Knipex

KNIPEX is the world's leading manufacturer of professional pliers. 

This independent family-owned company has been in business for over 140 years! Manufacturered in Germany, their North American headquarters is located right in Buffalo Grove, IL.

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All About the Most Common Types of Pliers

Combination Pliers

Combines the two most important basic functions of pliers (gripping and cutting) into one tool.

Long Nose Pliers

Long Nose Pliers

Used for detailed work with wire, also known as needle nose pliers. Allows for greater control when bending, gripping and cutting.

Lineman's Pliers

Lineman's Pliers

Generally used by electricians and for electrical work including cutting, bending, straightening and twisting wires. These multifunctional pliers can also be used for extracting stripped screws and cutting hardened wire.

Snap Ring Pliers

Snap Ring Pliers

Specially designed tip for installing and removing snap rings.

Water Pump Pliers

Water Pump Pliers

Used for gripping round and angular parts, even larger diameters. They are self-locking which greatly relieves the hand using them.

Crimping Pliers

Crimping Pliers

Crimping is the joining process where a connection is made via a plastic deformation using a compression tool. These offer a fast and secure connection!

Pliers Wrenches

Pliers Wrenches

This universal tool can bolt, hold, press, grip, bend and ratchet. Can replace a set of wrenches and pliers with one tool!

Electronics Pliers

Electronics Pliers

Similar to regular pliers except for a smaller size. Offering includes everything from classic front and side cutters to flat nose pliers. Also available as ESD (electrostatic discharge) tools.

Diagonal Cutters

Diagonal Cutters

When you cannot reach to cut wire and small pins with larger cutting tools, this is what you need. The cutting edges are diagonally offset about 15 degrees and can cut objects flush with a surface.

Carpenters' Pincers

Carpenters' Pincers

This is the choice for cutting and pulling nails and wires because their cutting edges are positioned perpendicularly, making them very stable.

Concrete Nippers

Concrete Nippers

You guessed it! This is your solution for concrete work; twisting and cutting binding wires in one step. Also called fixers' pincers.

Why KNIPEX?

Why KNIPEX?

KNIPEX is the company behind pliers! They are German made and the world's leading manufacturer of professional pliers.

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