This tool changed my life, The best EDC pliers, Knipex Cobra XS

Knipex Cobra XS geni.us/yAZoM
Milwaukee fastback 6 in 1 geni.us/MMi9RVZ
Leatherman Wave geni.us/LZnHpUG
This is one of my favorite tools, so I'm reviewing it and sharing my experience with it. Thanks for watching.

[@TimBrownYoutube]

Why do you become 30 IQ every time you use the Leatherman?

[@batmunky23]

can't finish the video after reading this comment

[@krisvq]

Hahaha. I can't stop laughing. So true

[@zaub1]

LOL im halfway tru vid and checked comments cause I was thinking "wtf am I the only one seeing this???" LOL it looks like those comparisons in shitty "call now" TV ads ^^

[@Guns_RedRoses]

​@@zaub1😂 So true.

[@rblas7403]

👍

[@ArsonHammockHanger]

I've used the same combo for almost a year, and I can't agree with you more. FANTASTIC combo!!!

[@nomadr1349]

Same. No better EDC out there.

[@simonh6371]

Great review man. You're the only guy who's shown them in use being tested versus a conventional multitool, to convince the skeptics.

[@eng3d]

all pocket multi tools are horrible

[@simonh6371]

@@eng3d It's not a multi-tool for starters. As to the size, recently I had mine out just to do some little adjustments and the construction foreman who was working upstairs saw it and was interested in it. I said to him that I guess it would be nothing for a tradesman like him but he actually responded that he could see himself doing a lot with it. Often there are spaces where a larger water pump pliers, won't access, and this will.

[@Synistercrayon]

Yes! I have these as well. The only other pair of knipex that I have is the 12 inch. They bite squarely at every setting instead of creating the angle bite. EXCELLENT tool for working on your pew pews

[@didymus03]

Also a big fan of the Knipex XS and the next size up for carrying around as a supplement to another non-plier based tool/knife. I still carry a traditional multitool more often, however as I often do more work on the go with wire and cables or fine work where I need to get into a small space than with larger nuts and bolts, so the lineman style found on LM / Swisstool / Gerber make more sense. You can break wire by bending it back and forth using the Knipex, but compared to just using wire cutters in a job where you have to do several back to back it gets tedious. I always have a medium to large tool (with a pocket clip, not on a belt, like you were carrying the Fastback in the video) and a smaller tool in case I need to use pliers and a driver. I change my carry often depending on where I will be that day and what may need to be done.

[@lanedexter6303]

“This little additional pouch…”. You are young, that’s a watch pocket.😄 I have carried Leatherman WAVE since it came out (with tool kit), but I also carry Knipex Cobra, a Proto 704 (I know, the big jaw version you can no longer find) 4 inch crescent, plus a good lockblade folder and a Victorinox Ranger. My cargo pants and belt are full, but everything has been used (except the trauma kit). Before Leatherman and Knipex, I carried 4” ChannelLock and 4” Crescent. I agree, Knipex Cobra is very useful. Carry what works for you.👍

[@grantdavis5992]

Man after my own heart. I have never weighed my tools tosee if they are too heavy to carry. I'm only 73, but I have been living by that scout motto, "Be prepared," for over 60 years. On my belt I have 2 leather pouches which came with the Vise-Grip Toolbox about 20 years ago. One has my Toolbox and the other has my Wave with a Volty DC voltmeter in place of the reversiblebit. In my pocket is my Select-a-Bit 16 bit driver which I set up with 6 Torx rather than the stock 4. In that pocket is also a 16 ft tape measure. Then there is the zippered cargo pocket which has a gerber pouch with Knipex 125 Cobra and the 125 Knipex parallel jaw "wrench." There is also a Gerber Sportsman's Steel I purchased over 50 years ago at the PX at Ft Ord. Outside the pouch is my Victorinox Champion (same as Champ but no pliers) which also has a Firefly firestarter in place of toothpick. Then there is my 1 AA Innova billet aluminum lens focused LED light. So I carry some extra weight, I can do more things with what I have at hand.

