Knipex Raptor Pliers - MADE IN GERMANY

[@gumwap1]

I have these pliers and they are incredible. No more stripped fasteners. You will never use a crow's foot wrench for brake lines again. 10/10 would recommend

[@shilohjorgensen1042]

I would love to see a comparison of the Knipex Raptor Pliers vs Knipex Pliers Wrench.

[@mikel.1395]

I haven't touched my channel-locks ever since I bought my cobras. I have a feeling the raptors are going to find their way into my tool box soon. Great review.

[@georgedobbs9216]

I will definitely unsubscribe from this channel. I simply can't afford to keep buying all of these incredible pliers.

[@RealToolReviews]

+George Dobbs 😂

[@markiefufu]

I know I have at least a few hundred invested in Knipex alone. 🤣

[@beardedtoolreviews7185]

@@markiefufu I know what you mean! I just spent $400 on knipex and counting

[@babj615]

You are the only person I have ever heard pronounce the "K" in 'Knipex'.... Thanks for the excellent reviews!

[@davidbrooks3652]

This is old af but almost all the videos with knipex tools pronounce it incorrectly lol you K-now?

[@Evansdotcom]

@@davidbrooks3652 He pronounces it correctly. Knipex's own marketing material pronounces it K-nipex. They pronounce it K-neepex if the narrator has a german accent.

[@Dansyoung]

Very nice tools! I've purchased multiple knipex pliers after watching your videos, my personal favourite is the pliers wrench, but the raptors are great for alignments. Im always using the pliers wrench for exhaust work, removing 02 sensors, egt sensors, etc without spending time a bunch of time trying to find the right size of wrench makes life easy. Keep up the good work with the videos!!

[@vermili0138]

My god, this is heavenly. A simple locking (or ratcheting) mechanism is always a welcome. Thanks for the awesome video!

[@caseyclymore4417]

Thanks for the kin-owledge.

[@jcardwell3rd]

Hahahaahaaa

[@leerulescity]

I kin-not believe you just said that

[@b-2466]

It is pronounced kuh-nipex if that's what you are referring to. Knipex has even made shirts that show how to pronounce the word. 😂

[@anurag77719]

Much awaited review of raptor pliers from your side. I loved watching it. In catalogue, its written this plier locks onto bolts more than 17mm. No need to squeeze handles. I wish you do every knipex review...love watching your videos.

[@Shithappenswhenu]

I was starting to get buyers remorse for buying these, but thanks to you I no longer do just have to realise they're a speciality item for certain situations handy to have in toolbox as a just incase.

[@robertp9297]

Thanks for the video ... a co-worker lent me his, and I KNEW I had to have a set. Your video was concise, and informative... I just ordered one from your link to Amazon, above.

[@FrankenDoctor]

I guess they didn't want to call them the "parrot beak" pliers.

[@RealToolReviews]

+FrankenDoc Hahaha....probably so ;)

[@RealToolReviews]

+Bill Lewis Well, the only other ones that I know of (widely used) similar to these are the Channellock Nutbusters.....but they have teeth, so the two pliers will perform differently depending on what you are working on.

[@TheJohn8765]

+Real Tool Reviews Nutbusters ... with *teeth* ?! Good god. That's nightmare fuel....

[@user-ks5ff]

I have some of the pliers wrench ones, are these better for nuts than the pliers wrench?

[@ypeveldhuis4527]

FrankenDoc , parrotpliers are used on tiles, i got a pair just for doing up the bathroom. Yes, Knipex. Again. 40 years old now and still in my toolbox.

[@jameslarson7006]

Cant believe I'm just now getting a pair

[@QuickQuips]

Wish they had an insulated version. It'd be perfect for working in tight switchgear.

[@arthurgarcia4389]

Thanks for the video !! I never paid much attention to the Knipex brand because I thought I could do the same work with other brands like Channelock but I'm sold on the superiority of Knipex. I'm getting these Raptors for when I do alignments at work, won't have to worry about messing up tir rods. Thanks!

[@markiefufu]

I own a lot of Knipex, but somehow missed these. I'm installing copper propane lines and using 2 adjustable wrenches has been a pain. Just ordered a pair of these and should have them in time to test leaks in the system. Anyway, great video!

[@m-tech0120]

Always get excited when I see a new video in my feed, the best tool reviews on youtube!! Easily!

[@RealToolReviews]

+M-Tech01 Awesome! Great to hear!

