I don’t own a single knipex tool , but the Cobras and pliers wrench are top on my next tool purchase list

@KoonTrucking

Жыл бұрын

It will be MONEY WELL SPENT

@deedeeramone34

11 ай бұрын

It’s worth it. Channel Locks have always been and always will be a GREAT TOOL, but the Cobras are the BEST

Those rubber tube cutters look like hand pruners for cutting branches

The electrician scissors/shears and the snap off knife are my go tos. I always go for those over anything else in the box.

Maggie!!! Phenomenal the pleasure just spoke with her recently!! Thanks clay as usual 👍🏻

Dude Now that's a Toy Store!!!!

I "lost" my channel lock "Griplock" pliers and stopped at Lowes to pick up a new pair because I use them every day. Discovered they were out of stock but they had Knipex Cobra pliers of a very similar style in the electrical tool area so I bought them not really expecting much. I have to say they are without a doubt the best "groove" pliers I have ever used. I was skeptical of the push lock thing but found it very functional and sturdy. One of my favorite tools now.

@MarkTrades__

Жыл бұрын

Same. Working on cars you can always seem to get more leverage on a bolt, clip, hose, etc etc. Everytime I get stumped by something thats stuck the Cobra's (especially with the comfort grips for me) gets me out of the jam.

@MadMetalShop

Жыл бұрын

They just started crying knipex and yeah you can only find them in the electrical section lol. Probably the only reason I even shop there now 🤣. They also started carrying some wiha stuff too. Some smaller driver stuff and Allen keys.

First video of yours I’ve ever seen I’m an electrician and I would agree the 10” cobra is by far one of the best designed tools ever.

@KoonTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Well thank you for watching. I appreciate it.

They sure make grrrrrrrrrrrreat stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Knipex, best tool for my garage ,thk for your vidéo 👍

best in the business

Love Knipex thanks to you for introducing me via your history of videos. I'm buying Knipex like a collection. Because they're amazing. I keep buying every couple weeks. Wished they had more storage foams and bags for every tool they make.

My next Knipex is going to be one of those adjustable clamp gripping teeth cobra pliers

Love Knipex tools. Without a doubt the Raptor is my favorite and the one I use the most. Since it will take the place of numerous wrenches I also have a Raptor in all of my vehicles.

The blade is triangular on the cutter at 2:28 for piercing harder plastic conduit and pipes. Each of those cutters are specialized for different pipe/conduit applications.

I love the 10 inch cobras. I use them at work daily.

Addicted to Knipex. Smarter tools made by smarter tool lovers.

I have a 6,7.5,10,12,16 and a pair of cutters.... Love them

KNOWLEDGEABLE Koon Trucking Wow Thanks for sharing it with us. Take care and have a great day Koon Trucking From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧

Your verbal expressions whenever he does something cool with the pliers is so funny 🤣🤣 those hose clamp pliers look too sweet I'm going to have to get me a pair

Mr. Clay, terrific video sir. I love it when you go to the manufacturer with one on one content. I find this video most helpful cause you never see the correct application this one is off the chart. I'm sorry this video wasn't longer & demonstrated more of their product line, IMHO they would have increased their sales dramatically. Thank you sir, TMP from N.J.

@KoonTrucking

Жыл бұрын

There’s more to come. Just sit tight!

@thomasperina2990

Жыл бұрын

@@KoonTrucking Looking forward to it sir, TMP from N.J.

Love knipex. Had no idea they had a place to visit in Illinois. Thx for taking us

Great job as always Mr. Koons!

Hello again Clay Thank you for another Great Video. 👍

10 inch plier wrench is hands down my fave. 👍

Best video yet!

Once you go KNIPEX, all others are not worthy, got several, solid, comfortable, the way they fit your hand, and the details, make them SUPERIOR...great stuff

@KoonTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Well said!

Have A pair of the cobras and they are absolutely beautifully engineered. I also have a pair of their Deutsch connector crimpers and they are simply the best. Those clamping pliers look absolutely brilliant. I’ll have to try and get a pair for myself

Amazing 👍

I also love the Cobra 250. I bought one several weeks ago and it is a great tool. The adjustability, excellent clamping and lack of distortion made a huge difference, the first time I used it. Superb tool. Those plastic covers would certainly work better than the old rag trick.

Awesome!

