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Japan vs German Pliers (LINEMAN)? Knipex vs Vampliers, Fujita, Milwaukee, DeWalt, Channellock

Aug 2021/16 min/13 products tested

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The verdict

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    Knipex

    “It was very close between Knipex and the Channellock's brand. Both brands performed extremely well.”
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    Channellock

    “It was very close between Knipex and the Channellock's brand. Both brands performed extremely well.”
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Other picks

  • Budget pick

    GearWrench

    “If you're looking for a very affordable pair of pliers, why not go with either Doyle or the Gearwrench? Both those brands are very affordable and performed very well.”
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  • Also noted

    Fujiya

    “Finally, I really like the Fujiya brand. It's a very premium brand, it performed very well, but it's also very expensive.”
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Everything tested 13

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