Leatherman Pliers Comparison

[@Bob-I-am]

Good video. I have the same Knipex Cobra and all the Leatherman tools you demonstrated. Another important reason that I use the Knipex Cobra is that the forged steel jaw is less apt to break when gripping and prying simultaneously in a non lateral motion (i.e., twisting). That same kind of operation is apt to break off a Leatherman's cast metal jaw. Thanks for posting the video.

[@EngineersPerspective701]

Thank you for watching. I’ve never broken my Leatherman pliers but twisted 2 so badly they won’t cut small gauge wire anymore. I mostly use the cobra for pipe and fittings but I definitely see that it could have saved my Charge so good tip!

[@thevineclimber]

It's an excellent video which answers a specific question.

[@EngineersPerspective701]

Glad you got something out of it!

[@scotts.1401]

Enjoyed the videos. Have to remember all multi tools are a compromise. Never going to be as good as a stand alone pliers, driver, etc...

[@EngineersPerspective701]

Absolutely! I did the comparison so others can assess what compromises match their needs!

[@fredperry9235]

Thanks for the video. Exactly what I was looking for

[@EngineersPerspective701]

Glad it helped!

[@hudsonbowman6313]

Good video! I might need to get a pare of those Knipex.

[@EngineersPerspective701]

Cannot recommend them highly enough! There is a whole range of sizes to really hit your needs. But be careful though because once you use them you can never go back!

[@MrMJY]

Did the plier joint not bend, sir? My wave has bent(joint pin) after using pliers. I can see tools (knife, etc.) moving left and right when I open and close the pliers.

[@EngineersPerspective701]

Nope I’ve never had the pin bend or fail on mine. I’ve twisted the pliers so the tips don’t match up anymore and had lots of play in the handles but not bent the pin.

[@MrMJY]

@EngineersPerspective701 thanks. joint pin was meaning which connect between the handle and plier.

[@EngineersPerspective701]

@@MrMJY gotcha, still haven’t bent those either but like I said, lots of wobble on my free, Arc and wave. Charge, ST300, Surge never loosened up though

[@MrMJY]

@EngineersPerspective701 thanks 701 !

[@tylerok5534]

Never mentioned the crunch 🤦‍♂️

[@EngineersPerspective701]

Didn't have it at the time. It can get on some surprisingly large stuff though.

[@naturecalls3465]

yep. what you show is great but you could try to cut wire with a knipex or use it like twezeers or reaching something in a narrow gap. They are different tools. Yes pipe wrenches are better at plumbing than LMs are. tats all. great video anyway

[@EngineersPerspective701]

Appreciate the comment! It’s definitely a focus on what to expect from Leatherman pliers and tossing in a small EDC capable addition/alternative.

[@Star_Sn1per]

You're comparing long nose pliers to slip joint pliers lol Of course the knipex wins even dollar store slip joints would win.

[@EngineersPerspective701]

Leatherman pliers aren’t needle/long nose pliers. Yes dedicated pliers are way better

[@faxbullog8361]

I’ll bet the Leatherman wrecks the. Pliers. Takinn jb g books out of fish mouths

[@EngineersPerspective701]

Not 100% what you’re trying to say but they do lay for removing hooks. Longer, skinnier, bent nose ones are better though