Great video Clay love the Knipex 85 51 250 C as those clamps drive me nuts so thanks to you I’m ordering a pair 🇦🇺

You should start building gunsmithing pliers and wrenches.

Love Knipex products. Have several styles and sizes including Cobras, Needle Nose, Pliers Wrenches, and Twin Grip. Absolutely top notch craftsmanship. And speaking of Craftsman, I have their original Handi-Cut anvil cutter. Seems like it has to be 25 years old now. Replaced cutter once. Seems like thy last forever. Anvil cutters are very handy. Don't limit yourself to hoses. Mine has even done duty as a pruner . I am sure the Knipe anvil cutter is top notch like all their products.

KNIPEX PLEASE MAKE YOUR OWN LINE OF SCREW and NUT DRIVERS!!!! I am an electrician who has, over the last four years, slowly swaped out my Klein, Greenlee, Ideal, CL tools all for Knipex and I wouldn't change a thing, I will ONLY buy Knipex (unless they don't make it) which is why I came to make my comment of "KNIPEX PLEASE MAKE SCREW DRIVER and NUT DRIVER SETS!!!" I am not talking about the re-branded insulated driver that NWS, Wiha, Etc all re-brand...THEIR own Knipex design! - Wiha, Wera, They have their own design, We need the Red and Blue to make Screw and Nut driver sets! Think of the different types and how you could be missing out on a WHOLE BRAND NEW MARKET...Not only is there a 100-different bit ends on drivers, There is also Steel Cap drivers to beat on, Ratcheting drivers, Precision, etc....PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE. I have been asking Brand advocates for a while now, PLEASE KNIPEX MAKE YOUR OWN LINE OF SCREW and NUT DRIVERS!!!!

They need a new demo guy. The engineers in the back designed each cutter for a certain situation and he says it just personal preference. 😂😂

the most used knipex tool where I work at bobcat are the big ol xxl cobras for hydraulic cylinders and such, almost every one in the shop has a pair and use them more than even the normal size cobras and other pliers

I just started watching this channel maybe a few days ago, I love how down to earth and realistic you are about tool trucks and tools in general. I just started a mechanic job, so it's nice to be able to watch a channel give some insight on not just how to buy tools, but some personal opinion and hearing the other side of it (the truck dealer, or in this case the Knipex guy here). This is probably the fastest I've subscribed to a channel; I love the work.

@williamwatkins2538

Жыл бұрын

Listen to the old fuckers at your work they’ll tell you. There’s things to buy off the tool truck and there’s things to buy a box store.

Those beaver pliers are cool!

cool products

The lock on the locking pliers is so much better than vice grip's. The design is far better for single handed release.

I have been using Knipex since 1993. I like the new slip on jaw covers, will need to get some.

We used a version of that hose clamp in the military for our oxygen hoses in aviation. The pliers were the same style. Why they went to a regular hose clamp with a flat tip head I never figured out. Those hose clamps shown seem to last a lot longer than regular hose clamps that everyone seemed to overtighten and wear out the hose. Great video sir! Time to find those hose clamps and get me some pliers.

Good stuff

Thanks, great interview/ tool review. I buy Knipex tools directly in Germany so that my money goes directly to Knipex

Otiker clamps, just got my first knipex tools the other day!

I dont like my money going to Germany so I'll buy an exclusively German made tool here in America. Makes perfect sense...

those plastic soft jaws will be mighty

Im waiting for a pair of 10 inch 15 degree angled handle plier wrench. Sadly I had three jobs this last two weeks and I could have used that thing desperately for. The first pair I ordered they sent me my money back because they said they sold out I ordered from another company and they sent me the wrong pair of pliers and I'm waiting for them to send me the right pair now. I hope I get them soon! I just wish they had the comfort grip handles available for every pair of pliers like on the 12 in above size ones

I actually have 5 or 6 pair of Knipex from back around 1996. Two pair of 'piano' wire cutters with short head and 7-8" handles. Side cutters and two channel lock style adjustable pliers. I have used the piss out them and still just about as good as new.

Dayuum 👀

And here i thought i was the only one who bought a set of pruners specifically for rubber hose/poly tubing

I have come to fall in love with their step cut pliers and their quick strip self adjusting wire strippers... I want their self adjusting wire crimpers but they are hovering around $280 to $330. Thats a steep price.