[@a.n.d362]

Awesome Pliers, use them all the time for alignments. Keep up the great work

[@TxJonathan]

Can you please do a comparison on the Knipex Raptors VS the Knipex Wrench Pliers? I'm torn between the 2, I'm an automotive tech

[@DavidMay2nd]

Channellock 410 plires pretty much same shit as the Raptors by Knipex

[@tstreet7249]

@@DavidMay2nd Yeah except they're not even close...those pliers will bung up nuts and bolts while the raptors have a parallell precision fit 😵

[@joblessalex]

Best hoodie choice ever.

[@NobodyAskedForThis]

I really like how the jawls lock awn.

[@RealToolReviews]

+NothingSpecial I thought you'd like that...

[@georgeconstanza6224]

These look like they are basically a universal angle head wrench with how extreme that jaw angle is. Just ordered a pair.

[@drainmonkeys385]

Knipex makes the best pliers. Hands down.. I need them daily and I’ve tried all … I want a pair of those

[@BENLINUZ]

On standard pliers you can remove pressure to simply turn the plier without having to remove the pliers

[@PheonyxRizen]

I got a pair of the Knipex needle nose pliers from Lowes a few years ago. They are still my favorite pair to this day. I actually lost my 1st pair of these on a job, and loved them so much, went out and bought another pair the next day. Anyways, great review bro

[@RealToolReviews]

+Pheonyx Rizen Awesome.....I agree.....Knipex is hard to beat!

[@RGSABloke]

Just got a pair of these following your review. They are just as you described, awesome performance and at £19, what super value for money!!!!!

[@GermanToolReviews]

Have you tried using these on larger bolts (greater than 1/2")?

[@singlespeedman]

Great review. I have these as well as a couple dozen others from Knipex. I have the giant Cobras :) I love their tools.

[@BrenticusMaximus1]

I've had these for about a year or two and I love them, everything Knipex that I own I love especially the pliers wrench

[@theomnipresent1]

How do you compare the raptors vs the wrench-pliers? When do you use one or the other, which do you use more? If you could only have one which would it be; I'm trying to decide?

[@urjnlegend]

I wish you answered this question!

[@LynxStarAuto]

Wow these things are bad ass. I have been using slip joints for alignments for years! It's the most efficient method.

[@RealToolReviews]

+Lynx Star Automotive (Gabe V) Nice! They are unique, but as you saw....very effective!

[@joaodedeus4688]

Great pliers I do not have the raptor model yet According to the video that you showed to us ist very reliable tool on tight spaces Great video thanks for that.

[@flashgordon6238]

I'd really like to see either a four or six-inch set of these with the same jaw capacity for a motorcycle/ATV/Snowmobile tool kit. It would replace all the wrenches both metric and SAE. Guess I could pick up a used pair and cut down the handles.

[@flashgordon6238]

Could also just get a set of six-inch Knipex wrench pliers...

[@stevenhardy2898]

Because it has a flat sides,it seems like a handy tool to have available....but will NOT replace my Channellock griplock pliers for round shafts or rounded over bolt heads....plus for the price you get a set of three from Challellock (about 31 bucks for three sizes on amazon)

[@luddaman924wsi]

as always... very thorough and professional

[@RealToolReviews]

+luddaman924wsi Thanks! :)

[@atmacm]

love your Knipex reviews

[@RealToolReviews]

+Alex Millison Thanks Alex!

[@beekeeper5424]

EXCELLENT REVIEW AS ALWAYS!! KNIPEX MAKES SOME GREAT TOOLS

[@jelie2k]

Excellent video

[@71dembonesTV]

Dang it, now I have to buy these too. Knipex is the best

[@rider9195]

Might have to try these out for front end alignments

[@RealToolReviews]

+rider9195 Judging from what everyone has written about them, they all love them!

[@jeffwolf8018]

I've used my raptors on several near impossible to move Frozen plumbing parts. That if I didn't have would probably have to be cut off,.

[@busymikey]

Another beautiful tool by knipex

[@RealToolReviews]

+Michael Davis Yes it is....and works awesome!

[@busymikey]

Real Tool Reviews I'll put it on a long wish list of tools to save up for ;)

[@MrSupernova111]

Amazing set of pliers!

[@HURTSWHENIPEE310]

I love this channel , are u going to upload new content in the future

[@diclefirat12]

pleace make video Germany Knipex vs Vampir Japan ?

[@bricofast]

Germany tools are the best wera knipex wiha etc...

[@idahodad1]

Knipex is a well built tool I love mine.

