D213-9NE Pliers, Made in USA, 9-Inch Side Cutters, High Leverage Linesman Pliers Cut Copper, Aluminum and other Soft Metals

When you open the package, you can see the reason the pliers are stiff--notice the black carbon dust that is on the tool. That is because the iron particles become charged during the grinding process and attaches itself to the pliers from static. This grinding dust is also inside the rivet between the halves of the pliers. Firstly, you want to wipe it all off or blow it with air. Then, get some Break Free CLP and apply a liberal amount (dripping is ok) to the following points: both sides of the rivet head, top hinge below the cutters, bottom hinge opposite of that, and to the left and right sides. When it is thoroughly saturated, work the handles open and closed for a good minute in all angles to let gravity bring the CLP oil into the inner workings of the hinge. Then without wiping it, let it sit for a few hours. When you get back to it, work it a few more times and wipe dry. You should have a fully broken in plier where the handles fall free on its own. As far as the pliers go, it's the best plier I own and I like it even more than my Knipex. It is not too big or heavy and I'm a 5'6" 125 lbs size small gloved stick-nerd. An 8" might be more comfortable but then you lose the leverage and length to use as a hammer. Concerning that, it's pretty much only meant for hammering small nails such as NM/Romex staples which it does beautifully and as well as an actual hammer. It has two milled flats on the plier jaws for this specific purpose. The gap on the head is spaced perfectly with cross-hatched teeth on the jaws for grabbing parallel and perpendicularly. The gap on linemans pliers have several purposes--it is so that the cutters still cut flush as it is worn down and sharpened multiple times. Additionally, it is to allow the ability to twist soft copper wires together without too much damage to the wires. Lastly, many electricians use the linemans to strip wire as well, scoring the insulation with soft pressure on the cutters and then pulling the jacket with the plier head. All in all, Kleins are a must have and it's the essence of high quality at an affordable price.

These are just great pliers...with these you get high quality tool steel that will hold up, a basic rugged design ready for your toughest jobs, and a fine grip added to the handles. They are very comfortable in my hand and they were an excellent addition to my toolbox without completely breaking the bank on Snap-On or Matco tools. The pliers were extremely stiff out of the box, but have loosened up nicely without much trouble. It seems that these days people usually go with one of the three brands for quality pliers: Knipex, Klein, or Channellock...all make excellent pliers, but have their pros and cons that you might want to consider. I've done a little research and it's all boiled down to this: Take note that Klein pliers generally do not have as much rust resistance as the Channellock pliers do. Most Channellock pliers are electronically coated to resist rust, and Klein and many Knipex pliers do not have this useful feature. If you live in somewhere tropical or by the coast where moisture is common, this might be the best option. Because I live in a desert, it's not too much of a concern here. Channellock pliers are also one of the cheaper options, though only by a little. Knipex pliers are made in Germany and have outstanding quality. They, like Channellock and Klein, make tools designed for professionals as well as the serious DIYer. Their tool steel is incredibly strong, and the tempering and hardening process that they use is probably the best there is. I have heard of people who have bent their Knipex tools and how the tempering in the tool causes them to revert to their original shape over time. I don't know of another brand that will do that...though these are one of the most expensive options, and since the company is located in Germany, customer service might be a little more difficult if you end up getting a lemon. Klein's tool steel just seems to hold up better on rougher jobs in comparison to Channellock, like cutting metal screws or cables. Knipex also has comparable quality in their steel, but I find that Channellocks tend to be a little softer in the long run. Channellock pretty much has a plier for everything. If you can imagine a plier, chances are they have it. Very good variety. Both Klein and Channellock pliers are made with fierce pride in the good o'l U.S.A. Nice to see. Knipex has some pretty slick designs in their pliers that I haven't seen with Klein or Channellock. Hope this helps.

Thank you this tool works nice. I don’t have to grip it so tight Lee thank you.

Great little set o’ nippers.

I have to start off by saying that I'm a Union electrician and rely on my tools not only to make money, but also to stay safest work. With that said, there is no other brand that's such a "go to" brand for electrical tools like Klein Tools are. And I believe these lineman pliers are their flagship tools. No other brand I've use for lineman's are as high quality as Kleins are. The pliers look beautiful brand new, but that doesn't last. And that's because this is a dirty business. Picking them up, you can feel that they aren't a cheap or purchased at a bargain bin. They are solidly made. They come stiff, but thats to be expected. Nothing a little lube and good old fashion working it can't fix. Here's a little tip. When fishing a conduit with a fish tape and the tape seems to get stuck. Or when pulling and it's very difficult and killing your hands, use the little space in between the handles to grip the fish tape. Get a good squeeze on the handles and pull down. That will save your thumbs when pulling cable or wire. Bottom line, I'll never buy another brand of linesman's pliers as long as these are still being made in the good old U.S. of A! They've treated me right my whole career even though I haven't been very nice to them. (Using them as a hammer, etc.)

Klein makes the best quality pliers on the market. These pliers have a good weight to them and the hinge is built very tight and smooth. The handles are dipped for a perfect coating that provides reasonable comfort for the user's hands. The cutting surface of the pliers is very durable and has no problem cutting through both aluminum and copper electrical wiring. I have a pair that are over 20 years old that are even better than new because they are broke in and open and close easily. When I was building a new tool set to leave at my deer hunting camp I knew I would have to get another set to keep my old ones at home in my main tool set. I was a little leery at first because a lot of products seem to appear the same as they were years ago but the quality has dropped, I was very satisfied that in all of these years Klein tools have not dropped in quality in the least bit. I have every bit of confidence that I will have these Klein pliers for a lifetime.

Not bad tool

The items is very nice and the brand is very good

Best pliers on the market ,I'm 48 year old spark and been using Klein pliers for the past 25 years this is my third pair . I used other makes. Before but they only last a year or two ,now 12 years plus with Klein a pair . Well worth the extra money

american made. very very hevyduity.. good product.. good for twisting heavy wire as the front jaws have about have a small gap allowing the wire to twist in them as you turn it.. these look to be all hand finished and ground.. and they were not steady hands, but this is superficial....finish is not like a german made cnc ground pair of pliers.. but is also 1/3 the price and still good solid and good materials.

Lijeras y de buena calidad made in USA

High quality and comfortable in the hand. Works awesome

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