Knipex Mulitcrimp : 3 crimp tools in 1 - Ferrules and crimp terminals

[@obd6HsN]

Looks utterly ingenious, I'm sure a lot of time and thought went into the design. However ..... I honestly think it looks like a solution in search of a problem.

[@ian1352]

It depends. When I want to change dies I have to get out a screwdriver. Or you buy multiple frames.

[@G5Hohn]

I think that's the page I'm on. There's really no substitute for the speed of having the right tool readily at hand. I'd personally rather have a separate specialized tool for each function. This is a bit like relying on a swiss army knife to replace a screwdriver, awl, knife, etc. None of those all-in-one tools as as good at anything as the dedicated specialists.

[@HyperionBadger]

@@G5Hohn But, it's Knipex ;)

[@G5Hohn]

@@HyperionBadger I own a LOT of knipex, I just want separate knipex in my belt, not this cumbersome thing.

[@HyperionBadger]

@@G5Hohn Gotcha. I suppose my draw towards this thing is you have a Knipex level quality crimper with a quick way to exchange dies that are organized within a carousel. I personally would be using this at a desk in front of a computer screen for my application.

[@johndufton9686]

If you lose your knipex cassette it's game over.

[@YouCantSawSawdust]

@johndufton9686 If you lose the criping tool, it's 'game over'. If you lose your hands in an industrial accident, it's 'game over'. If some schytkunt steals your work ute, with all you tools in the back, it's,...yes, you guessed it,.... 'game over'.

[@bbay1977]

You had me sold till I went and seen the price. Great idea and tool and I lobe how everything is within reach when needed, it will save time from having to go back to the tool box or truck to grab a different crimper when needed, but its way too costly. Keep up the great work.

[@kierenhudson6331]

£350.... I'll just dig through my tool bag 🤣🤣

[@bbay1977]

@@kierenhudson6331 😆 very true

[@hermanbril2682]

@@kierenhudson6331 it's around 200 EURO's now. I'm waiting for the time that it is 190 euro's again and then I'll buy it:-) I just so much hope that the force needed with that non insulated copper one isn't as high as the fellow on the right had to use!

[@iceburg018]

Well nows the time fellas. Price is 40% off at $119

[@roycadge]

I'll stick with all (most) separated tools, yeah it's more weight but it's going to be that time you need it and something is missing from the all-in-one so it's a quick trip home or to the shop for replacement 🤔

[@IrishHitman79]

Super Tool, Its a must have for panel builders. After a while you won't need to use the bar, you'll get the feel of it. Only downside is the price but what do you expect from Knipex.

[@efixx]

Great 👍 feedback thanks - we will practice with the bar.

[@ThePolulos]

As he mentioned, this looks perfect for someone who is working on multiple projects and traveling often. However as someone who only works at 1 plant, it might be far more time efficient to have each individual tool.

[@markvickers4189]

how many can you crimp while he's still changing his cassette ?

[@efixx]

😂😂😂

[@timeltdme4355]

you are right, except the idea probably is, you will have 2 or 3 handles, depending on your jobs needs, and that you can store not often used cassettes in that circular thing(s), so you don't loose those individual cassettes when not in use, which makes your toolbox smaller, cheaper, more serviceable and lighter

[@rodrigodetriano8273]

I recently bought a crimping 'tool. Blue in colour' from Ebay, Brand new it cost 11quid, 'US Pro' is the make, and i think its absolutely fantastic value, and really great construction - Works a treat

[@efixx]

Let us know how it's going after 10 years!

[@fjspicer1]

@@efixx yes but at that price if you loose it, or damage it you can afford to buy a new one every year and still spend only half the money duh

[@shilks8773]

@@efixx At £11 per unit - that's £110 cost of ownership over 10yrs vs £200 for the Knipex with 5 jaws paid now.

[@andrewtadd4373]

Have been using the Pressmaster mobile crimper system, large selection of jaws to use from RJ45s to 100mm² ferrules and almost everything in between.

[@PLF...]

Always loved the option of breaking all your tools at once by breaking just one

[@9plusinstalaciones]

Gaz completely blanks your question about twisting cables before Gordon. I clocked him. 😀

[@efixx]

Well spotted - I’ll keep trying *Gordon

[@Whipster-Old]

I twist mine. I think it's because it helps me get a neater installation into the ferrule more than anything.

[@davidmckalroy9529]

My choice is ,Cembre crimping tools for insulated and non insulated crimps,I also like CK ferrule crimper.

[@mathewtodd480]

The Multicrimp is based on the PreciCrimp series and they make a set of crimps with all available multicrimp jaws so youre able to get yourself a PreciCrimp Coppertube one

[@MrCubflyer]

Ive been looking at the Multicrimp thanks for the review.