I need some Knipex cobras with a cutter built in somewhere. That would be the perfect edc for me.

When I listen to the way the Germans say the name of the company, I hear “k-nee-pex”, not “k-nih-pex”. But anyway, I absolutely love their tools!

11:04 take my money gonna buy these right now

I am a Channellock/Klein guy, but Knipex makes some sweet pliers and I have a pair that I use almost every day on the job.

@KoonTrucking

Жыл бұрын

I haven’t found a Channellock brand plier that can put a Knipex to shame yet…. But if I find one I will be sure to post it!

I can't wait for those covers. As an electrician installing chandeliers with chains, it'll be a lot easier to use than a dozen+ wraps of electrical tape.

@jasonn2284

Жыл бұрын

Yea it’ll be great for any painted parts that you don’t want to scratch.

@JayyBird93

Жыл бұрын

They should be available on Amazon. I’m in the US and have had both sets about a year or so.

@pzwolski

Жыл бұрын

I hope that you as an electrician use VDE grip insulated cobras.

@deedeeramone34

11 ай бұрын

@@pzwolskiI don’t think he installs the chandelier when it is live

looking forward to the teeth sheaths to protect fasteners from getting bit into

Those are some real cool designs. Very well might pony up for a pair of those 10 inch cobras at some point after seeing this.

@chibaseball35

Жыл бұрын

Just ponied up for em, need some channel locks so perfect timing.

@KoonTrucking

Жыл бұрын

You won’t be disappointed the 10” cobras are the best in its class for sure

Cobra in the 180mm size ultimate in versatility also the bent needle nose. 200mm. I bought my first pair of cobras 5 years ago I now own over 30 different pairs styles Great company

@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261

Жыл бұрын

Cobras are the Knipex gateway drug!

👍

They should make lock/safety wire pliers for aviation. They would literally corner the market.

I don’t mind buying something not made in the USA, as long is it’s not china! Besides Kuh-nip-x makes great pliers!

@fawkesmorque

Жыл бұрын

Why do so many comments write Kuh-nip-x? There is no Kuh (german for cow) involved in making these tools. ;-) Seriously, it is just a hard K (like in corn). :)

@MattMorris481

Жыл бұрын

@@fawkesmorque Because that’s how it’s pronounced check there website KZread channel they even sell t-shirt with that on it.

@fawkesmorque

Жыл бұрын

@@MattMorris481 Sorry, I'm a german citizen, working with Knipex tools for several decades and have people around me working FOR Knipex. No one is pronouncing it this way. It's just wrong. :D Just for you: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fH2cpNeBopjQpLA.html

@MattMorris481

Жыл бұрын

@@fawkesmorque kzread.info4OWs7a9jww8?feature=share

Thanks again for another great video brother. Those Cobras are incredible, I am still amazed at how much force I can apply to them and they just continue to bite harder. Go ahead and tell us about the new covers. I know you had to leave there with a set. Stay strong brothers.

@KoonTrucking

Жыл бұрын

I actually didn’t get to get a set of the covers for the cobras ! Haha will have to wait until they release them later this year.

@randysmith9636

Жыл бұрын

@@KoonTrucking Well shoot, I was actually looking forward to your review. By the way, we really enjoy these tool manufacturer trips. Now, to get the subs up to over 100k. Stay strong brothers.

How do the Cobras bite into ridgid conduit, compared to the (seamingly) softer tubing always shown?

Wish Knipex would make a wheel weight hammer/plier

Remember when aj foyt used to make commercials for craftsman? You should make a television commercial for knipex. Using there money of course. Lol.thanks

@KoonTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Heck yeah! Great idea!

7 inch cobras for me all day. They punch way above their weight class

What brand of cabinets are those at the back?

I got some I preffer Chanel lock they feel better

what can't you do with a 10in cobra is a question girls ask me all the time

when i see these videos and the young mechanics with the 78" tool chest it reminds me what my dad said to me about his dad -- a homebuilder in the early 1900's. he said his dad would build 2 family and 3 family houses with a plumb bob, a hand saw, a 2 foot level, a hammer and a wheel barrow. and when he was done he'd have 4 wheel barrows of waste wood. can we please keep it in perspective people.

@KoonTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Just like the old time carpenter things have changed a lot and more tools are needed for specialty applications and job specific tools such as fasteners etc. nothing is simple in newer vehicles just like the old carpenter would struggle to do the elaborate tile jobs and fancy plumbing work that’s needed today in construction.