[@lanedexter6303]

@@grantdavis5992 I agree. As time goes by (I’m 69), you alter your EDC according to your needs. After a while, you have a lot of tools you use, none you don’t, be it the pocket voltage detector or the light that’s just right to hold in your mouth. Everyone is a bit different. But I like being prepared.👍

[@pcofranc]

Excellent points, after experimenting with multitools I found they are designed for camping more that repairs. Now I carry 6 in 1 + Ozark Trail 17-in-1 and might switch that to the Knipex Cobra. Good examples of using the tools to solve problems.

[@savage6394]

I have a pair I bought at sema two years ago and I have carried them in my pocket EVERYDAY since. I love them!

[@FERRAMENTASTOOLS]

Ei cara, você produziu o melhor vídeo que já vi dessa ferramenta. Excelente trabalho mano!

[@helterskelter156]

Been EDCing the Cobra XS since they cMe out. I never leave home without them. Great to remove staples, pulling out nails, grab unto hot things, bend sheet-metal, and work on large hose clamps and fittings.

[@pcofranc]

Good examples of the Cobra XS

[@quartqwertbudisgood]

Are you real? You sound like a bot

[@genespell4340]

@@quartqwertbudisgood hmmmmmmmm. How are you hearing him?

[@waholoopesorry74]

I carried a Leatherman Wave+ for many years and loved it. I recently got into SAKs and it got me thinking about why I'm carrying this Wave+ when I can carry something like a Swiss Champ which is about the same size, half the weight, and has twice the number of tools. Now I EDC a Swiss Champ and the XS pliers and I feel more equipped than when I just had the Wave+. Good video!

[@adsagp]

That's interesting. I have a Swiss Champ which I EDC and am considering buying the Cobra XS or the 125mm ones. I was using my Leatherman Wingman for a while until I fixed the scissors. So happy to have the Swiss Champ back again. The Cobra XS would be a great combo.

[@mxxkxxg]

Just carry a cadet and a cobra xs

[@patrickgambsky6290]

You're out of your😂

[@lasiniai1]

The Swiss Champ does not have a blade lock. So when you get traumatized, you'll remember the Leatherman Wave+. Good luck.

[@lidor2856]

I have never been cut from a slip joint,(i have been cut a lot but not from that reason) i never liked modern pocket knives though. You just need to know to predict the tool. Plus when you cant carry a knife the plier is a separate tool. I made a horizontal sheath for it and it always on me(very disguised), most of time i forget its on me. You can open bottles and cans with it too, far from ideal but doable. Im still trying to find more unintended inusage for it. Over all the cobra xs and the vic classic sd are my most used tools for urban carry. Sorry for the long message :).

[@gamingguru2k6]

Dropping them at the end is about as realistic of a scenario as you can get.

[@junkinthebrain]

I felt the first and last two seconds of this video in my soul! Great review with real world applications!

[@BradyPatterson]

I've been seeing a lot of videos saying carrying one of these is unnecessary but I use mine nearly every day, both city life and camping. Between this, Griffin pocket tool, and my pocket knife it covers all my normal daily needs. My Leatherman's just live in the vehicles now.

[@dirtyjobs3995]

Your edc is the same as mine for a year now, the kinipex pliers are amazing, use them nearly everyday, love my leather man but only wear it if doing outdoor adventure activities

[@damienmidanik9680]

I love these little pliers. I put some heat shrink tube on the handles of mine. They are a tad more bulky but much more comfortable to use now.

[@fuccyahhat1229]

I read this comment yesterday. Did the same thing when I got to work today. Absolutely GOATED idea

[@dennycouncil2282]

The Knipex Cobra Wurth edition has tubes on the handle.

[@peteraltman6374]

I love those pliers i bought 6 pair of those i keep them in my house, my work, my vehicle's, my garage, they are very strong, and well built 👍

[@RichardPoogerman]

Great vid. I came to hate the Leatherman needle nose pliers for all the reasons you've shown. My solution though was to get the Leatherman Crunch. I like the wire cutting and stripping capability of that tool and locking pliers are a multi-tool in and of themselves.

[@PeterLassig]

Dang, this is an awesome review!!! I was less than a minute into the review when I subscribed. Getting the Knipex pliers wasn't even on my radar. I'm still going to get a Leatherman as it seems like the needle nose pliers will come in handy for other applications. But I'm going to also have the Knipex pilers in my go-bag as well.