[@molineux7452]

Nice tool. Here in NZ they use the uninsulated crimps alot and I show the locals the insulated crimps I used in the old country but they say they are car wiring crimps.I use the boot lace crimps for switchboards and control wiring. May consider the multi tool but will also keep my various crimpers. Cheers ex pat sparky. Great vid as usual.

[@efixx]

Thanks - great to get some input from the other side of the world 🌎 - What’s the view on things like Wago terminals in NZ.

[@molineux7452]

To be honest haven't seen much of them in used so far. An English sparky had them in a factory I was working at and loved them. They seem very handy though.

[@muzikman2008]

usually 4 screws to change the tools heads. I have used many crimping tools in my years, but in a workshop environment. These would be good for that.On site, in a rush, losing that cassette lol...game over ;-) loving your new tool reviews guys. keep it up. You don't always keep ALL your tools in 1 bag, i determine what i need per job, and load it per that...to be fair.

[@jareeq]

Multicrimp in fact is two connected tools, have mixed filings about that, since in my environment using two cordless drillers is better and faster than switching drills.

[@shilks8773]

What about having multiple jobs for the day. Do you re-bag to go to each job during the day ?

[@Adrianyoutubing]

In theory that works fine. And for a service engineer travelling in planes it might be good. But how many times do you swop between ferrule and insulated end crimps in a day? I know I jump 10s of times an hour.

[@HyperionBadger]

But this allows you to transition quickly with a Knipex crimper frame. For me its also a cost thing, it seems like the fastest way to switch dies while having one Knipex quality tool. I could buy a second one.. But ooof. $

[@UhOhUmm]

@@HyperionBadger I have 13 02 160 Knipex pliers at work that do ferrules brilliantly, that's a multitool and it's small. And for insulated crimps you could have any other tool. Not much space taken up in the bag and cheap. They only do ferrules up to 2.5mm though so if you work with power cables mostly it's not the best in that case.

[@HyperionBadger]

@@UhOhUmm that 13 02 160 looks pretty sweet. That's probably the cost/space effective alternative I'm looking for.

[@IrishHitman79]

Have a look at a "gland socket wrench" Any chap doing a lot of panel glanding will like it.

[@ColinRichardson]

Occasional Crimper. Crimp only at the weekends. Crimping for fun.

[@HawksMind]

I have the press master crimping tool with dies I have Ferrell, BNC, RJ45 and blue and red

[@efixx]

Great set 👍

[@MatSmithLondon]

Is that a crimp magazine? WE LOVE A MAGAZINE GARY

[@FritzFantom]

Well done guys!

[@shilks8773]

I queried CK tools a few years ago to find out why they don't seem to provide the separate jaws for what seem to be the same crimping handles. They just replied that they don't. I have found that Kennedy do provide a single crimp "handle" with changeable jaws - but not as simple as the interchangeable Knipex set. You know you've got a quality tool if it's got the Knipex name on it.

[@MrDelroywalker]

I'm curious how the jaws in the multi crimp tool secure in the handle whilst in use, does the lever between handles have a lock attached?

[@efixx]

You have to be in an exact position to insert or extract the jaws. The lever sets that position to trigger the hook 🪝

[@DimitarDimitrov-v6p]

Hello, I have a question about the Knipex Multicrimp crimping pliers. Since the crimp dies are not screwed. After repeated use, do the crimp dies loosen their grip on the pliers? Thanks!

[@ian1352]

The die on the Pressmaster looks like it isn't symmetrical. The profile of the lower jaw is different between the left and right. Shouldn't you technically turn the connector around before crimping the other side?

[@efixx]

The only difference is the coloured dots - the Pressmaster die is symmetrical even the markings of the die size used on the crimp. *Gordon www.pressmaster.se/product/ksa_0760

[@ian1352]

@@efixx I was looking at the KAA 0760. It's jaws aren't symmetrical.

[@FEROCIOUSxGx]

Why do I have to rotate the crimper for a butt splice or even the Fenix? Isn't the die symmetrical? I was gonna purchase one but I hate rotating the crimper constantly and awkwardly crimping. The discomfort grip is also useless if I have to rotate it like that. Great idea but most work/job people have don't have a clean environment to work in.

[@mathman0101]

It would be good to see close ups of the quality of crimps .....

[@efixx]

More videos on crimps coming soon

[@kyleadamson]

I wonder how this would work for calibration ?, would you need it calibrated for each of the jaws, would changing the jaws void the calibration ? Just thinking from the power industry where were required to have calibrated crimp tool, good space saving idea though.

[@mathman0101]

@@kyleadamson that needs a much more expensive toolkit. Calibration really matters in that context. I know knipex calibrate them before they leave the factory but you would have to contact them for the precise settings. The digital knipex crimpers that allow precise repeatable and verifiable crimping pressure as you know are super expensive.

