KNIPEX 31 11 160 Plier Review

4.8 (837) Amazon rating$39.99300+ bought last month

Our verdict

The demand leader of this needle-nose group: a light 4.8-star KNIPEX plier with the highest recent monthly sales here.

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Best for

Buyers who want a proven KNIPEX needle-nose plier with the most current demand and a light 3.6-ounce build for precise, repetitive work.

Skip if

You want a budget plier or need a documented jaw length or steel grade, which this listing does not provide.

  • Handle Plastic
  • Weight 3.6 ounces
  • Priced 166% above the category median ($15.05 across 58 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.8/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.8/5

    4.8 average across 837 owner ratings

  • Popularity3.4/5

    837 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 31 11 160 leads this roundup on demand with about 300 purchases in the last month, paired with a 4.8-star rating over roughly 837 reviews. At $39.99 it is premium but slightly cheaper than the 26 18 200 SBA.

At a listed 3.6 ounces it is one of the lightest pliers in this batch, with a plastic handle. KNIPEX does not publish jaw length, tip shape or steel type here, so the strong rating and class-leading sales carry the recommendation.

Pros

  • Highest recent demand in the group at roughly 300 bought last month
  • Top 4.8-star rating over about 837 reviews
  • Light 3.6-ounce listed weight for control
  • Recognized KNIPEX brand

Cons

  • Premium $39.99 price versus budget options here
  • No published jaw length, tip profile or steel-grade spec
  • Plastic handle is the only grip detail listed

Specifications

HandlePlastic
Weight3.6 ounces

Performance notes

A 3.6-ounce listed weight makes the 31 11 160 easy to handle for fine, repetitive gripping where fatigue matters. Without a published jaw or cutting spec, match it to detail and electronics-style tasks based on the rating and light weight rather than stated dimensions.

What buyers say

Class-leading monthly sales plus a 4.8-star average signal strong, current owner confidence. Price is the usual reservation, as with the other premium KNIPEX models here.

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Frequently asked questions

Which needle-nose plier here is selling best right now?

The KNIPEX 31 11 160, with roughly 300 purchases logged in the last month, the highest in this group.

How heavy is the KNIPEX 31 11 160?

The listing specifies 3.6 ounces, making it one of the lighter pliers in this comparison.

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