In IL? which burb? Although I've fled, most the family still there.

When are the cobra covers coming?

So are the hose clamps your working with oetiker style clamps? I can't tell for sure looking at the video but they look kind of like oetiker clamps but I don't think they are. What kind of clamp are they so I could look into them?

They need more XS variety.

knipex make very industry specific tools , each one of those cutters is designed to do a very secific task. not just personal preference

I sure rather have my money go to Germany then China ☺️

Knipex can dove it up theirs...

I really want a pair of the xxl cobras for pushing back brake pots but it is hard to justify spending more than a days wages on the nice tool when I could just borrow the giant no-brand channel locks from the dude next to me. Maybe one day I will find a job that will justify them.

What in the world is on that mans wrist.

Rolcut-+anvil shears only 70 years ago same design

Been bragging about the cobra pliers ever since I laid my hands on tbem..

Do they have a 5 piece set of the new pattern/finish plierswrench

@KoonTrucking

Жыл бұрын

I haven’t seen them

Do they have retail there with tools to purchase? That's right off the road I take to work EVERY DAY and never knew it was there

@KoonTrucking

Жыл бұрын

No they do not sale out of the facility in fact they only sell to dealers / warehouses as a whole.

The claps like those I have seen I don't believe are the same as those and in any way reusable but I don't know

Hey #knipex can you please make a set of these (and maybe like a 6-7" version) for spreading open an Oetiker-style clamp? Even if the clamp maybe can't be reused, I feel like you could make a tool with similar rotating mandrels that forces it open enough to at least remove clamping pressure. Depending on their position these can be an absolute nightmare and often need to be cut. I work on a lot of modern VAG and BMW products and these clamps are all over in a variety of sizes from 8mm to over 32mm, seeing them on some coolant hoses now. I've never seen this click loc type on any automotive application (at least here in the US) but I now kind of want to get some and use them on my builds as a nice OEM+ touch.

What about Snap-On America tools that is the best for decades?

@KoonTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Snap On even sells Knipex, because they know what’s up. They are going to miss this sales. Every tool truck carries Knipex

Answer for the question at 3:49 ............... cut hose

@KoonTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it works be hard to cut a hose with the 10” cobras

👍👍👍👍💥💥💥💥👍👍👍👍

"brilliant"

But German Money for US Gas?

I have alot of there tools and they are great but people love to steal them

when you mentioned people complaining about their money going to germany, he looked pissed. lol I thought you were about to say something about this being a north american distributor that's separate from the german company, or something like that, but nope just throwin some shade haha

@Alucard-gt1zf

Жыл бұрын

It's just a really weird comment because buying from America just means you also pay for the distributors cut instead of buying direct

First tool I have in my shed for pruning, are you serious

Great video, thanks. I was wondering though, why don't you want your money going to Germany? Also, you realize this is just a branch of knipex, and the profits are still going to the home office in Germany, right? Anyway. Thanks for the videos, I enjoy them. I just don't get your dislike for Germany when you're reviewing German tools.

@KoonTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Oh I have NO ISSUES with German tools, Japanese tools or even Taiwan tools as many are good. I was just “responding” to the comments left by others saying they didn’t want their money going to Germany, etc

@bastian1847

Жыл бұрын

@@KoonTrucking ahh, got it. Thank you sir

Sadly the locking pliers and some other items aren't made by knipex unlike their main line of pliers But I own a lot of their tools and they are top notch and won't trade them for anything else

I don't want my money going to Germany.....but harbor freight is fine

@KoonTrucking

Жыл бұрын

Yeah no kidding

Plastic jaw covers are hard to identify. Something needs to be sorted out on Amazon. I got the wrong ones....or I got something designed for an older version. I'm not the only victim.

@jzonneveld9849

Жыл бұрын

Plastic jaw covers: - 86 09 xxx V01 are for the UPDATED Pliers Wrench. See eg. KZread how to recognize the old and the updated version. - 87 09 xxx V01 are for the Cobra. I don't know of any update version as of today. - xxx = length of the Plier Wrench / Cobra. For both types, Knipex only have plastic jaw covers for the 180 - 250 - 300 length.

All those tools and they don’t make a welder/mig pliers. Please