Budget buyers who want a name-brand locking plier for occasional grip, clamp, and twist jobs.
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Handle Alloy Steel
Priced 47% below the category median ($24.44 across 48 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.5/5overall
Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 228 owner ratings
Popularity2.2/5
228 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 Irwin 1602L3 is the lowest-priced locking plier in this group at 12.99 dollars. It holds a 4.6-star average, which is strong for the price.
The only spec the listing publishes is an alloy steel handle. There is no jaw capacity, length, or weight figure, so confirm the size suits your work before ordering.
Review demand is steady rather than recent: 228 reviews back the rating, but the listing reports zero buyers in the last month. As a low-cost, well-rated locking plier from a known brand, it is an easy add-on buy.
Pros
Lowest price in this group at 12.99 dollars
Strong 4.6-star rating
Backed by 228 reviews
Known Irwin brand with an alloy steel handle
Cons
No jaw capacity, length, or weight is listed
Listing reports zero buyers in the last month
Specifications
Handle
Alloy Steel
Performance notes
An alloy steel handle is the only published build detail. The 4.6-star average across 228 reviews points to dependable everyday grip and clamp performance for the price.
What buyers say
With 228 reviews averaging 4.6 stars, owners are broadly satisfied and the rating sits above the floor for this group.
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