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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
KNIPEX TwinGrip
Slip Joint Pliers
Reviewed by Rich Falco, technical instructor for
Carquest Technical Institute in Palmetto, Florida.
THE REVIEW:
Q: How did the tool function as far
as saving you time?
A: These pliers were great at multiple
angles and openings. They were good
for many jobs that I would normally use
several different pliers for so it saved me
some time by not having to go back to my
toolbox.
Q: What features did you like?
A: They are very good at grabbing from
the side like typical pliers but also head-on.
I was very surprised by how well it grabs at
that angle. These pliers were very easy to
use right out of the box, the push-button
for adjusting the size made quick, singlehanded
adjustments easy even when in a
tight space. The pliers locked right into
place anytime an adjustment was needed
and, as always, the texturized rubber grips
on the handles allowed me to keep a firm
grasp on the pliers even when covered in
oil and gasoline.
Q: What types of repairs did you use
this tool for?
A: I am currently restoring a 1974
Honda ST90 motorcycle. There has been
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47 years of rust and abuse to
this little bike and as soon
as I got these KNIPEX
pliers I knew this would
be the ideal torture
test for them. They
worked very well on
just about every nut,
bolt, spring, clip, and
rusted cotter pin I
tried to grab with them.
Q: Have you used a previous version
of this tool?
A: I have been a fan of the KNIPEX
brand pliers since I got my first set in the
'90s. I own their wire cutters and pliers.
These were a bit smaller than the other pliers
I own, but I found they worked great
on smaller components.
Q: Is there anything you had questions
or concerns about in regard to the
tool?
A: Right out of the box, I thought they
felt a little flimsy and I was concerned that
I was going to have to write a bad review
on one of my favorite brands. This was
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my first set of this style
adjustable type pliers,
and I was worried the
small button and mechanism
would not hold
up. I'm happy to report
they held up very well,
even while trying to do
a couple of things I probably
shouldn't have with
these small pliers.
Q: On a scale of 1 to 10,
how would you rate this
tool overall? Why?
A: I give them a 10. They are
a great addition to my toolbox.
RICH FALCO is an ASE Master
Certified technician with over 30
years of experience in the auto
repair industry. His technical
experience includes domestic,
Asian, and European vehicles
at the dealer level and as a successful shop
owner. He has instructed technicians and college
students in all aspects of auto repair for Carquest
Technical Institute and is a member of Trained
By Techs.
The KNIPEX Tools TwinGrip Slip Joint Pliers, No.
82 01 200, are a five-adjustment push-button slip
joint pliers. The pliers feature both front and side gripping
areas to get the job done easier and faster. The
front gripping area is ideal for gripping stripped
screws and bolts. Other key features include a slim
head, a pinch guard, and a box-joint design. The pliers
are made of German high-grade chrome vanadium
electric steel.
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