Buyers who want KNIPEX quality with a foam-cushioned grip and are comfortable buying based on a smaller but strongly positive review set.
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Handle Foam
Weight 2 Pounds
Priced 558% above the category median ($22.79 across 45 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.7/5overall
Owner rating4.8/5
4.8 average across 249 owner ratings
Popularity2.1/5
249 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 00 20 01 V02 holds a 4.8-star rating from 249 reviewers, tying the KNIPEX 00 20 04 SB for the top rating in this category despite a smaller review count. It's priced at $149.99, less than the SB version but still firmly in premium territory.
The handle is foam, a softer grip option than the plastic or alloy steel handles found on most other pliers in this list, and it weighs 2 pounds.
Bought_last_month for this listing currently shows 0, meaning recent sales momentum can't be confirmed from the data, even though the underlying rating and review history are strong.
Pros
4.8-star rating, tied for the best in this category
Foam handle for a cushioned grip, different from the plastic or steel handles on most competitors
Priced below the KNIPEX 00 20 04 SB while sharing the same brand rating
Cons
0 units bought in the past month per this listing
Fewer total reviews (249) than several other options here
No length spec listed
Specifications
Handle
Foam
Weight
2 Pounds
Performance notes
At 2 pounds with a foam handle, it's built for grip comfort rather than the added heft of the alloy steel KNIPEX model.
What buyers say
249 reviewers rate it 4.8 stars on average, a strong showing even though the sample is smaller than some competitors.
How does the foam handle feel compared to plastic?
The listed handle material is foam, which typically offers a softer grip than the plastic handles used on most other pliers in this category, though we can't speak to feel beyond what's specified.
Why does this show 0 units bought last month?
That figure reflects recent purchase data for this specific listing; the 4.8-star rating and 249 reviews reflect its full review history.
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