Santi_78342 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Is it worth it? I don't have any Knipex products so I'm just wondering if the comfort grip is worth the extra $$$ before diving into the brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Is it worth it? I don't have any Knipex products so I'm just wondering if the comfort grip is worth the extra $$$ before diving into the brand. They do fit nice in your hands, if your going to use them a lot I would say go for the comfort grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Glassey Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Santi, everybody swears by the knipexs. I would love to be able to afford the extra cost. I'd get them for sure. John, Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo1310 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 They do fit nice in your hands, if your going to use them a lot I would say go for the comfort grip.I agree with Jimbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santi_78342 Posted January 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 They are definitely pricey. I'm not ready to drop hundreds on a whole new set of pliers but I can manage to upgrade one at time every once in a while. I'll be starting with the 10" Cobras.Thanks for the input guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 They are nice man, worth it in the long run, I only have a few pairs of knipex but the quality is outstanding, I have a smaller pair of the alligators and they rock, the teeth just bite into everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 What Jimbo said, if you're going to use them a lot, comfort grip. The plastic grip is nicer than most others, so don't worry if you go that route either. I like to buy my Knipex from Amazon/Amazon Warehouse as well as Sears. If you monitor slickdeals.net about points, you can earn a lot with little effort and get Knipex pliers for really reasonable prices. Over the last three months I managed to buy 11 pair of Knipex pliers, total spent out of pocket was only $71, normal Amazon or KCtool prices would have equaled $400. Keeping in mind that I also get a lot of $10 off $20 coupons for tools from Sears, and most of the time I can use points on top of that. $10 off of Knipex alone makes it pretty reasonable. Before you buy from Sears, check Amazon and KC tool for prices. Also I haven't purchased from JB tools but their prices seem lower than KC...I think I recall hearing that Chad's toolbox also offers good prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryNY Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 Yeah I love my Knipex Pliers wrench and insulated long noses. I have the original grip on the Pliers wrench and the insulated grip on my other ones is similar to the comfort grip. It's really a matter of taste. For the pliers wrench I kinda like the plasti-dip style as it's really skinny and lets me toggle it with my pinky better when using it in a ratcheting fashion. You really can't go wrong either way, they are just top notch quality and engineering. The Pliers wrench is my favorite hand tool period. It can be used for almost anything, including straightening out small sheet metal things and fixing the edges of painters tools or putty knifes that hit nails etc. I got my Pliers wrench at Sears with a coupon and ended up paying like half price for it. It's worth the full price though, can replace a box of pliers and wrenches when you think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrull Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 I think the Comfort grip is very much worth it. Have some of both, and while I regret that I didn't bought on some, others don't have that alternative. The comfort grip is very nice, gives you more power, or at least the sensation of it. But takes up a little more space, which possibly can be a negative in some hard to reach places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffmcmillan Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 If you do much work with electrical components I'd say skip over comfort grip and go straight to vde. Depending on the pliers I find their insulated handles are some of the few that don't get in the way and are just as comfortable as normal comfort grips. It's nice not to have one pair of a given type of pliers rather than a nice pair and an insulated pair, and it's cheaper in the long run. The plastic dipped handles I believe are meant less as a budget option and more for environments where solvents could degrade the soft grip. It's just a waste to try to save a few bucks when buying some of the nicest pliers available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 If your going to use them all day then I would get them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santi_78342 Posted January 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 I definitely don't need them to be insulated but I'm definitely gonna go with the comfort grip when I pull the trigger on these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 For me the cost isn't worth it. Of course I don't use them all day long either. I have several pairs and none have the comfort grips. Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 I have bough a few non comfort grips just because of deals on HD or Amazon Warehouse deals. I'm not using them daily so, but do like Knipex quality when I do, so I will deal with out the comfort grip in that case. I will say the pliers wrench is the best invention ever!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruton Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 I have bough a few non comfort grips just because of deals on HD or Amazon Warehouse deals. I'm not using them daily so, but do like Knipex quality when I do, so I will deal with out the comfort grip in that case. I will say the pliers wrench is the best invention ever!!I agree, the pliers wrench was the only reason I got into Knipex in the first place. Those things are great.Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Argyropoulos Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 I have some of each. I have my combination pliers and 10" Cobras with comfort handles, and my dikes, cable cutters and mini bolt cutters with the regular dipped handles. It all depends on how often you use them per day. Spend the money for comfort where it counts, save it where it won't make such a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 One time I said the word dikes (I meant diagonal cutters) around the wrong customer, boy they got huffy real fast, they didn't even realize what I was talking about and they still got offended. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazzman Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Knipex comfort handles are great. I dont have alot of Knipex but the ones I have are great. There are a few on my list like the pliers wrench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrull Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Dikes, never heard of (at least not in this setting). Googled it, and it looked juat like regular sidecutters? Especially on the mini bolt cutters, I really like the comfort handles. Using them to cut of electrodes and 5-6mm hardened screws really is demanding on both tools and hand. But then again, my hands are pretty soft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millerzconstruction Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Dikes is short for diagnoal pliers. Millerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Dikes is short for diagnoal pliers. MillerzYeah and apparently its also slang for ehm... idk... a woman of loose morals? Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millerzconstruction Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Yeah and apparently its also slang for ehm... idk... a woman of loose morals? Sent from my SCH-I535 using TapatalkAnd also a wall to direct water. Millerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrull Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Ahh, okay, now I see. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 I've always heard the word "Dyke" to be the most derogatory way to describe a lesbian with "manly" traits. It's a reallly offensive way to describe one, it's about one notch under "N*gg*r" I'd avoid using it to describe anything around anyone you don't know, it's not worth the hassle. Some people get offended without knowing what the intention of the use of the word, it's not worth the headache of dealing with someone on their soapbox...and at work, you'll get in trouble for knocking them off that soapbox. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 I've always heard the word "Dyke" to be the most derogatory way to describe a lesbian with "manly" traits. It's a reallly offensive way to describe one, it's about one notch under "N*gg*r"I'd avoid using it to describe anything around anyone you don't know, it's not worth the hassle. Some people get offended without knowing what the intention of the use of the word, it's not worth the headache of dealing with someone on their soapbox...and at work, you'll get in trouble for knocking them off that soapbox.Can I use it in a description like that road is as flat as a dykes chest?JimboSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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