Best Locking Pliers (VISE GRIPS)? Let's Settle This!

The verdict

1. 1

   Malco Eagle Grip

   avg finish 1053 inch pounds (bolt grip)

   “the malco did a terrific job and easily won this competition”

   Buy on Amazon ↗

Other picks

• Best value

  Irwin

  “so if you're looking for an affordable brand the irwin performed very well as did the craftsman”

  Buy ↗
• Best value

  Craftsman

  “so if you're looking for an affordable brand the irwin performed very well as did the craftsman”

  Buy ↗

Everything tested 11

• Malco Eagle GripMalco
  Amazon ↗
• IrwinIrwin
  Amazon ↗
• Stanley FatmaxStanley
  Amazon ↗
• TektonTekton
  Amazon ↗
• HardenHarden
  Amazon ↗
• WilliamsWilliams
  Amazon ↗
• CrescentCrescent
  Amazon ↗
• MilwaukeeMilwaukee
  Amazon ↗
• CraftsmanCraftsman
  Amazon ↗
• KnipexKnipex
  Amazon ↗
• Grip OnGrip
  Amazon ↗

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