Snap On vs Knipex! Hose clamp plier head2head plus $9 NPC! Spoiler-SOFTW! But improvement is needed.

Snap On HCP11 vs Knipex! Hose clamp plier head2head plus $9 NPC! Spoiler-SOFTW! But improvement is needed.
$9 ToolWiz: amzn.to/4c4k90O
Knipex 85 51 250 AF locking hose clamp pliers: amzn.to/3XszFip
Knipex shorter non-locking: amzn.to/4baemp7
Snap On HCP11 9" Universal Hose Clamp Pliers: shop.snapon.com/product/Hose-...

[@sydneykillian3685]

Your bias to Snap on always bleeds through on the reviews, and just say that! So some young guy doesn’t blow 1/4 to 1/2 his paycheck listening to “Doc” okay? Influencers whether you like it or not have a responsibility to the audience that made them “viable”.

[@avernvrey7422]

The extra cost is worth it to some people.

[@sydneykillian3685]

@@avernvrey7422 it has nothing to do with cost, I’m a believer in tools making money; most of my tools are SnapOn but not because of the brand. The function is what matters and being mostly US made. And if you are buying a tool with a high price tag, but without the function and without research, what do you get? I’ve watched his reviews and the Snapon Truck etiquette one made my point clear.

[@shanestrains2849]

Hard to beat the best

[@ToolTalkChannel]

So, like every video?… he’s made entire videos about how expensive snap on is and talked about preference…. Also, I gotta ask why aren’t people expected to be responsible for their own choices? I don’t give a darn what some influencer says aside from to see a more hands on demo of something I’m already curious about. Otherwise it’s entertainment… I’m really not trying to be insulting, but I’m scratching my head as to how you get people to make better life decisions because of a mid sized youtube channel… at what point do you believe an adult is responsible for their own actions?

[@lastbesttool]

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[@russellpottenger8584]

Certainly a lot of thought that went into the Snap on pliers. Another great video Doc. Thank you.

[@michaellindsay8934]

If Knipex would have had larger pads it may have been better. I thank it's difficult to have only one tool do all the different hose clamps safely. Thanks Doc great subject

[@bulshavix6]

The pliers I use most for hose clamps are the Irwin. Not really hose clamp pliers but they work really well. I have those knipex and some craftsman and generic ones like the snap on ones. I almost never use them except the knipex for single wire clamps. I don’t think he has reviewed the Irwin pliers. My friend is a senior tech on the other side of the country and mostly sticks to snap on. He has a drawer full of the Irwins I use

[@lastbesttool]

Irwin has appeared here from time to time. Which specific Irwin pliers are you referring to? kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHSbqYCCg558gKc

[@rwbishop]

Interesting... can't even remember last seeing a wire 'Corbin' type hose clamp. They introduced a lot of 'cold flow' issues leading to excessive/permanent deformation of rubber & polymer line. Same goes for those pricy do it all miracle 'county fair' wire clamp forming gimmicks... assuming you could ever find room enough for the 'installation' of one.

[@donwendling7800]

I still have my USA Craftsman hose pliers...They work great on all of those hose clamps!

[@TalkinTools]

As far as hose clamp pliers go I've found that you really need multiple styles to have good access when removing a variety of different clamps in different locations. I own basically all of the styles you had on the table. One will work great on this clamp in this location and then suck terribly on the clamp at the other end of that hose because it's at a different angle or something stupid. I bought both the 10" knipex styles (the spring clamp one and the click clamp one) hoping they would be the end all to hose clamp pliers and unfortunately the cobra platform they're designed on actually causes a ton of accessibility issues unless your clamp is out in a wide open area. For someone that does the same types of vehicles/jobs every day you can probably find the ones that work best for your use and stick with them but if your work is more diverse you'll probably end up with all of them hahaha.

[@mike4food]

I’m a Snap On guy but Knipex has Snap On beat on the hose clamp pliers.

[@scotts4125]

Going to save this for the morning but this is timely. Just had to change my fancy washing machines inlet valves. It has 6 small hoses and solenoids with small double ring spring clamps. My locking Knipex failed. My Astro cable style also failed. I have an old rusty made in USA KD Manufacturing No. 429 that actually worked. I just ordered an appliance specific pair ERP-KP2 as these clamps are small . Reviews are all over on them but these clamps were such a PITA I don't want to go through that again. They also work on dishwasher clamps.

[@ajonesumcane]

Nice video ironic just ordered a set of the HCP11 and HCP488CF love the videos not a pro just a tool enthusiast and private shop owner

[@johnh.heartland7952]

I have the KNIPEX pliers, ordering the Snap On right now.

[@patrickcallahan2210]

It would be interesting to see the swivel jaws from the Knipex used in conjunction with the newer adjustable twin grip design with a locking mechanism and spring back added.

[@egbluesuede1220]

I"m guessing SnapOn expects to warranty those out often....seems like a lot of moving parts with opportunities to fail.

[@cgtbrad]

You did a video on Tite-Reach Handee clamps a while back. I bought some and really like them for smaller hose clamps!

[@lastbesttool]

Those Tite-Reach and Handee clamps do work well for that as long as there is access. With all the different tool designs, it makes me wonder if yet a better tool is still to be made. Or perhaps time to retire the clamps.

[@0nfir34h1m]

I actually really like the Eastwood hose clamp pliers. It doesnt have the flexibility of the knipex, but it has the stability of grab that the ones that broke easy a few videos in this series ago do, while also being rock solid in materials and structural design. I have been unhappy with any other hose clamp pliers ive tried including the knipex ones.

