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In this video we examine Harbor Freight's new Icon Pliers Wrench, compare it to a Knipex Pliers Wrench, and give our thoughts on the situation.
Time Stamps and Links
@0:00 Intro
@0:30 Time Stamps
@0:53 Polarizing Pliers Wrench
@1:27 Knipex Raptor
-Icon Equivalent is also in store
@2:00 Unbiased
-I like German Tools and Harbor Freight...strange combo, I know
@2:20 2 Reactions
-HF Pliers Wrench for the Win vs Ripped off Knipex!
@2:45 The Tool People
@3:13 The Non-Tool People
@3:50 Pliers Wrench Origins
-Knipex is the company behind the pliers wrench
@4:20 Capri, Lenox, and More
@4:30 Other German Tool Pliers Wrenches
@5:05 The Controversy
-Icons are a straight up copy of Knipex
--No new innovation
---Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
@5:50 Gedore and Stahlwille Improvements
@6:05 Stahlwille = Unique Design
@6:13 Gedore Upgrade
-Free Adjustment Zone
@7:20 Harbor Freight Lacks an Innovation
@7:37 Knipex = Best Known and Bargain Price
@7:50 Icon is Taiwan's Best Attempt to Replicate Knipex's Success
@8:28 Not Mad, Just Disappointed
@8:55 Missed Opportunity
-Icon had a chance to create their own spin on the Pliers Wrench
@9:34 Icon Handles
@9:45 Misconceptions
-Due to the blatant copying, a lot of consumers can be misled
@10:40 Early Reviews
@11:00 Icon Packaging
@11:35 Taiwan vs Germany
@12:50 Do It Different
@13:03 Initial Impressions
@13:13 Price Point
-The Icon's are simply too close in price to a pair of Knipex
@13:50 Rare Icon Sales and Coupons
@14:17 HF Well Known for Dropping Price over Time
@14:47 $30 Seems Right
@16:05 No Sale and No Coupon
@16:30 Knipex Price Point's
-Sales and Tool of the Day result in prices not much more than Icon's price
@17:20 $10 Price Differential
@18:25 Gedore Price Points
@18:35 Stahlwille Price Points
@18:50 Price vs Value
-Icon is roughly 1/3rd the price of Stahlwille
-Icon is roughly 1/2 the price of Gedore
-Icon is about $10-15 less than Knipex
--Knipex is the better value in that regard
@20:45 Capri Price Points
@21:22 Brand X Pliers Wrenches
@21:56 Knipex Pliers Wrench Gen 1
@22:10 Knipex Pliers Wrench Gen 2
-I am pretty confident that the Icon was based off of a Gen 1
--The Gen 2 Knipex is an upgrade and improvied iteration
@23:19 Knipex vs Icon Side Profile
@23:30 Beefier?
-Visuals and Weight do NOT equate to stronger when inferior materials are used
@24:01 Knipex Easter Egg Logo
-Icon copied it
@24:20 Knipex Stampings and Markings
@24:32 Icon Stampings and Markings
@24:50 Position Counts
-Icon 21 vs Knipex 19
@25:33 Push Button Size
@25:50 Why So Blatant?
-How about an Icon Logo Easter Egg?
@26:25 Icon Slide
@26:40 Knipex Slide
-The Icon is much rougher than the Knipex
@27:07 Laser Etched Size Markings
-Knipex is darker and easier to see
@28:45 Weight is VERY Noticeable
@28:55 Handles are Different
-Icon's are not bad
@29:22 Gen 2 vs Icon
@29:40 Adjustment Action
-Icon binds on occasion
@30:42 Knipex Parts and Accessories
@31:15 Warranty and Exchange
@31:30 Icon Recap
-Cheaper, Heavier, Will Likely Function, not as polished overall
@33:15 Scale
Knipex 494 vs Icon 581
*Should be 492 vs 579-Scale was at "2"
-87 Gram Difference!
--Almost like a Gen 1 vs Gen 2 Pliers Wrench...hmm.
@35:00 My Thoughts
-Should be a decent tool...after all, they copied Knipex
--Icon's Price is too high in my opinion...too close to Knipex's price
@35:36 TIG Welder Example
@37:35 If Icon is $40, Just Get Knipex
@38:17 Why Buy an Icon at All?
-Spare Set, Field Set, Sacrificial Set, Legit Budget Constraints
--I'd still advise waiting for a price drop and/or sale
@40:33 Tandem Pliers Wrenches
-I've found that when I use a Pliers Wrench, I usually use them in tandem
--The Icons could be the "side chick"
@41:23 We Will Use and Test the Icon
-It really does seem decent, just sad it was such a blatant copy
@41:50 Jaw Play
@42:05 Potential Point of Failure
-Lever on the Arm is close to snapping out
@43:15 Sales
-Everything on the work bench was picked up on sale or with a promotion
--Patience is a virtue and benefits in the long run
@45:00 Video Projections
-You will likely see 100% Pro Knipex or 100% Pro Harbor Freight
--Important to see both sides
@46:12 Do What is Best for You
@46:30 Time Will Tell on Icon
@47:24 C'mon Man
@49:06 Knock Off Raptor Available Too
@50:20 Your Thoughts
@50:35 Be Leery of Biased Reviews
@51:56 Size Ranges Even Match 12-52 by 5s
-Not sure 12-50 with 2 more positions works out
@53:10 Confusing Consumers
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