I'm looking to replace adjustable spanners for making off armoured glands

[@kwaichangcaine8234]

I bought the 7" wrench/pliers . I love it but man those Knipex are expensive.

[@randomescu]

hi. on the 150 verdion, what is the minimum fistance between the jaws ( closed at 1st position). in other words, what is the minimum hex head bolt it can grab, in milimeters? im waiting for mine tuesday. i own a 125 pliers wrench already and is a bit too small for 24 mm head hex ( in fact is 16 mm bolt).

[@erikmetal666]

Thanks, you helped me a lot to make my choice, i'll be getting the 125 model :)

[@MikeWood]

The 5" one is as small as I would go. I know there is a XS 87 00 100 but that seems too small and would bite the hand when applying leverage. Nice comparison on the two here.

[@bunkerfest]

Thanks for this, i have eye balling that little cobra, its the smallest one they sell in a kit with waist holster and second cobra for bolts? Anyway thanks and keep does german electric tool fix videos comming please.

[@jamesf9610]

Oh that's their pliers wrench it's a bad ass set definitely come with the small cobra and small pliers wrench

[@jijijiilillillllllllllllll]

사이즈 고민하다가 이영상을 보고, 결정하는데 큰 도움이 됬습니다. 150mm!!

[@NothingToNoOneInParticular]

Will the small one open a large juice cap or milk bottle?

[@petersymons7817]

Thank u

[@ajayer90]

I got the 150 mm because that extra inch means they fit in the hand better and you can get more torque out of them.

[@greekveteran2715]

Also they are so much more robust and they do the work for you, while the 125, are way more uncomfortable to use and you have to push much harder. 150mm are more robust than both 125 and 180mm.

[@JasonAguirre]

What about comfort difference between the handles? Since it seems that is where the actual size difference is...

[@scrambler350]

The 87 01 150 is a MUST if you do HVAC - I use it many times each and every day.

[@powerai]

I enjoy your video on the cobras.

[@johnnewell5025]

I own both...if I'm traveling and want to take them in my carry-on bag, I take the 150mm/6". If air travel isn't a factor, I'd rather carry 125mm and 180mm.

[@QuickQuips]

KCTools has quite the sale on these. I wish they had an insulated version though. Sometimes I deal with hexnuts in tight spaces with high voltages.

[@xthee_0nly_1x11]

There’s also the Cobra XS (100mm) it’s smaller than these two.

[@user-zj5vy8zy8c]

KN 125 awesome for hvac works...

[@barlow2976]

I have the 150 version and it has fine teeth on the inner jaw, but it looks like the 125 does not- Am I right?

[@fdl9656]

Both 125 and 150 have fine teeth on the inner jaw.

[@user-tt6nc6mo7k]

How do the 125mm and 150mm pliers wrenches compare?

[@harveysmith100]

Unless you really need something small, go for the 150mm. Much better grip in the hand, better teeth, more comfortable to use and much better leverage. The 150mm is a small item in itself.

[@greekveteran2715]

As the other guy said, for anybody asking how they compare, go for the 150 Cobra. The 125 is way to small, 150 is still very small but way more capable.

[@IsraelMagalit]

I just received the 125mm Cobra today and it is tiny! I don't know if my hands are just big, but it didn't look this small from pictures/videos on the internet. I appreciate the small size for EDC, but now I'm wondering if I should've got the 150mm instead.

[@daxomega007]

Did you end up getting the 150 mm instead ? I got the kit with the 125 and the 150 pliers wrench, so I bought the 150 to go in the kit and use the 125 at work.

[@IsraelMagalit]

@@daxomega007 nah, I'm sticking with the 125mm. They're just so expensive! I plan to get the 150-mm pliers wrench but can't get myself to spend that kind of money just yet.

[@daxomega007]

@@IsraelMagalit Oh Ok, I See , Well Good Luck When You Find A Pair.

[@mindsablank8061]

Not much discussion on the 150 so thanks

[@Mr-pm3jp]

Exactly. I wish there was more content, mods, customs etc. I want to shorten a pair of 150's, I don't know maybe to 5 1/2, 5 1/4. But what I REALLY want is knipex to make the 125 wrench (all same dimensions) but 6 inch length, no rubber grips and with the diamond grip texture and handle shape of the 100's!

[@BlindBatG34]

At one point, I was looking for an EDC set of pliers. I bought the smallest Knipex (125), Cornwell/Channel Lock and Snap-On. I found the small jaw opening combined with the fine adjustment on the Knipex to be too fiddley (if that’s a word). I needed up carrying the Snap-On after a small modification. However, I bet if I had purchased the Knipex 150’s those would be my EDC since it looks like it solves my gripes with the 125 model for close to the same size.

[@Elkyblack]

Dammit, now I want both ;)

[@nickgoogle4525]

Thanks, interesting comparison. I now decided to get the 100 mm version plus the 180 mm version. 100 mm for EDC and for small stuff and the 180 for general usage. I am sure that will be a nice combo.

[@Mark-079er]

I also have the 100. no plasti grip, just bare handle which makes them perfect for edc.

