Cage Fighting Precision Needle Nose Pliers: Who wins the twist and pull? Spoiler alert-Not Craftsman

[@LabiaLicker]

I've got the same Engineer pliers. And they are fantastic, particularly useful when your not trying to mar a work piece.

[@rwbishop]

I like the pneumatic rubber mallet!

[@james10739]

I was just to ask about that

[@lastbesttool]

They’re pretty rare. I had it in the shop to add some Teflon tape to the air connection. It was leaking.

[@davidbreitwieser3591]

It’s nice, but I’m waiting too see the m18 rubber mallet before buying a pneumatic one

[@johnbjorklund9958]

Air hammer at its best

[@WilliamBrown-bg7vm]

His boss man gave him that after he asked for an air hammer

[@aussiehardwood6196]

The length of the tweezer I think has a lot to do with its gripping force, you want long...u get reduced clamping force.

[@goncalovazpinto6261]

And the resistance to splaying, the longer they are the more they splay.

[@shadow7796]

I know this is an old video, but I've just gotten into Engineer pliers. So far, I have these long nose, the regular precision needle nose, and the precision screw extration pliers. The quality really is excellent, and I'm planning on finishing out the whole precision/micro set. I've actually been very pleased with all my Japanese brand tool purchases as of late. I have Koken, Tone, and Engineer.

[@scottamstutz]

Look at EREM. Gold standard for small electronics pliers and cutting

[@davadoff]

Lindstrom Supreme FTW! (and Engineer)

[@derRoteKampfflieger]

Not sure if this is a fair or even legitimate test. If the nose is much longer than the competitor (as in the Knipex vs Snap On) of course it is going to twist. That said these are made for precision work. I can't imagine a situation that requires precision along with that kind of torsional rigidity. In that respect with diameter and length as a consideration the Knipex is the obvious winner. EDIT - BTW Engineer and Vampire are the same company. The Vampire are simply rebranded for the American market and come with a warranty.

[@svn5994]

Also serrated vs smooth...

[@igamewhenimbored7696]

I have the knipex and will probably try the snap ons and vampires cause torsional rigidity is something I'm looking for at this size. At least the vampires are the cheapest of the 3 😭

[@TommyDye]

I have a couple of sets of Engineers/Vampliers pliers and they are probably my favorite pliers.

[@pieces94]

Love the head to head competition. The engineers look like a worth addition to the tool collection.

[@brianmoore1164]

Cool video. I would like to see the length and diameters compared. When I am using the fine needle nose, I am typically in a tiny area where length and size is more important to me than absolute grip strength.

[@dreamcat4]

thanks so much! because was on the fence whether or not to get the engineers... btw since their ps03 are good, how about also trying their ps01 might be interesting too?

[@OFFICIALUND]

I got that Craftsman set as part of a Black Friday thing in 2007 for like $4.99. I love them….easily the most used pliers I have.

[@charlesw665]

I like the Engineer pliers but wish their handles weren't so goofy looking. Doesn't affect performance, just takes away from overall enjoyment when using.

[@james10739]

I just picked up some of those tiny needle nose harbor freight ones for like $8 but i should have waited for this video

[@joseg425]

LOVE the "Air Hammer"!!!

[@CaptainSeamus]

I've had a set of Proto J223G pliers for years and years that are the best ones I've ever used for this sort of thing.

[@dukefx32]

You should try Schmitz pliers. You can get them as various rebrands like CK or NWS. Should be on par with the Snap On

[@westllen1]

Love the channel 👍🏻🇺🇲

[@PhillipBicknell]

None of them are box-jointed. Is that still a thing these days?

[@carknelson5895]

Thanks, just ordered one.

[@DallasTide]

Doc, love the channel. I’m in the market for a pair (or two) of these. I’ve considered the snap ons, knipex, and engineers that you showed but I’m also curious about the Klein D335-51/2C and Tsunoda SNP-150. If you ever pick up a pair of either I’d love to hear your thoughts. Thanks for all the great content!

[@beauxtx1959]

Love your videos. Quick question : why aren't all side-cutting pliers (dykes) flush cut?

[@shakdidagalimal]

Great video. Good demonstrations.

[@aoverhage5181764]

CHP / Hakko make some nice precision pliers. More electronics focused, but high quality.

[@Size15s]

Great to see your progress! What's your opinion of locking casters please? Two, four or none?

[@lastbesttool]

Four. Then I can choose four, two or none.

[@bsowhat]

I would be curious to see how Tekton’s precision pliers compare.

[@nickshowsstuff435]

I want one but not sure what I’d use it for🤔 im sure it would come in handy at some point.

[@wb8147]

Keiba makes my favorite needle-nose. I really like the Tsunoda ones as well. I also have the Knipex ones, which were a big disappointment and have handles designed for non-human hands.

[@boosted2.4_sky]

Thanks Doc..I have a few Engineer and Vampliers..but not these..g👍ot em...

[@tomcardale5596]

I like your air hammer.

[@machinist_matt]

I bought the engineer ones recently, superb and inexpensive too! 😎 The CK senso range is rather nice too!

[@ks-hg5vo]

Is there not a relationship in the splay test in regards to the length of the jaws from the pivot point to consider

[@chadhardwick9214]

Ummmm… what about some vintage snap on 94’s? Love mine… and micro as well..

[@zygmuntthecacaokakistocrat6589]

I have a similar pair branded Sidchrome (Australia) that are made in Japan. They have a very elegant coiled wire spring. I wouldn't be surprised if they were made by Engineer/Vampliers.

[@peterryan7340]

I have seen those too

[@biggorilla1999]

Those Spanish ones just missed the mark on the colour matching. Ever so slightly different. I wish snap on had their own design made in the USA. I have the same tool in red

[@TylerSnyder305]

Snipe nose pliers like these often have smooth jaws for some reason and I'm not really sure why.

[@andrewscott8892]

There is a reason why precision pliers are so expensive.. I bought the proto 6 piece set about a year back and was underwhelmed by the fit and finish and just plain disappointed with the lack of quality control on a USA made set with such a high retail price, and I scored them for about half the normal price and still had to sell them because the disgusted

[@DownHillgamer]

I got the crappy new craftsman ones. Id like the snap ons and the engineers maybe

[@markifi]

are there ways of improving a low quality needle nose plier? i have one

[@LilasTools]

👍👍

[@lastbesttool]

I’ve wondered where you’ve been.

[@tomthompson7400]

If you dont have Lindstrom you dont have precision , you just have pliers.... lol

[@CosminCosyCodes]

You do realize you are comparing two different type of tools in this test. All of them are "long nose pliers" but some of them are smooth jawed, to not mark up material, often used for bending wire, etc. The Engineer makes a PS-01 which has serrated jaws. I have the Snap-Ons, and multiple engineers, the Snap-Ons are actually marketed as precision electronics pliers for light work. The test you were doing isn't a good representation of what some of these tools were designed for. Love your content, just wanted to give some feedback.

[@TheTastefulThickness]

You're comparing grip strength of smooth precision pliers to serrated jaw pliers. Ok.