Irwin Tools VISE-GRIP GrooveLock Pliers Set, V-Jaw, 2 Piece, 2078709
- Press-n-Slide buttons adjust lower jaws 2X faster than traditional groove joint pliers
- All purpose v-jaws grip on round, flat, square and hex shapes
- More groove positions provide the optimum hand location for a better grip on the work piece
- Non-slip, anti-pinch ProTouch Grips provide extra comfort and reduce hand fatigue
- Ratcheting action allows GrooveLock pliers to be adjusted from the open position up to the work piece by pushing the handle up without press the button
- IRWIN VISE-GRIP pliers set includes 8-inch and 10-inch GrooveLock locking pliers
- Each pair of locking pliers has a press-and-slide button that quickly adjusts the lower jaw
- All-purpose jaw grips on round, flat, square and hex shapes
- More groove positions provide the optimum hand location for a better grip on the workpiece
- ProTouch grips provide extra comfort and help reduce hand fatigue while using each pair of locking pliers
Holly Wade
They are not Knipex. But they are great for the price.
I really wanted the Knipex equivalent to these after using a friends pair a while back. But since they are purely for home/amature use I could not justify the massive price difference. Sure the metal/hardening quality is not the same and these will probably not hold up under daily use but for an occasional user these things are awesome. Nothing wrong with standard channel locks, of which I have several pairs. But these really give you some extra flexibility and ease of use. I also bought the 12" version of these and they work well.
Amir Eslampanah
Great Pliers!
Operation: Love the push-button design. Way better than fumbling with a tongue-and-groove pliers. You push the button to adjust the jaw size larger or smaller (it is not required to use the button to make the jaws smaller, it is possible to simply push the lower arm upwards). When not depressing the button, the jaws stay locked in at the selected size. Teeth are angled to give maximum purchase in one direction, so be prepared to flip pliers upside down to spin a fitting the opposite direction. Quality: Pliers were a little lighter than i was expecting, but has very little flex even when clamping with full strength. Nonslip grips are excellent and overall ergonomics are very comfortable. Cant speak for longevity yet, but they took care of the first job extremely well. Would recommend to a friend.
Ne Ha
High Quality - Excellent Functionality
These vise grip tools are really well made. They are sturdy, and the sliding action is smooth. The grippers are just the right depth and the length of the handles provides the right torque for any job for most around-the-home projects.
Yuuki Cross
Grip well and don't pinch
I really like these pliers, I've tried many styles and for the price they are great. They keep up with my coworkers knipex easily yet are vastly cheaper. I'm an Industrial journeyman electrician/mechanic (food industry). I use the smaller pliers daily and carry them in my tool pouch. My finger pinching channel locks have been gathering dust in my toolbox. These do not pinch your fingers which is great as I have lost fingernails to standard channel locks. These grip conduit and pipe as well as a pipe wrench yet are more portable and easier to use.
Ramonito Tragico Jr.
Great tool, replaces pliers, vice grips, and adjustable wrench
I'm not always a fan of Irwin tools, but these are very solid, well-engineered, and well-designed tools. The jaw configuration and adjustability lets you get two flat sides on just about anything. I've been able to use these on things I typically had to get out my vice-grips for (like turing the pressure release value on my Porter Cable pancake compressor). Nice to have a tool that serves the purpose of several.
Jana ?avl�kov�
Great set. Great price.
Use these for electrical / conduit installations. Work well as far as grip, handle ergonomics and durability. The V-shaped jaws keep the pliers needed to grip pipe smaller than straight jaw designs. Less weight to carry and swing in use. My Go-To adjustable pliers that are the poor man's Kni-pex gators....
Susan Jordan
Seems Well Made. The button was a surprise - but works!
I expected these to work like Channel-Lock pliers. No, they are not broken. You have to push the large silver button at the pivot-point to adjust the size. Thank you to the Internets for teaching me before I returned them! These seem well made. Now that the operator knows how to use them, all is well.
Balint L�szl� Edu�rd
Functional and easy to use
Purchased these to help with installation of several new sinks where my previous channel locks did not work well. The channel locks consistently pinched my fingers whenever they slipped. These worked nicely and no pinched fingers. The adjustment was so much easier than standard channel locks and I recommend these if you are considering channel locks.
Gia Papiashvili
A great addition to the tool box
Similar to older style slip-joint pliers, these tools are adjusted by pushing a small button on the top of the tool to slide the jaw opening to larger or smaller openings. Very handy when you have a variety of sizes of bolts or other items. No need to bring a lot of tools with you when you have these guys. Once adjusted for the bolt or fitting size, it's easy to get a good grip and leverage with this guy. This set comes with 8-inch pliers and ten-inch pliers. Both operate smoothly and lock into place nicely with no slippage. The front edge fits together flat for grabbing stuff, and the center of the jaw becomes rounded for gripping bolts or other objects. The handles are coated with a rubber-type layer to aid in gripping the tool; I've had no problem gripping it even when the tool has been completely wet. These also come with a lifetime warranty, For completeness, I highly recommend the 6-inch version of these also.
Divina Klaassen
Great Pliers for a good price
I have owned the smaller of these two pliers for a few years now. They never left my tool belt when I was at work. It was about $10 for them at the Home Depot. That made this kit a really good deal! These are great pliers that really save you time and hassle. You can adjust them with one hand; they will ratchet close and open effortlessly with a thumb button! The mechanism is rock solid and won't slip. The jaws are very aggressive (careful with your fingers!) and their "clam shell" shape will usually grab stubborn fasteners. Great everyday pliers! Some times you need flat jaws too but, these will usually do the job!