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Weight 0.25 Pounds
Dimensions 5.31 inches
Our scorecard
4.4/5overall
Owner rating4.4/5
4.4 average across 758 owner ratings
Popularity4.3/5
758 owner reviews, more 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 IRWIN 165 is a compact clamp at 0.25 pounds with a 5.31-inch dimension, priced at 15.61 dollars. It is one of the smallest and lightest clamps in this C-clamp group.
Its standout figure is the review base: 758 reviews, the most of any clamp here, averaging a solid 4.4 stars. About 50 units sold in the past month. The light weight and small size make it best for delicate or smaller-scale clamping rather than heavy holds.
The listing gives weight and a single dimension but no jaw-capacity spec. If you want a small, trusted IRWIN clamp with a deep review history, the 165 is an easy choice. Buyers needing serious clamping force should size up.
Pros
Largest review base in this group at 758
Light, compact 0.25-pound size
Affordable 15.61 dollar price
Trusted IRWIN brand
Cons
4.4-star rating trails the top-scoring C-clamps here
Light-duty; no jaw-capacity spec is listed
Specifications
Weight
0.25 Pounds
Dimensions
5.31 inches
Performance notes
At 0.25 pounds and 5.31 inches, this is a small, light-duty clamp for finer work. The 4.4-star average across 758 reviews, the deepest base here, makes that score very reliable.
What buyers say
With 758 reviews at 4.4 stars, this clamp has the broadest owner feedback in the group, pointing to consistent everyday satisfaction.
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