Knipex V Wera

This Week Scott from Tool Central looks at the Difference between the Knipex Plier Wrench & the Wera Joker Self Setting Spanner.
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[@1lupus]

Once you get used to the Knipex Pliers/Wrench, it is easy to use it like a ratchet. Just choose the right setting, when you apply pressure and turn the nut or bolt, let up on the pressure and ratchet back and the jaws open up and move to the position to get the next turn.

[@TOOLCENTRALGARAGE]

Interesting I hadn't found that when i tried it initially, but I see it can be used in a similar way. However it doesn't lock in like the Wera with its cut out in the jaw. Thanks for commenting.

[@yt66228]

Good video. YOU PRONOUNCE THE K in knipex

[@hackusprime]

Thanx for the vid!

[@TOOLCENTRALGARAGE]

Thanks Mate, appreciate the comment.

[@leithmurray736]

Your comments regards the Knipex not being ratcheting is totally incorrect, they do the same as the Wera.

[@TOOLCENTRALGARAGE]

Thanks for your comment, I wouldn't say its totally incorrect as the Wera can lock on with its jaw and the Knipex can't, however I will concede that with a little practice you can use a ratcheting motion.

[@TOOLCENTRALGARAGE]

All review stock available at mektronics.com.au/search?q=wera%20self

[@TheCherokeeKidd]

Ten bucks says I break the end of the wera way before I do any damage to the knipex. I don’t own wera tools because they look like cheap gimmick tools I can break. They’re perfect for house tools but not trade.

[@branbosage2330]

Some of their tools are very good professional quality. But with the jokers specifically I think I saw a Project Farm do a test on them and they were one of the weakest of spanner heads in the competition. It’s a trade-off for the mechanism.

[@TOOLCENTRALGARAGE]

Interesting, I sell to professional mechanics every day of the week in the Mobile Tool truck and they all seem to love and rate the Wera highly.

[@TheCherokeeKidd]

@@TOOLCENTRALGARAGE, interesting indeed. Seems like all the positive reviews come from people selling their tools or getting paid to promote Wera on their tool channels.

[@TOOLCENTRALGARAGE]

@@TheCherokeeKidd , Did you ever think the reason I sell brands like Wera & Knipex are because they are quality tools!

[@TheCherokeeKidd]

@@TOOLCENTRALGARAGE, I’m glad that you stand behind the products you sell and I’m sure Wera’s tools are good quality, but im personally not sold on the Joker wrenches. PipeVise has The micro 5 and The Amigo and the cost of this two tools is about 150 USD. Cost less than a set of Wera jokers wrenches and takes up less space with a lifetime warranty. You should check them out.

[@Sainte305]

Neither for me. I tried Knipex, but the teeth kept sheering off on big jobs. For small plumbing stuff, I am sure they are fine, but not for real work. Wera is just overpriced for the quality.

[@JAYY_JAYY]

What do you recommend then ?

[@varpos]

I've got the big knipex ones that he does not have there with jaws that have a T shape when cut in half. If you manage to break those, I do not know what you are doing tbh... else I suggest you give those a try as they are awesome 😊