4.8(761)Amazon rating$159.99700+ bought last month
Our verdict
The Knipex 87 01 five-size plier set earns a 4.8-star rating from 761 reviews at $159.99, delivering plastic-handled pliers in five lengths with a 3.47-pound combined weight and 700 monthly purchases.
Pros and serious DIYers who want a complete set of Knipex 87 01 water pump pliers in all five standard sizes at once
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You only need one or two sizes of water pump pliers, or are not prepared to spend $160 on a plier set
Handle Plastic
Weight 3.47 Pounds
Priced 220% above the category median ($49.95 across 44 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.8/5overall
Owner rating4.8/5
4.8 average across 761 owner ratings
Popularity2.3/5
761 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 87 01 plier set packages five individual pliers in sizes 125, 150, 180, 250, and 300 millimeters into a single purchase at $159.99. With a 3.47-pound combined weight, this represents five tools bundled together, which is one of the most comprehensive multi-piece offerings in this batch. The plastic handles on each plier keep the grip lightweight relative to the total weight of five tools.
A 4.8-star rating from 761 reviews and 700 monthly purchases place this set among the busiest-selling premium options in the plier category. Buyers who choose this set are clearly investing in a full size range rather than a single general-purpose option, which explains both the price premium and the strong ratings from an informed buyer pool.
At $159.99, this is the highest-priced set in the batch. The five-size format means it covers a span from compact 125-millimeter tasks up to large-jaw 300-millimeter applications, eliminating the need to buy individual pliers separately. For a workshop that handles a wide variety of pipe, fastener, and gripping tasks, the Knipex 87 01 set removes the guesswork about which size to reach for.
Pros
Covers five sizes (125, 150, 180, 250, and 300 mm) in a single set, eliminating gaps in size range
4.8 stars from 761 reviews is a top-tier satisfaction score in this batch
700 monthly purchases confirm high active demand at the premium price
3.47-pound total weight is reasonable for a five-plier bundle
Plastic handles on each tool keep individual piece weight manageable
Cons
$159.99 is the highest price in this batch and not suitable for casual or occasional use
No finish, jaw type, or individual plier capacity specs are published in the listing
Buyers who need only one or two sizes will overpay for unused pieces
Specifications
Handle
Plastic
Weight
3.47 Pounds
Performance notes
The Knipex 87 01 set includes five pliers at 125, 150, 180, 250, and 300 millimeters with plastic handles and a combined weight of 3.47 pounds. The five-size span means buyers get coverage from small precision tasks to larger gripping applications in a single kit. Plastic handles on each plier contribute to keeping total assembled weight manageable despite the multi-piece format.
What buyers say
Buyers of the Knipex 87 01 set rate it 4.8 stars across 761 reviews, the second-highest average in this batch. The 700 monthly purchase rate indicates this is a set that professionals and committed DIYers actively choose at full price. Owners are typically evaluating this set as a full-coverage size assortment and rating it on whether it delivers that completeness. The data suggests it consistently does.
What sizes are included in the Knipex 87 01 plier set?
The model number specifies five sizes: 125, 150, 180, 250, and 300 millimeters. The combined weight is 3.47 pounds and the price is $159.99.
How does the Knipex 87 01 five-piece set compare to the KNIPEX 9K 00 80 05 US?
The Knipex 87 01 at $159.99 rates 4.8 stars from 761 reviews with 700 monthly sales. The KNIPEX 9K 00 80 05 US at $136.99 rates 4.9 stars from 893 reviews with 300 monthly sales. Both are premium sets; the KNIPEX 9K rates slightly higher while the 87 01 specifies five sizes explicitly.
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