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Handle Plastic
Weight 0.4 Pounds
Priced 36% above the category median ($25.98 across 47 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.9/5overall
Owner rating4.9/5
4.9 average across 7,800 owner ratings
Popularity4.8/5
7,800 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 87 01 180 is the standout of this Tongue-and-Groove Pliers batch by demand: 7,800 reviews and 1,000 buyers in the last month, both the highest figures among the 12 products covered here. It carries a 4.9-star rating and is priced at $35.32.
The listing specifies a plastic handle and an item weight of 0.4 pounds. No jaw capacity or steel type is listed beyond that.
With review counts and monthly buyer figures well above every other product in this batch, this is the clearest evidence of sustained, real-world demand in the entire list, and its 4.9-star average confirms buyers are satisfied, not just numerous.
Pros
Highest review count in this batch at 7,800
Highest recent demand in this batch at 1,000 buyers last month
4.9-star rating
Mid-range price at $35.32
Cons
No jaw capacity or steel type spec listed
Several lighter or cheaper alternatives exist elsewhere in this same category
Specifications
Handle
Plastic
Weight
0.4 Pounds
Performance notes
7,800 reviews at a 4.9-star average, combined with 1,000 buyers in the last month, is the strongest demand and satisfaction signal of any product covered in this batch. The plastic handle and 0.4-pound weight are the only specs Knipex lists on this page, so buyers who need exact jaw capacity should check the manufacturer directly.
What buyers say
With 7,800 reviews and 1,000 recent buyers, this is by far the most purchased and most reviewed plier in this entire list, and the 4.9-star average holds steady at that scale.
Why is the Knipex 87 01 180 the top pick in this category?
It has the highest review count (7,800), the highest recent buyer count (1,000 last month), and a 4.9-star rating, more demand and satisfaction evidence than any other product in this batch.
What is the handle made of?
Plastic, per the listing.
How much does it weigh?
0.4 pounds, according to the listing. Email [email protected] if you want a direct comparison to the other Knipex models on this list.
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