Knipex 87 03 180 Plier Review

4.8 (675) Amazon rating$65.19

Our verdict

A premium Knipex 87 03 180 with an alloy steel handle and a strong 4.8-star average, though the listing shows 0 buyers in the most recent month.

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Best for

buyers who prioritize Knipex's fit and finish and don't mind paying a premium for it.

Skip if

you want proof of recent, active demand, since this listing shows 0 buyers in the last month despite the reviews.

  • Handle Alloy Steel
  • Weight 175 Grams
  • Priced 151% above the category median ($25.98 across 47 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.7/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.8/5

    4.8 average across 675 owner ratings

  • Popularity2.9/5

    675 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

This Knipex 87 03 180 plier is priced at $65.19, the highest price point in this Tongue-and-Groove Pliers roundup. It carries a 4.8-star rating across 675 reviews, well above our 3.8-star floor, and clears our demand bar on review count alone even though the listing shows 0 buyers in the last month.

The listing specifies an alloy steel handle and an item weight of 175 grams. No jaw capacity or finish detail is given beyond that.

Compare this to the similarly named Knipex 87 03 180 Multi variant elsewhere on this list: that one runs $42.19 with a chromium-vanadium steel handle and 625 reviews. If price matters more than the alloy steel handle here, that variant is worth a look.

Pros

  • 4.8-star rating across 675 reviews, one of the strongest review counts in this category
  • Alloy steel handle construction
  • A lighter build than several plastic-handled competitors on this list once weight is compared

Cons

  • Highest price in this Tongue-and-Groove Pliers list at $65.19
  • 0 buyers recorded in the last month despite the strong review history
  • No jaw capacity or finish spec listed

Specifications

HandleAlloy Steel
Weight175 Grams

Performance notes

With 675 reviews at 4.8 stars, this model has a long track record of satisfied buyers, but the 0 recent-buyer count means we can't confirm it's still moving at the same pace. The alloy steel handle spec points to a sturdier grip than plastic-handled alternatives, though Knipex does not list jaw capacity on this page.

What buyers say

675 reviews averaging 4.8 stars is a strong, established track record, even though the listing shows no purchases in the most recent month.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Knipex 87 03 180 handle made of?

The listing specifies an alloy steel handle.

How much does it weigh?

175 grams, according to the listing.

Why does it show 0 buyers last month if it has 675 reviews?

Recent purchase counts can lag even on well-reviewed listings. Email [email protected] if you want us to check current availability before you buy.

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