[@GeneralSigh]

I learned so much in this video, love this

[@thomaszinecker1785]

I always keep a mini blue channel locks in my back pocket, I use it often. Never had fallen out climbing, crawling, skating, etc

[@iggysixx]

I use these for everything, including bicycle repair. It's surprisingly easy to get the wheel nuts loose, even though I've torque'd them like a mofo using much larger spanners. They are shaped in such a way that you can focus on the turning, instead of wasting energy keeping them engaged

[@MichaelB2L]

Great video James 👍🏻 The comparison demonstrations are very helpful.

[@james_gatlin]

Glad it was helpful! 👌🏼

[@tugboatphil22]

For the prying, flip the pliers around and use the handle tip that has the flatter end. I'd try that instead of using the jaws.

[@mikecarr1484]

Welcome I have been using those pliers for almost two years now. I use them everyday in unicine with my Leatherman crunch

[@julesbailey6770]

My mama always said to me: son, whatever it is that you do in life, always always carry a pair of pliers with you. Thank you mom for the priceless advice

[@tomvana4270]

I bet you are her favorite daughter.

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

I am a huge fan of helping creators out that use links for Amazon. I always appreciate when someone uses my links so I used yours. Great video man keep up the great work. Btw I subbed ya. Have a great weekend

[@james_gatlin]

Awesome, thank you!

[@MountaineerOutdoors]

@@james_gatlin my pleasure

[@richardknickmeyer9596]

I loved your video. I just started to carry the same set up and it works great. I also like the leatherman skeletool cx plus swiss army manager a lot.

[@dougdroen7519]

Great review man I just got my cobra xs today n already love em. I already have a 6in1 fastback n even better I can use the pouch to a leather men my buddy gave me... It fits both the fastback and cobras in it perfectly.

[@manuelaj3z116]

that is the most easy way to explain how to use a tool for edc, great job buddy

[@thudang3039]

Totally agree; these and the pliers wrench that comes in that little 2 piece kit - they're amazing! Not cheap, but you keep finding reasons to use them, and because they're small but really well built, sometimes you don't even need a bigger one... and they fit in tiny spaces too!

[@Mando98]

I really want both of them with the little pouch but they’re damn nearly $90 on Amazon idk if I can justify it (I’ll probably end up buying them for myself for Christmas). I own the pliers wrench and cobras in the 7-1/4 and they’re amazing. It’s a great size for just about anything. The twin grips are also great, I just got them a couple of days ago and I already got my moneys worth pulling out a bit from a nut driver that got stuck 😂

[@SusiesRepeat]

Old saying quality remains when price is forgotten.

[@Bmanreptileland]

I can watch a quality review all day good vid thanks man

[@james_gatlin]

Thanks

[@johnossendorf9979]

I recently started as maintenance guy for a county agency. I'v carried my Swiss Champ for over 37 years , now I also carry Knipex 125mm Cobras, 125 Pliers wrench, 6 in 1 Fastback, Kline flip bit 1/4" and 5/16" and a Craftsman 8' tape measure.

[@james_gatlin]

Nice kit

[@johnossendorf9979]

@@james_gatlin Thank you.

[@nomadr1349]

Best combo indeed! Use it too. Those little cobras are surprisingly capable, I once managed to unscrew a 2 inch nut with them.

[@GeneralKato]

Yesterday I handed a friend of mine this tool to remove zip ties. He was surprised not to see cutters but instead this tiny thing… told him to just squeeze the tie rib at the connector. Two seconds to remove two zip ties. He was impressed. It’s also a great defensive tool.

[@samwilson2797]

I quit carrying a multi tool years ago. These pliers look good, but I switched to craftsman ignition pliers as they are mire functional than the needle nose in multi tools. Good video

[@robinlarsson9279]

Carrying exactly 6 in1 and cobra xs. Good video👍🏻👍🏻

[@tanksouth]

Thanks for correctly producing the K sound in the Kn combination, My last name is the same combination. Cheers. Shocking intro btw.