[@TheJohn8765]

+Tim Fergel I have the Cobra and it makes my Channellocks feel like a cheap chinese knock-off.

[@RealToolReviews]

+Tim Fergel Me too!

[@RealToolReviews]

+TheJohn8765 The Cobras are in a league of their own.

[@TheJohn8765]

Real Tool Reviews I read a casual AMA on Reddit a few months ago from a guy who works on the QA line for Knipex, and he's sorta hates them-- because their QA is so strict and he basically throws away tools all day long that are 99.8% fine. *Oh, a tiny burr? BZZT. Oh, a tiny distortion in the clamp? BZZT. Oh, jaw has a tiny imperfection in the grind? BZZT.*

[@joshuadupont7172]

I think some of those things are knit picky stuff. I've never used a ratcheting wrench before. I've always just turned the fastener and had to reset posistion it. I think its the same thing with those pliers

[@Slleepy3]

Good review as always. I'd really like to see a comparison of these compared to the Knipex Pliers, it seems they would do many similar jobs, so would be good to get a comparison. Also I'd like to see a comparison of the Comfort Grips, the standard Grips and the VDE Electrical rated grips. You cover a little about the grips here, but a more detailed comparison would be a good video. It's quite amazing that you almost never "Um" and "arrr" in your videos, unlike a lot of others. It must be really hard, do you use a script or have lots of bloopers edited?! Thanks.

[@RealToolReviews]

Thanks! I dont have any VDE grips, but I will see what I can do. Also --- umm, err, or other noises like that greatly annoy me.....I take a lot of time to #1 - think about what I want to say, #2 - set up the correct angles to show what I am talking about, & #3 - edit the clips together to make things flow well. I am glad you appreciate that. (also --- no scripts....I have tried, it doesnt work. Everything flows naturally as I speak in person). Thanks for watching!

[@codyrobertson4630]

Looks very similar to my wilde battery pliers. Only difference the wilde's don't adjust and they have teeth on them.

[@mikezupancic2182]

Ha! Is there anyone who doesn't have a pair of those Craftsman wrenches? Awesome review and you had me sold wen you loosened the 4 wheeler alignment nut and ddnt leave a mark.

[@RealToolReviews]

+Mike Zupancic Yeah, I think everyone does! And thanks!

[@willdrobinson1058]

gotta love knipex pliers tough to beat. you can see why the tool trucks dont really compete just stick there badge on yhdm

[@RealToolReviews]

+Will D Robinson And dont forget......double/triple the price! ;)

[@willdrobinson1058]

+Real Tool Reviews yeah which is mental! but not everyone has easy access to the internet so no amazon 😳

[@willdrobinson1058]

+Real Tool Reviews yeah which is mental! but not everyone has easy access to the internet so no amazon 😳

[@jeffmoss26]

those look really cool!

[@RealToolReviews]

+Jeff Moss They definitely have a unique look :)

[@mikejensen1473]

Use them daily. Hope n xl version is in the works!

[@desertdispatch]

now im not sure if I should get these or a 7 inch set of pliers wrench as a first

[@smilingcopycat]

i just ordered a pair...couldn´t resist ;)

[@RealToolReviews]

+David Thegreat Awesome!

[@tapeslayersreviewsreviews9807]

Great video bud great advice

[@bricofast]

Knipex the best quality 💪

[@wim0104]

shame those jaws can't grip smaller (nylon nuts...). The only smaller adjustable parrot type pliers I found is that Toler Union multi-tool?

[@gentrycrother1504]

It is not silent the company says k nipex

[@dngendron]

Knipex makes the best pliers. Unfortunately they are no longer available locally in any of my area stores. Every store now carries Milwaukee but I don't like thier pliers and constantly searching for knipex

[@keston207]

I think the Germans who actually make these actually do pronounce the k in knipex

[@joshquiroz]

Why would you choose this over the knipex pliers wrench?

[@georges7518]

Another nice job

[@RealToolReviews]

+George S Thank you George!

[@clarky4492]

They will shine removing hgv manifold and turbo copper nuts

[@khanriza]

Great review. If you had the choice, would you buy these over the Kinipex Plier Wrenches? They basically have the same application, but these feel like they are more versatile. Thanks!

[@RealToolReviews]

+Riza Khan If I had to pick one, I would get the Pliers Wrench, since they are more useful in other situations. They do similar things, but not the same things......for what these do, it is fairly unique. I would suggest your Knipex purchases in the following order ---- 1. Cobras, 2. Pliers Wrench, 3. Raptors.

