KNIPEX 88 01 180 Plier Review

4.7 (1,109) Amazon rating$29.59200+ bought last month

Our verdict

A budget-friendly Knipex at the lowest Knipex price point in this list, with over a thousand reviews and steady recent demand.

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buyers who want Knipex quality at the lowest Knipex price point in this list.

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  • Handle Plastic
  • Weight 6.32 ounces
  • Priced 14% above the category median ($25.98 across 47 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.7/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.7/5

    4.7 average across 1,109 owner ratings

  • Popularity3.3/5

    1,109 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 Knipex 88 01 180 is priced at $29.59, the least expensive Knipex model in this Tongue-and-Groove Pliers list. It holds a 4.7-star rating from 1,109 reviews, one of the largest review counts in this batch, with 200 buyers in the last month.

The listing specifies a plastic handle and an item weight of 6.32 ounces, making it one of the lighter pliers in this roundup.

With over a thousand reviews and 200 recent buyers, this model has both a long track record and current demand, even though its 4.7-star average trails a few of the top-rated Knipex listings on this list.

Pros

  • Lowest price among the Knipex models in this list at $29.59
  • 1,109 reviews, one of the largest review counts in this batch
  • 200 buyers in the last month
  • Lightweight at 6.32 ounces

Cons

  • 4.7-star rating trails a few other Knipex models on this same list
  • No jaw capacity or steel type listed beyond the plastic handle

Specifications

HandlePlastic
Weight6.32 ounces

Performance notes

1,109 reviews at 4.7 stars is a large enough sample to trust the rating, and 200 monthly buyers show it's still selling well. At 6.32 ounces with a plastic handle, it's built lighter than several other pliers in this category, which may suit users who want less hand fatigue over long jobs.

What buyers say

With over a thousand reviews and 200 people buying in the last month, this is one of the more established, still-in-demand pliers in this list.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Knipex 88 01 180 made of?

The listing specifies a plastic handle.

How much does it weigh?

6.32 ounces, per the listing.

Is this the cheapest Knipex plier in this category?

Yes, at $29.59 it's the lowest-priced Knipex model in this Tongue-and-Groove Pliers list. Email [email protected] if you want more detail before buying.

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