[@davidgno]

Great review! Thanks, Knipex ordered!

[@arcflashed]

Whatever works best. I carry the wave with me and it comes in handy with little things if I don't have my tool pouch nearby. I like these little Knipex pliers you're showing here. Good review

[@james_gatlin]

Agreed

[@stacysimon8864]

Nice review man. Gonna look into getting a pair of the pliers. Also, that pocket on your pants is called a watch pocket.

[@dapiddiboy]

You should make a review on what’s great about stone washed jeans! Great video sir! Knipex is awesome.

[@Mark-db1ok]

Welp, you just sold another pair. I wasn't even looking to buy new pliers, yet i now have these in my amazon shopping cart (using your link here). Thanks for the recommendation!

[@retroransom9861]

Great video! I run Leatherman Wave + pocket clip with the Knipex Cobra XS, and its awesome!

[@pchris6662]

Love the knipex too man! I have one too. But for everyday carry, check the leaherman skeletool. It has a spring clip that hooks to your belt loop and that makes it vastly superior to having to carry in your pocket. Plus the blade flips open with an easy thumb action.

[@cuzihungry]

There's been (rare) moments where I'm glad I had my Leatherman at work with the random tools it has but 99% of the year the Milwaukee utility knife and these Cobras would be more than enough.

[@genespell4340]

I use the needle nosed pliers on my leatherman almost daily and I've carried a pocket knife since i was a kid. If I need pliers, I have a variety to choose from but I don't have a pair like those so I see myself buying a pair before too much more time passes.

[@kermit634]

Perfect examples !!! I carry the Knipex cobra together with a Victorinox Compact and its a perfect combination👌

[@simonh6371]

I was looking at all kinds of sheaths, even leather sheats for combs for this. Then I stumbled on a Phillips leather case for an iPod Nano for just £5 on the bay...bloody fantastic, perfect fit, means I can carry it in my main pocket without it slipping down to the bottom, or opening/closing and pinching my nads. My 5th pocket is occupied, with a Vic Swisschamp. Mostly also I clip a folder like the Spyderco Urban into the main pocket. Lots of capability and although I don't know about the file on the Champ, I do know that the woodsaw and scissors on it are better than on any Leatherman. I had tried various bit drivers as a 5th pocket addition to a folder and the Cobra XS but still I was lacking scissors, and the folding bit driver I found was almost as big as the Swisschamp. I find the Champ covers me for drivers for general EDC, the inline Phillips on it is outstanding. Going by the criteria of multitool manufacturers, the Knipex Cobra XS is a multitool, with 5 tools: needlenose pliers, regular pliers, adjustable wrench, bottle opener, and pry bar.

[@DocumentNegativity]

Some people are using the Swiss card scizors to fill that scissor need

[@hangzhou9312]

I just bought one. It is an excellent gripping tool, a complement to wire-cutting pliers.

[@knipsi22]

They can even (kinda) cut wires too! I made a small vid showing that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hni2k6Gdm5uGn6s

[@tacvolun3570]

I carry channellock plyers. they're similar, they overall handle about the same size jobs but their physical bulk is much smaller and lighter. Alpha carries some three inch irwin brand vice grips that are fabulous

[@redpillnibbler4423]

Mine should arrive tomorrow,hopefully will make a great pairing with a Victorinox Swiss army knife for edc.

[@randellt]

I carry the Leatherman surge, Knipex Cobra and the Milwaukee..all in the Leatherman case..plus a Olight flashlight..

[@ddelapena9770]

I just got my Cobras yesterday and used it today! I literally ditched my Supertool 300 for a Cobra XS and Roxon KS2 Elite!

[@mirkokrizan214]

Very nice review. Have some 125mm's, have some Leathermans, the jaws are bettter on the Knipex, those XS are too small and have no insulation grip. Had this Milwaukee knife too, like it very much, gave it to my good friend, who is very happy with it.

[@bushleague3472]

I've gone from carying either a Leatherman Wave, or a SAK Hiker, to carrying a Case Stockman, a small 3 bit Picquick, and the Cobra Xs. I give up a small degree of versatility over the Wave, but each of these tools far out performs the Leatherman at their respective tasks. Not quite as compact as the SAK, but again, performance is improved.

