Knipex Tools

Knipex® has increased the gripping capacity of the Alligator® by 30 % and it now has 9 adjusting positions instead of the previous 7. The water pump pliers now fit even more comfortably into the hand and its slimmer head shape allows even better access to workpieces in confined areas. The Alligator® grips hexagon nuts and bolt heads with widths of up to 46 mm A/F. Expanded gripping capacity up to 2 in pipes. Great achievements for a tool of 250 mm in L.

Knipex® Alligator® 88 08 250 SBA Water Pump Plier, ASTM F1505, IEC 60900, Chrome Vanadium Electric Steel Serrated Jaw, 250 mm OAL

An all-around tool for the toughest demands, this Knipex high-leverage CoBolt cutter features a lever action design that applies 20 times more hand force for superior cutting power with less effort. This mini bolt cutter can cut through more than you ever thought possible — up to 1/4-inch diameter with ease. It's ideal for automotive or construction applications, cutting cotter pins and nails, repeated use in factory assembly lines, cutting wire fencing in agricultural settings, or even everyday tasks such as cutting floral wire or fish hooks. Forged from chrome vanadium electric steel, these cutters are built to last. This lightweight cutter features precision-matched cutting edges for cutting soft or hard steel. It also features gripping jaws below the joint for gripping and pulling nails and wires.

An all-around tool for the toughest demands, this Knipex high-leverage CoBolt cutter features a lever action design that applies 20 times more hand force for superior cutting power with less effort. This mini bolt cutter can cut through more than you ever thought possible — up to 1/4-inch diameter with ease. It's ideal for automotive or construction applications, cutting cotter pins and nails, repeated use in factory assembly lines, cutting wire fencing in agricultural settings, or even everyday tasks such as cutting floral wire or fish hooks. Forged from chrome vanadium electric steel, these cutters are built to last. This lightweight cutter features precision-matched cutting edges for cutting soft or hard steel. It also features gripping jaws below the joint for gripping and pulling nails and wires.

The special jaw design with opposing off-set teeth ensures maximum grip and perfect alignment. In addition the Cobra® offers a unique adjustment mechanism: at the push of a button the tool adjusts fast and easily to the workpiece. No more guessing at the right size. To the contrary: place the upper part of the jaw against the workpiece, press button and push the lower jaw into position. Simply perfect. The button serves as a memory button: an unintentional adjustment - even under load - is not possible. The fine adjustment always provides a favorable position of the handles. Also in this respect the ergonomically designed Cobra® is particularly user friendly.

Knipex® Cobra® the High-tech water pump Pliers. no more time-consuming presetting of the required opening size. Just position the upper jaw to the workpiece, push button and move close the lower jaw, ingeniously simple.

Knipex® Cobra® 87 01 180 SBA High-Tech Water Pump Plier, 30 mm Nuts Nominal, Chrome Vanadium Electric Steel Serrated Jaw, 180 mm OAL

No more time-consuming test-adjusting to achieve the correct size. With the KNIPEX Cobra water pump pliers, you can simply position the upper jaw to the workpiece, push the button, and close the lower jaw. And you'll also be able to say goodbye to blood blisters you get with other gripping pliers. With safety its first priority, KNIPEX has designed a built-in pinch guard that prevents blood blisters on your hand. The unique self-locking adjustment and induction hardened gripping teeth means that once it's set, it stays. There's no slipping and no need to waste strength squeezing the pliers — ensuring operator safety and more efficient work. Cobra's unique jaw configuration can grip any shape object — flat, round, hex, or square. It also eliminates nut burring to avoid stripping pipes, nuts, or bolts. Additionally, the Cobra's newly redesigned adjustment provides 30 percent more gripping capacity than previous models. A simple push of the patented push button adjustment maintains jaw size setting and gives you the correct size opening every time. Just position the upper jaw to the workpiece, push the button, adjust the opening, and close the lower jaw. And it's easily done with just one hand for trouble-free operation in confined spaces. Cobra water pump pliers are constructed from chrome vanadium electric steel, an innovative high alloy, oil tempered steel that ensures longevity. And their thin head design helps you get into spaces other pliers can't, so there's no need to change tools when working in tight confines.

Knipex® Cobra® 87 01 300 SBA High-Tech Water Pump Plier, 60 mm Nuts Nominal, Chrome Vanadium Electric Steel Serrated Jaw, 300 mm OAL

The Cobra® QuickSet combines all proven properties of the Knipex® Cobra® with an additional push on function which makes it easier to work in very confined and inaccessible areas. Adjustment directly on the workpiece is possible by simply sliding the pliers handle. The hinge bolt locks itself with the first workload. The gripping width of the pliers is then fixed and can only be adjusted by pressing the button. The hinge bolt must be released by pressing the button and the pliers must be completely opened once to activate the QuickSet function again.

Knipex® Cobra® 87 51 250 SBA Extra Slim Water Pump Plier, 34 mm Nuts, 32 mm Pipes Nominal, Chrome Vanadium Electric Steel Long/Narrow Jaw, 250 mm OAL

Both the Knipex® Cobra® XL and XXL offer the performance and comfort of water pump pliers while being lighter in weight and having a greater gripping capacity than comparable pipe wrenches. The Cobra® XL can e.g. Grip a 2 in pipe fitting and weighs 50 % less than a 2 in pipe wrench, which has a much lower gripping capacity. With its handy length of 400 mm, the Cobra® XL also fits into a plumber's tool kit. The Cobra® XXL comes along with the weight of a 2 in pipe wrench but offers a back-up gripping capacity up to 4-1/2 in.

The KNIPEX Cobra XS is the smallest water pump plier in the world with full functional capability. It grips like a big tool, but its compact design and slim head provide firm grip even in tight spaces. It has one-handed quick adjustment for fitting various workpiece sizes. It also self-locks on pipes and nuts, grips surfaces with special hardened teeth, and features a pinch guard which prevents operators' fingers from being pinched.

The Raptor Pliers combines the convenience of the comfortable push-button adjustment on the workpiece and the function of an all-purpose tightening tool. Jaw gripping with zero backlash prevents slipping on the bolt head or rounding edges. Even rusty or thick coated bolted connections which have no surfaces capable of being gripped reliably by a conventional wrench can be managed by the exceptionally powerful closing gripping jaws of this wrench.

Knipex® SmartGrip™ 85 01 250 SBA Auto Adjusting Box Joint Water Pump Plier, 1-1/4 in Nominal, 1-1/4 in L x 1-3/16 in W CRV Steel V-Shape Jaw, Serrated Jaw Surface, 10 in OAL