[@firworks]

What do you see as the advantage of these over the Pliers Wrench? They both have the ratcheting action, but the pliers wrench also has the cam for additional clamping force. Also the people correcting your pronunciation must have never watched any videos from Knipex themselves. I still say Nye-pex myself because it flows better / is more fun.

[@RealToolReviews]

+FirworksYT These physically wedge together, clamping both sides.....where the pliers wrench will clamp down with equal force on each side through a cam action. They are both useful, but totally different designs. I think that both work great, but for different applications --- and the Raptors only come in one size (currently). As far as the "K" in Knipex.....I think it is funny how worked up people get. I have heard it pronounced Nip-ex, Nip-pex, Nee-pex, Ka-ni-pex, Nye-pex.......they all mean the same thing, so to each there own ;)

[@haywardsautomotive6156]

+Real Tool Reviews The people that make Knipex call it Ka-ni-pex so if they built & own the company and call it that then I would say that is the way they want it pronounced but they probably don't care as long as you buy their pliers and are happy with them...I just laugh especially when they say to you the "K" is silent. I own 85% Snap-on, @15% OTC, Lisle, Starrett, etc but when it comes to pliers Knipex is the best and are in my box. Great reviews!

[@RealToolReviews]

+Robert Hayward Thanks Robert!

[@LKN4WAR]

Do you think with similar length bar over the handles If locked On a grade 8 bolt they could tear the head off? Assuming they could be squeezed hard enough and enough leverage. Like the Flank drive style open ends. Looks like they have three surfaces vs two from snap on and wright grip. Four from SK if I recall. The large cobras also could prob give the bolt a run for its money.

[@RealToolReviews]

+LKN4WAR it depends what size....yes it can, but for larger ones you'd probably end up bending the handles on it.

[@taiinh4296]

Hiện nay mua ở đâu và giá bao nhiêu vậy ad ( Sài gòn nhé ...?!) cám ơn ad nhiều ..!

[@mitsuroKB]

Hi, what is the name of this device with an hexagonal bar that you are using to test the plier?

[@dummkompf]

do these offer any advantage over the knipex wrench pliers?

[@BADD400]

I really like this tool

[@RealToolReviews]

+BADD400 CB700 drums Me too!

[@bobbyisking]

Love your videos. Keep it up.

[@RealToolReviews]

+bobbyisking Thanks a lot!

[@danyo1972]

Good review.

[@haywardsautomotive6156]

Next Knipex video start it with saying Knipex can be pronounced several ways but does not affect the quality or performance of their pliers so for this video we will use the pronunciation used by the German manufacturer...holy crap this is not a pronunciation video but a tool review video on pliers made by what I consider probably the best plier manufacturer in the world

[@RealToolReviews]

+Robert Hayward Hahaha.....I like the back-and-forth :) It is funny.

[@haywardsautomotive6156]

That it is! The Knipex design engineers have just taken pliers to a whole new level. My Snap-on pliers hardly get used now with Knipex pliers in the drawer.

[@cremita93]

I wish I had a pair of these to remove the power steering pressure hose of my car the flair nut at the bottom just won't give in and I don't have much space. I just don't want to break anything. I'll see if I can get me a pair soon to see if the help me.

[@turdsandwicher]

How did that work out for you? I have some rusty brake line fittings was wondering if I should try these.

[@cremita93]

I think I just kept working at it after using some breaking fluid. I have heard that they are great though, I would buy them along with some breaking fluid. If you have rust just let it soak for a bit.

[@fendias]

Is there a benifit of these over the Knipex pliers wrench? Good on you for saying Knipex correctly. K and all!

[@RealToolReviews]

+Michael Fender Thanks Michael..... These physically wedge together, clamping both sides.....where the pliers wrench will clamp down with equal force on each side through a cam action. They are both useful, but totally different designs. I think that both work great, but for different applications --- and the Raptors only come in one size (currently).

[@TwinbeeUK]

@@RealToolReviews Also, I think the plier wrench may sometimes need more than one adjustment for proper ratcheting action, while these have more tolerance in that respect.

[@jasonsechrist1]

These are awesome

[@user-oc7ql4bt8w]

@knipex. You need to oil your pliers before packaging since two New pairs I bought have rust spots. WTF?

[@RealToolReviews]

+L 88 They dont ship direct from Knipex.....they come to you from distributors. That is where the problem is.

[@user-oc7ql4bt8w]

Thanks for reply. Purchased from Lowes.