[@peter-radiantpipes2800]

Got mine today. They’re pretty cool.

[@kerrmoney]

These saved me on the side of the road…..highly recommended

[@giovanniyorke7455]

I will get both of them but to add to my tool bag or tool kit. Am not changing my leatherman to carry two tools. My leatherman sidekick and free p4 have helped for years without fail.

[@nitrorc4life1]

I carry a leatherman wave or gerbe MP for years. My buddy Is a auto tech and always carries a 5" cobra pliers and first hand can seewhat they can accomplish and is impressive, enough after decades I am wondering like others, why am I lugging a muti tool for edc since the pliers are what I use 95% of the time. I have a 5" Cresent pliers I decided to carry just to see how it would work for me.....sold. Will be picking up a few knipex pliers, especially a 4 and 5" to see which I will use along side of my other edc gear. My buddy is a big guy, and have seen him lossen nuts and bolts with the 5" that has amazed me, they do not slip and have truly amazing grip.

[@nitrorc4life1]

Have my 5" cobra for over a week now,I will not l99k back, was a diehard mutitool guy for decades, have a number of them even after giving multiples away.

[@gera3170]

I always have Leatherman Charge Knipex Cobra and Knipex XS always with me. They will be fine

[@ronnebulis1922]

SOG power pint and Gerber dime and that's servers me well as I am never probably doing a bunch of macho stuff but if I do I definitely getting some of these!

[@CanadianPrepper]

Bro. This is what Ive been missing in my life

[@Northanteus]

Leatherman (and Knipex) would be smart to make a new multitool based on water pump plier head. It's just a better design for gripping bolts than needle nose.

[@Tuzia-767]

Best comparing of pliers and multitool in favor of pliers. Thank you, I'll keep my wave.

[@P--O]

Superb review!

[@patches6309]

Great job on this video dude. So much so that I just ordered myself a Knipex Cobra XS! Thanks again for such a solid and productive video!

[@luttkamp4431]

it's great, but I bought a cobra 130mm, it is for big hands better and it has red plastic covered handles. That's advantegous under frozen conditions. So I sew a belt cover for it to carry it beside my Leatherman, and a LED torch.

[@Gator-357]

I always carry a Leathermam Surge, usually with the pocket clip in my front pocket. I got the Cobra XS to use in conjuction with the Surge because, like you said, the Surge pliers don't always cut it. These pliers along with the Surge and bit kit with the Lennox general cutting wood saw blade cover about everything I encounter.

[@chocloditelensman]

Great review !

[@TheKimjoh560]

I mean sure, if this suits your daily needs better, definatley go for it. The goal of any EDC is to sort out those daily problems you run into as effectively as possible afterall. I would not go as far as to say the knipex is "better" though. The whole idea behind the most common multitool plier designs is to make them as versatile as posible hence the wierd hybrid designs that does alot of jobs but none of them particularily well. The knipex is much more specialized. Gotta sat this is a really cool concept by knipex and its really cool how versatile they can be even in such a pocket friendly format and you video does a great job demonstrating that. I could definatley concider carrying one of these to compliment a standard needle nose multitool or even a SAK. I bet the knipex are alot more stable when twisting something with the nose of the pliers aswell - a move that is likely the most common cause of failure for most leatherman tools.

[@boopernator]

Nice review, I think I will be adding the Knipex Cobra XS to my pocket.

[@muxmurki1497]

I totally agree, except that I prefer the 150 mm Cobras. Sometimes I may use the 125mm, but the XS are just too small (for my big paws). There IS a very nice Leatherman compliment to this combo, though: the Style PS. By adding that small thing, one also gets the right tool for tiny spaces.

[@LawAbidingCitizen117]

But.. the XS has no adjustment button that sticks out, which is really annoying when you try to turn a bolt in tight spaces.

