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Handle Plastic" or "Rubber
Weight 13.12 ounces
Priced 64% above the category median ($25.98 across 47 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.7/5overall
Owner rating4.8/5
4.8 average across 320 owner ratings
Popularity1.7/5
320 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 Knipex 88146 is priced at $42.56 and holds a 4.8-star rating from 320 reviews, with 100 buyers in the last month showing active, current demand.
The listing lists the handle as plastic or rubber, so buyers should confirm the exact grip material before ordering since the source data itself lists both options. It weighs 13.12 ounces, heavier than several plastic-handled pliers on this list.
At 320 reviews and 100 monthly buyers, the 88146 has a smaller but still solid track record compared to the top sellers in this category, and its 4.8-star average keeps it well clear of our 3.8-star quality floor.
Pros
4.8-star rating from 320 reviews
100 buyers in the last month, confirming current demand
Mid-pack price at $42.56
Cons
Handle material is listed ambiguously as plastic or rubber, so confirm before buying
Heaviest item weight among the plastic-handled models on this list at 13.12 ounces
No jaw capacity or steel type listed
Specifications
Handle
Plastic" or "Rubber
Weight
13.12 ounces
Performance notes
The 4.8-star average across 320 reviews suggests reliable day-to-day use, though the listing's handle spec covers two possible materials, plastic or rubber, rather than a single confirmed grip. At 13.12 ounces it carries more heft than most other pliers in this roundup, which some buyers may read as sturdier construction.
What buyers say
320 reviews at 4.8 stars plus 100 recent buyers point to a plier that keeps satisfying new owners, not just early adopters.
Is the handle plastic or rubber on the Knipex 88146?
The listing gives both plastic and rubber as the handle material, so it is not specified as a single material. Confirm on the product page before ordering.
How heavy is the Knipex 88146?
13.12 ounces, per the listing.
How does it compare to other Knipex pliers on this list?
It costs less than several other Knipex models here and has fewer reviews than the top sellers, but its 4.8-star rating and 100 monthly buyers hold up well. Email [email protected] for a side-by-side comparison.
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