Electricians and DIYers who want a proven, well-reviewed side-cutting plier without overspending.
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Handle Alloy Steel
Weight 0.6 Ounces
Our scorecard
4.8/5overall
Owner rating4.8/5
4.8 average across 1,300 owner ratings
Popularity1.6/5
1,300 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other hand tools and workshop hand tools we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The Klein D228-8 is a single side-cutting plier with a standout 4.8 rating from 1,300 reviews and around 400 buyers a month. That volume of positive feedback makes it one of the safer picks in this category.
The listing confirms an alloy steel construction, which is what you want for a cutting tool, though it does not publish a length or jaw-capacity figure. The listed 0.6 ounce item weight is clearly a data error for a steel plier and should be ignored.
At about $30 it is priced in line with other single Klein and Channellock pliers here, and the deep review base gives it an edge in buyer confidence.
Pros
Outstanding 4.8 rating across 1,300 reviews
Alloy steel construction suited to cutting
Strong demand at about 400 bought per month
Reasonable price near $30
Klein brand, a staple for electricians
Cons
No length or jaw-capacity spec listed
Listed 0.6 ounce weight is an obvious data error
Single plier, not a set
Specifications
Handle
Alloy Steel
Weight
0.6 Ounces
Performance notes
Alloy steel is the right material for a side-cutter, and the 4.8 rating over a large 1,300-review base is the strongest signal here. Without a published length, match it to your task by checking the product page dimensions.
What buyers say
With 1,300 reviews at 4.8 stars, owner sentiment is both deep and very positive, reflecting Klein's long-standing reputation for cutting pliers.
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