[@ricardobrizuela4198]

I want one😯🤩

[@TheSimplecanadian]

excellent review as always

[@RealToolReviews]

+TheSimplecanadian Thanks!

[@jacobseitz6224]

I love these

[@androcci]

I had to return mine no good. you better off getting the adjustable Knipex pliers which act like the raptor but skip these ones.

[@TwinbeeUK]

Why didn't you like the raptor's?

[@madzebra5491]

How's this plier differ from the knipex pliers wrench?

[@desertdispatch]

good review thank you

[@tjdupuis6796]

Could you do a review on your Milwaukee miter saw I haven't seen any other videos on it

[@RealToolReviews]

+TJ Dupuis It is on the list....stay tuned!

[@violentram]

NICE!!! PLEASE MAKE THE INDEPTH CP PNUEMATIC CORDLESS ELECTRIC 1/2 IMPACT VIDEO ALREADY LIKE YOU SAID YOU WERE

[@RealToolReviews]

+violentram Thanks! And the CP is out in the field currently.....once it gets back, it is on the list.

[@violentram]

+Real Tool Reviews OK=) Cant wait to see that review!

[@lancel232]

Is there available in the Philippines?

[@asaalul4561]

Why would you own one of that raptor instead of a plier wrench?

[@LucaCarMods]

Looks like a very usefull tool!

[@RealToolReviews]

+Luca Car Mods It is!

[@kimgreenify]

rut

[@nkcwilliams]

Whats the difference between? 87 41 250 RAP and 87 41 250 SBA

[@RealToolReviews]

+nkcwilliams None.....same item.

[@Fedwrench]

At last a review of something I can use!!!

[@RealToolReviews]

+Fedwrench Hahaha nice.....dont worry, lots of automotive reviews coming up shortly....

[@JoeJosephKaniparampil]

Can this be used to tighten/loosen smooth chrome finished sanitary fittings?

[@RealToolReviews]

Yes, but I’d wrap the jaws in electrical tape first to prevent scratches.

[@jesusalvarez5563]

when is the air cat 1250k review coming?

[@thecarproconnoisseur5412]

If I listen to you say KA-NIPEX one more time I will blow my brains out... the K is silent!

[@RealToolReviews]

Hahahaha

[@mrjakobt]

The K is not silent. Sincerely a German.

[@at1533]

how do they compare to the plier wrench?

[@JustinSmith-ph1le]

those are not slip joint pliers, they are groove joint pliers

[@theomnipresent1]

In the video you compared the raptors to the cobras; how would you compare the raptors to the wrench-pliers?

[@RealToolReviews]

I am thinking about doing just that...thanks for confirming my thoughts!

[@theomnipresent1]

I'm trying to decide between getting the raptors or channellock nutbusters; or maybe the cobras, I don't know!

[@schmojo33]

The Nutbusters will tear up anything they are going to take off. The Raptors can take off a tough fastener and still be able to use that fastener again. 3/8 - 1 1/4 will cover a large range of sizes and being adjustable, it can fit tighter on a fastener than even a high quality wrench because fixed open end wrenches have to allow for slightly varying tolerances between fastener manufacturers. I have the Nutbusters but I'm now considering the Raptors as well.

[@theomnipresent1]

I agree with you on protecting the fastener, as long as it hasn't already been rounded off the raptors could still utilize the flats. My main concerns are the large head needing clearance around the fastener, the length of the handles in tight spaces and the jaws only going down to 3/8". If they made a smaller version I'd definitely be interested, I'm considering the Channellock Nutbuster 307's for those reasons.

[@schmojo33]

theomnipresent1 Ah the smaller Nutbuster, I could see that. At that size I would consider the Knipex 8603180 7-Inch Pliers Wrench. But the price difference is quite stark. I'd be curious to see if one offers more leverage. However the pliers wrench would probably see more use as it could pretty much replace an adjustable wrench without the drawback of loosening up and being a bit faster. They do commonly go on sale though since they are very popular.

[@reedmatthew24]

Your kahnipex kahnowledge is sharper than a razor shark kahnife

[@elderfarms]

funny thing is, that’s how you pronounce the brand.

[@jameslarson7006]

👍🤙

[@davidbrooks3652]

Ni-peks .... not k-ni-peks lol cobras are dope never really understood the need for the raptor. I do also enjoy the plier wrench

[@Otagner]

This is actually what I thought too, but if you look at their website Knipex actually pronounces it Kuh-nip-ex