[@kyleadamson]

@@mathman0101 yeah agree, i have an individual calibrated crimp tool for each style crimp, guessing it isn't really this industry a tool like that's is aimed at.

[@mathman0101]

@@kyleadamson lucky you would love to see them what do you use for each type of crimp - good to see a list from a pro regarding these tools.

[@Nigel_S452]

That Knipex multi crimping tool is £200, the other 3 are about £10 each

[@em0_tion]

Check the description. Those 3 are more like 150 each. Not that they aren't expensive, but if you do crimp all day long every day, it's worth it. Otherwise much cheaper alternatives get the occasional job done for sure.

[@adi1955]

Too much faffing about for not much space saving - Time is money

[@Beshuta]

Cimco click 'n' crimp The best😉

[@palarious]

There's a better way to do this. Single Harmonica style line of jaws, you move the handle up and down it on rails, then lock into place. Bulky, but faster and you only have to keep track on one tool. No need for the cassette, it's already built in.

[@brianwood5220]

Excellent tool, But £280 for the five selection, is a little on the pricey side.

[@efixx]

Managed to find it a bit cheaper on this German site £214 - www.reichelt.com/gb/en/knipex-multicrimp-with-exchangeable-magazine-kn-97-33-02-p98866.html?CCOUNTRY=447&LANGUAGE=en&PROVID=2811&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyZekhdrN7AIVB-7tCh19CQNbEAQYAyABEgKCdfD_BwE&&r=1

[@brianwood5220]

@@efixx That's a much better price. I'm sure that info will be helpful too.

[@patrickoregan2148]

Ever try the small battery crimpers like the ecrimp from knipex or klauke version

[@Michelle-jc7dj]

Expensive, but a great tool, good quality crimper but not overly impressed with the cassette mechanism.

[@geneard639]

After seeing the price in USD? Nice tool, too expensive for me.

[@EpicBenjo]

It’s nice to have all your dies in one place. But if you lose that cassette… lol

[@4rdzlla]

What about for micro connectors jst connectors

[@AT-zc1ik]

Pressmaster MCT is a much better solution for quick change dies.

[@tanveerkhan9221]

How much does that crimper cost

[@leeverink32]

is this tell sell?

[@julesgraham6186]

Knipex are good but way too much faffing around. Got a crimper set that uses replaceable magnetic jaws. All comes in a great mould case with at least 6 different jaw sets to tackle all crimping tasks.

[@efixx]

Magnetic 🧲 jaws - sounds like a great piece of kit!

[@ashmanelectricalservices4318]

I'm getting dizzy from all the constant switching of camera angles 😔

[@GiffordsElectrical]

Hmm I like the look of it but I don’t see it being as quick as having individual tools. It’s a no from the #secretmillionaire 🤣

[@efixx]

We can ask if they will make a diamond encrusted version just for you Craig.

[@GiffordsElectrical]

@@efixx yes I like that idea 🤣🤣

[@emarr3720]

No AWG version? I buy knipex bc it's the best & they make AWG versions for us Yanks but I'd buy others like Armeg. I like their insulated torque screwdriver w/ the settings thru the back unlike Wiha 2 -step. It's no sale if it's metric. I'm not about to spend time doing conversions.

[@davidhull2060]

So you have to put the terminals in cack-handed, go through the faff of switching the dies and it costs a small fortune.....you're not selling this to me😂

[@mtraven23]

not a fan, in general, of multi tools...this one is well done, but its still a multi tool...i'll take the dedicated, purpose built tools please.

[@marcus3d]

Mulitcrimp? Is that, like, a crimp with funny hair that's longer in the back?

[@octaviouselec]

Nice. It is called kknipex not nipex. Don't forget to say the k.

[@marqueswilsonn]

Americans call them “Butt Connectors”

[@trevorpage73]

Not at the best part of two hundred quid

[@tonyjones5788]

the price is a little steep

[@victormanueltesla1457]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏🤗🤗🤗🇲🇽

[@psy06]

knipex tools are nice but they are so overpriced for what they are

[@davey6024]

Anyone buying non branded hand tools from ebay or amazon does not use them everyday to make a living.

[@muzikman2008]

Knipex are fantastic quality tools...mine are still as good as new since i bought them, look after them, and they will look after you!

[@davey6024]

@@muzikman2008 knipex are superb. All my crimpers, pliers and side cutters are knipex and bahco. I use wera and wiha screwdrivers. I have used cheap non branded stuff when I was young and learnt my lesson. Buy cheap buy twice.

[@inhell3348]

please​ review​ multi​ crimp​ agian. this vdo is not full review

[@efixx]

What do you think is missing here?

[@inhell3348]

@@efixx Haven't seen it up close the crimped. Not using crimp all functions(5 die).

[@nattaponnilprapai5437]

Please review knipex multi crimp agian. This vdo is not to be clear.