[@bricofast]

For me the best wather Pump in world Knipex cobra and knipex wrench The best wather Pump in world , knipex The best design lenghts here from Portugal 🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹

[@vijayantgovender2045]

Hi can you anyone please tell me how this guy is doing is well after his illness and if he could please update us on how he is doing watching from South Africa thank you and God bless ❤

[@bobbing4snapples]

Those 150mm pliers appear to be counterfeit, although a better copy than most I've seen. The extra hump on the back of the jaws gives it away. They often will use phillips screws for the spring and many knock-offs forgo the words in the button, although yours actually have that. Knipex 150mm Cobras have 16 positions

[@Mr-pm3jp]

I call b.s. Those 150's appear 100% genuine. "Extra hump on the back of the jaws" isn't specific enough to be coherent. I can't find whatever you're seeing. The cheapest and most common place to get them is the top recommended on amazon, and knipex website links directly to it for purchase. Where on earth do you imagine people buying knockoffs of already super inexpensive wrenches? These aren't rolex's dude. They're not even as fine as smokeshop folders, they're supposed to be crude workhorses. Each unique and roughly shaped in areas. I uninstall my grips and dehorn the handles for grip-down knife-pocket carry. They're gnarly under those grips. I'd be interested to see if there are any markings under those grips, even though I think they're genuine ;)

[@jeanmulligan4168]

I thought they self gripped my 8701125s don’t am I missing something please

[@asaalul4561]

I have the 15 cm Cobra (87 01 150) and the 15 cm plier wrench (86 03 150). Believe it or not, I used the Cobra to crack the shell of big crab whenever I go out eating seafood. 15 cm Cobra is superior to 12.5 cm due to its teeth and leverage.

[@greekveteran2715]

Which one do you like more, the Knipex Cobra 150 or the Knipex plier Wrench 150?

[@luismdoz]

Hey quick question, are you familiar with the “reca” brand? A colleague from Austria come over for work and I notice that he had what seem to be a wera tool check plus set in a most green and black color but the sockets were not color coded. After a closer looks it branded as reca. Even the little ratchet had reca logo and the wera-shaped handle. I thought it was some branding scheme from wera but he also had a little cobra like the ones on this video with Kinipex on the casting but green handles with the reca brand on them. He some more insulated pliers similar to wiha but again with the reca logo. I figure you might be able to explain with a going on there in a nice video form

[@claas6504]

Just got my 250mm cobras today!

[@EditioCastigata]

180mm normal size, for 250mm I'd go and indeed went for the QuickSet variant.

[@tedmcdonald3377]

Dude you need to do new videos, love your channel😎😍😎😍😎

[@User39.]

I got the 5".....wish I'd got the bigger one

[@filletmignon5221]

I bought the 150 because I feel like I don’t want to ruin my leatherman pliers doing something heavy duty I want my leatherman to be in good shape for when I absolutely need it

[@Joker-yb6ks]

If edc i choice knipex xs 100mm

[@colinstu]

They should make a 100mm one as a gag. Stocking stuffer!

[@jamesf9610]

I love my micro tools I'd be all over those I've got 3 in crescent micro 2.5 in ratchet 4 in Klein cutters they are all awesome as hell and very useful for tight spots

[@jakesnowake1]

It's in their new items for this year. The knipex cobro XS

[@colinstu]

@@jakesnowake1 Wow it's adorable.

[@forgetyourlife]

Adorable yes and totally sucks. Sent the Cobra XS’s back.

[@jaybaughn8090]

How much is a mm, we use the king's measurements.

[@mountairytranetracks]

I own both… so should you!

[@Lenin893]

Trovo che la 180 sia la più versatile e rimane anche piccola e sottile

[@tomthompson7400]

the 125 is very small when you actually go to do anything with it ,,, 150 is handy though.

[@zzazztrazz]

Not anymore.

[@Gator-357]

The teo smallest are actually 100mm and 125mm

[@MadMax-tn3pu]

The smallest is the Cobra xs

[@kevn22]

125s are a joke in my opinion, can barely hold them might as well use fingers. i will be returning both and getting 180 alligators but id say handling both if people are looking for an edc pair go 150. even then i think 180s are best compact size as small as id go

[@TheTyphoon365]

So cuuuute!! 😆

[@savedfaves]

25 mm, but no leverage.

[@asrulamru7255]

buy both. one for edc the other stay at home/kithen. no regret.

[@RappyMcRapperson]

whats a millimeter?

[@CRVB7]

A unit of measurement used in the whole universe except the US.

[@barlow2976]

A thousandth of a metre, or about 3/64" if you like to complicate things.

[@digitalpsych0sid704]

Well there’s room Guly 25 of them in an inch

[@robertb.3651]

🤦never skip school 🤦

[@vlota]

It's about four hundred and thirty seven twelve hundred and sixty thirds of a quart in those sensible Merkin units.

[@Jeff82556]

Amazing, a video to compare two exact products except for an insignificant ONE INCH length difference! It's no wonder aliens decide not to visit planet Earth!

[@mrcharlesbenjamin]

They were coming until they read your comment

[@Jeff82556]

@@mrcharlesbenjamin LOL!!!