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Here’s the first Knipex tool Im disappointed with. I own several pairs on knipex pliers of outstanding quality. My buddy is a snapon addict and in general I wouldn’t trade my Knipex pliers for his snapon. He bought a pair of locking pliers. I wanted to see how the knipex compared against vicegrip and snapon. I got these in the mail yesterday and I’ve never used them so I can’t say how the teeth quality is. The jaw rack is pitiful. I’ll be sending these back. If these were $5 China crap you could probably squeeze the body in a vice and tighten them up but these weren’t supposed to be crap. IMG_1546.JPGIMG_1547.JPG
 
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Here’s the first Knipex tool Im disappointed with. I own several pairs on knipex pliers of outstanding quality. My buddy is a snapon addict and in general I wouldn’t trade my Knipex pliers for his snapon. He bought a pair of locking pliers. I wanted to see how the knipex compared against vicegrip and snapon. I got these in the mail yesterday and I’ve never used them so I can’t say how the teeth quality is. The jaw rack is pitiful. I’ll be sending these back. If these were $5 China crap you could probably squeeze the body in a vice and tighten them up but these weren’t supposed to be crap.View attachment 592779View attachment 592780
To be honest with you, they don't look anything like the Knipex tools I have. Without further research I would say they could be counterfeit. I didn't know Knipex made locking pliers.

Okay did go to their official website, and they are probably legit. But yes indeed send those back! I'm shocked actually.
 
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I'm still around. Gave it another try when changing engine oil on both tractors. Got a good hold, just not enough leverage/strength this time around.
 
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I'm still around. Gave it another try when changing engine oil on both tractors. Got a good hold, just not enough leverage/strength this time around.

So you got the (pipe) wrench to grip/hold, but not enough strength to turn it? Maybe use a cheater pipe and/or a helper?

Good to hear you are still chasing after it. Should keep us going for another 100 posts!
 
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I'm still around. Gave it another try when changing engine oil on both tractors. Got a good hold, just not enough leverage/strength this time around.

With what?

After so many tool suggestions you report that you "got a good hold" but neglected to say what tool got the "good hold".
 

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