Channellock CHL420 9.5-inch Straight Jaw Tongue and Groove Plier

I've been using these Channellock pliers for 15-20 years now since the company I worked for had a contract with Channellock. At first, I didn't like the jaws on this version as I was used to the non- flat jaw type which fit around a hex nut. I found though that these, when adjusted also grip hex huts perfectly on two sides and the teeth are sharp and strong enough to bite in and not slip ever. They also work on steel pipe, although 'footprints' or stillsons are more suited for pipe tightening. They have taken abuse over the years. I only bought a new set recently as the old set's teeth are slightly less sharp after 15 plus years of exposure to water, flux, chemicals, and daily use. The blue handles started to slip off after 12 years and I taped them on. The 12 inch version is large and powerful enough for most jobs.

Having grown up in the USA, we called this "the Hillbilly Open-end Wrench". Strong, grips tight and easily adjustable when using for managing when a conventional wrench won't fit or can't do the job. Necessary item for any DIY tool box and Channel Lock is the flagship brand. Don't bother with cheap knock-offs.

Everyone needs Channelocks. It is my only tool in an apartment. I can open bottles, take sticky lids off pop-tops, and take out (and pound back in) the pins that hold up shelves in my cabinets. That is just so far.

I’ve seen a lot of people from the US raving about how great these grips are. They’re manufactured to a high standard and work well but I still prefer my knipex grips.

Great product well made works well. Had pairs of these for 30 years

Very happy with these. Much better than others I have had over the years.

Great set of grips for the money, last pair lasted for 20 years. I am plumbing and heating engineer, so used daily.

Bought to replace a 20 year old identical pair I lost in a roof. The channel locking beats all other types by a mile.

Buen material excelente calidad a un buen precio.

does the job well, but build quality not as expected as the rivet is a bit loose

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Küçük el tipi takım çantanızda yada yanınızda sürekli taşımak için güzel bir ürün. Pense oldukça küçük, plastik kısımları kaliteli. Almak isteyenlere tavsiye ederim.

Channellocks are the top end of pliers. Yes, you can get "aftermarket" for less but life is short and I don't need to be replacing tools regularly, or not be able to count on what I pick up. These very small pliers sit both inside and in my tool kit in the garage. Solve many "holding" jobs well. I use these enough to wear a set out every 10-15 years, which is fine ... compared to the rough as guts units which rust or slop around. Not cheap, but cost per year is more than reasonable, with trustworthy performance.