[@james10739]

That snap on is basically the same price as the knipex and is clearly a cheaper made tool even if it works better

[@Fedwrench]

You should test the hose clamp pliers on the flat band style hose clamps not the Corbin round style. AST SCP2014 spring clamp pliers copied by many are probably the most useful flat band type hose clamp pliers on the market.

[@Ale1456]

It's the first time I would actually choose the Snap-on tool rather than the Knipex version. And yeah the jaw inserts are too small for the advertised clamp size capacity (up to a diameter of 70 mm in this case).

[@elimeir8558]

Check out the KTC one it’s got a 3/8 drive receiver

[@aussiehardwood6196]

Yeah, I've been considering the Knipex hose clamps but this video is good, really shows the differences in design. The SnapOns have really been well thought out, whereas the Knipex seem like the just retro fitted some holding teeth to the existing Cobra design. I don't think I want them anymore as they're pretty expensive like 3x the cobra price.

[@carpediem5232]

Seems like the Cobra design does actually pretty well, it is just the holding teeth that would need to be a bit wider for some hose clamp types.

[@andrewscott8892]

Maybe check out the Hazet 798-8 or the facom or expert options

[@georgecypher4568]

I have a pair of the cheapies like you shown and they are good but sometimes the clamp will shootout and (ya better have ur safety googles on) cause it shoots with a vengence. Then i have a pair of the large ones you showed with the handle and then you have aremote clamp on like a foot of control wire which are not bad but sometimes they cannot get into a small area Lets not forget i paid like almost 200 bucks for them and that was a lil rich but in a bind they work ok. I was thinking about buying a pairof the Knipex ones but the more i look @ those lil cups I am turned off by the design . I might just have to splurge and pick-up the SnapOn HCP11 pliers but I am still on the fence. I know one thing I aint gonna get shot again with a one of those round wire clamps , cause they are dangerous and you could lose and eye .......

[@lastbesttool]

I'm conflicted about those cheap ToolWiz hose clamp pliers. I think they preform much better than a regular pair of pliers or even Channellocks, but they can also be misleading on how well they hold leading to violent spring-outs. We expect that when using non-hose clamp pliers, but tend to trust the dedicated hose clamp pliers more. So it's like many things where easy access to a substandard tool can take the user further into the danger zone before catastrophe.

[@JUDGERAMBO]

I use a channellock slip joint style

[@boosted2.4_sky]

I have a Klein set that are like a slip joint ..and a Blue Point set of remote clamp pliers with the long wire They both work great 👍

[@ToolTalkChannel]

Have you tried the new USA made cresent/adjustable wrenches?… I have a some of the “old ones” and haven’t compared them side by side on the truck. The USA made ones look like they might not allow for as much clearance? Off topic I know but I’d appreciate any feedback… thanks for everything!

[@HeyDerFolks]

The Knipex design is confusing to me. I suppose from the company POV it makes sense, they already have the cobra design so to extend it with the "molars" is likely only an incremental cost. Still, it doesn't feel like the right design for the use case. I added the HCP11s to my Snap On wish list.

[@lastbesttool]

I first saw the HCP11 on the Snap On truck when it only had the red handle option. I played with it for a minute and decided the locking mechanism was too wonky. But now that it''s available in green handles, I gave it another shot and turns out, the mechanism is still wonky, but the green handles made me give the tool the benefit of the doubt.

[@yashau]

Asked you before once but please review the new ULT Screwdriver and their phlipbits

[@guardianazn]

You should check out the ones from Lisle.

[@keysautorepair6038]

I have a pair of the blue point ones way better than the snap on.

[@1pieman]

Engineering and testing is not cheap it probably took a few Jagoffs that had to have a college degree to qualify for the job at strap on tools to be able to make the overpriced legal team happy nothing gets on the market without spending money that why you pay big money one thing I enjoy is the warranty and yes I know I pay dearly 👍😎👍

[@jaywelker5566]

cheapo stamped steel handles and even cheaper stamped >push nuts< on a $80 tool. Eww, no, professionals have standards.

[@garyp.7501]

Looks like for small clips they all fail.

[@luigitorchia8866]

Thank you for the great vidioes. Can you please tell me the Snap-On plier model number. Thanks.

[@lastbesttool]

HCP11 9" Universal Hose Clamp Pliers: shop.snapon.com/product/Hose-Clamp-Pliers/9%22-Universal-Hose-Clamp-Pliers-(Red)/HCP11

[@markdavis29]

Don’t waste your money, they are garbage.

[@markdavis29]

That snap on pair is absolute garbage!

[@boosted2.4_sky]

Nobody will ever come across any of those hose clamps..they haven't been available on vehicles foe 30 years Doc...

[@lastbesttool]

My newest vehicle is ten years old and my daily driver right now is an 84 Hilux similar to the one at the end of the Back to the Future movie. But all types of hose clamps are in use across appliances, landscaping tools and all manner of small engine vehicles.

[@andrewhendricks4629]

Please if your anything closest to a mechanic you don't need all that by now if your seasoned the knipex will be fine all that other stuff is for amateurs

[@aussiehardwood6196]

Well U could get away with using needle nose, twin grips, tongue and groove....virtually anything. I think this video is more about having the 'right' tool for the job. But I've removed hose clamps with just about everything.

[@pubcollize]

@@aussiehardwood6196 same, it just takes a while and sometimes you wreck the clamp in the process. if i had to handle such clamps even as much as once a week i'd be willing to buy three pliers until i found the one that does the quickest job.