Don't miss the opportunity to revolutionize your everyday projects with the KNIPEX XS mini pliers set. I still think the drivers and the pry/cap lifter on a multitool are worthwhile and I have a new appreciation for the can opener, all of which you lose in a knife/Cobra carry, but there is something to be said for a great uncompromised knife and a great uncompromised pair of pliers. The tooth hardness of approximately 60 HRC guarantees maximum wear resistance, providing you with a tool that is built to last.

Suitable for use in all environments but excelling in tight areas, this compact tool is highly versatile and durable. I chose this pliers designed instead of the wrench pliers because it is more versatile, capable of doing what the wrench pliers can and a bit more. But if you're planning a trip or expedition where self-sufficiency is critical, or have a bike well-festooned with racks and whatnot that get shaken loose from time to time, this might well be one to suggest goes under the Christmas tree or on that Significant Birthday list. I became intrigued by the Cobra XS after seeing one in the pocket dump of EDC Outlaw on IG, who coats and laser etches Cobras to fantastic results.If you deny, we will use only the essential cookies and you will not receive any personalised content. For the most part, that’s fine and they do way better than you might expect at hard tasks despite their size.

if you suffer from grip challenges and weight/space is less of an issue, this might be the version to go for. For pipes, nuts, sleeves, for various types of workpieces: The benefits of the KNIPEX Cobra® are palpable when working: These water pump pliers are light and strong, can be adjusted on the workpiece quickly at the touch of a button and are self-locking on pipes and nuts. You can consent to the use of such technologies by using the “Accept” button or manage your options using the “Customise” button.Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). But due to this the tile cutter box inside was undamaged and frankly it was so well packaged I doubt if normal postal service could have done any damage to it at all even if they tried! I carried them and used them to install a drain hose from our downspout to a rain barrel and they exhibited a significant amount of surface rust on the jaws where the steel is satin finished without a coating. These pliers are marked Made in Germany, as one would expect given that Knipex is headquartered in Wuppertal, Germany.

Again, the force with which you can hold a hex bit is quite sufficient for most tasks, meaning you don't need a separate tool. We reserve our legal right to deduct a reasonable percentage from the refund if the goods have been handled excessively and cannot be resold as in perfect condition. They have one-handed fine adjustment by pushing for the simplest adjustment to different workpiece sizes. The Knipex XS Cobra® is made of black atramentised steel and the XS Plier Wrench 2-in-1 tool is forged with hardened special tool steel. Manufacturing precision is good for a large tool but doesn’t compare to other small tools and precision tools — e.If you need to grab the end of an inner cable to pull it taut before tightening a pinch bolt, there's more than enough force to do so. When it comes to the plumbing industry, professionals demand tools that offer exceptional performance and versatility. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others.

New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging . If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. With a simple push, you can effortlessly adapt the Knipex 87 00 100 Cobra XS to different workpiece sizes.This set incorporates a KNIPEX Cobra high-tech water pump pliers and a mini pliers wrench, neatly encased in a comfortable belt pouch. The tool pouch, crafted from high-resistance polyester fabric, ensures complete protection for the pliers. As 15mm is the distance at which you can have the handles fully closed, it's possible to apply a fair amount of welly to an axle nut or pedal – certainly enough to get you home, and close to a serious spanner or 6-8mm hex key (I know because I tested it on an e-road bike with a rear hub motor that had 15mm nuts inset with 8mm hex sockets; I tried both methods on the same fastener). In addition, the handle is extremely comfortable and can be easily adapted to any size of the workpiece. With the Cobra the question was this—could I pair this with a knife and do better than I could with a multitool, even one as light as the Skeletool or the Flash MT?