[@escapetherace1943]

the XS are complete trash, you at least need the 5 inch ones, they are barely longer (1 inch) but provide much more

[@didymus03]

Spoken like a true pontificator :D@@escapetherace1943

[@dirtmcgirt7125]

That's a hell of an intro

[@isaacsmith8089]

I love my cobra XS but I'd like to see you turn that last bolt with them😂😂😂it may open up retty wide but you can't get much torque on them. Something I have discovered is that the knurling can be used as a nailfile 👍

[@SussexEDC]

Totally agree mate, I carry my Knipex every day and also have some shorts planned where I show them in use too. Thanks for sharing.

[@yukin1990]

Well i like the one with Piler Wrench XS and Cobra XS Set

[@ArcheryRuleZ]

knipex is awesome, the wave+ is too-- u need the pocket clip for the wave+, sold separately

[@BayouGrove]

The knipex are much more ideal for pliers, but you pretending to not be able to turn a nut with the multi tool was hilarious. Reminded me of those 90s infomercials.

[@subspaceanomaly]

very true lol. the point of multitools is that they're not really the ideal tool for the job and you need to get creative. carrying a bunch of proper tools around feels like cheating

[@gutierrezmoreno8974]

It was ridiculous, beside that he didnt mention all the points that leatherman is way better.. Cutting copper wires, fence wires, nails, grabing small things inside small holes, cutting with the scissors, yes the milwaukee cut too, but cuting thin ropes, and soft wires the scissor is better. The leartherman have a saw, that works fantastic with wood!

[@miguelcabral1836]

I’ve bought two Knipex smaller tools on Amazon and everything looked the same, as your unboxing, with one exception. Neither had the tag with the plastic loop, on them. This is part of what leads me to believe that the ones that I have, are counterfeit (I’ve seen one other video, with there tag looped to them). I have other reasons but I won’t speak on them, though I will say, I paid, full price. I’ll probably contact Knipex and see if they can test my tools. That being said, I definitely need that Cobra model and this is an excellent video of the real world applications.

[@Ist_Geheim]

Victorinox Huntsman + Knipex Cobra 125mm + high quality splinter tweezers (Feilchenfeld) Thats's my EDC-combi for over a year know, and to me it's nearly perfect.

[@ehulbert5]

Multitools are the jack of all trades and master of none.

[@kawiman16]

The directional teeth are not a problem, because you can just flip the knipex around for loosening or tightening

[@DozenDeuce]

The Cobra 5” is superior in every way. It’s still tiny & light but has a longer reach, better grip & can fit an extra finger for more leverage

[@danreilly6528]

That "little pocket" is a holdover from jeans designed over a hundred years ago. It was for a pocket watch!

[@josephstewart2460]

Awesome pocket gadget , so much I bought two .. 👍👊🇺🇸

[@AgeOrmstad]

Sweet man 💪

[@motajkablove3494]

Blooper was hilarious.

[@debabrate69]

Brother i love the video and how you show everything properly also please what are the jeans ur using the color is perfect and they look comfy asf

[@james_gatlin]

Thank you, jeans are BKE

[@GeorgeFL]

Greatest change of life moment since sliced bread 🙈

[@james10739]

I carry every a Leatherman like rebar or something and the like 5 inch cobras, a kraftform kompakt a small Cresent wrench a Milwaukee box cutter ,a 21700 flashlight

[@daphnedevi]

Last clip... why a telescoping magnetic extractor is the most important tool 😆

[@1flashlite1]

Knipex would do well to use these as the basis for a multitool. Just add screwdrivers to each handle-end.

[@JediWigSplitta]

What I would recommend is putting heat shrinking tub on the end for safety reason and to get a better grip

[@james_gatlin]

Nice tip, thanks

[@JediWigSplitta]

@@james_gatlin any time man ...

[@Ghost_Os]

For prying, don't overlook the utility of the handles 👍🏻

[@TKevinBlanc]

Wouldn't it be great if one was a slot head and the other a phillips head?

[@MarilynMonroeFamily]

I use an ankle pouch. Medical, Leatherman, and the Knipex Cobra!

[@TheFilletingfish]

But those Jeans! Love them, what brand and where did ya buy them. Thanks for the video too 😀

[@unclecow]

I have both in my bag

[@user-vh9hs4qe7r]

I’ll still keep my Leatherman wherever I go. It has multi functions never leave home without it.

[@mranonymous8979]

The best part was the end