Finally! Best Pliers I've Ever Tested! Not Even Close!

Summary

This video puts various end cutting pliers to the test, comparing their performance in cutting staples flush, cutting through nails, screws, and drill bits, and their grip strength. Brands tested include Workpro, American Mut Tools, Hot Mech, and others, with prices ranging from $12 to $70. The video evaluates sharpness, durability, and ease of use, with the Japanese Wakura brand leading in close cuts and the German Knipex brand dominating in cutting performance. The summary highlights the best value options and the top-performing pliers, showcasing the importance of quality and price in tool selection.

Takeaways

• 🔧 The video compares various end cutting pliers based on their performance, longevity, and price.
• ✂️ A $12 set of pliers from Workpro is tested against more expensive brands, aiming to set a new benchmark for value.
• 📏 The first test evaluates how close the pliers can cut to a panel, with Workpro scoring 0.093 inches, indicating room for improvement.
• 🏗️ American Mut Tools performs well in cutting tests, especially with nails, requiring only 50 lbs of force to cut through.
• 🔩 The video tests the pliers' ability to cut nails, screws, and drill bits, assessing sharpness, hardness, and leverage.
• 📊 The results show a wide range of performance, with some pliers, like the Irwin brand, struggling significantly in cutting tests.
• 🥇 Knipex brand pliers dominate the competition, especially in cutting screws and drill bits, demonstrating superior sharpness and durability.
• 💰 The video emphasizes value for money, with the Weha brand providing the closest shave in cutting tests at a competitive price.
• 🛠️ The final test involves cutting a hex key, which proves too difficult for most pliers, but Knipex manages to make the cut impressively.
• 🏅 The conclusion ranks Knipex as the best overall due to its consistent top performance across all tests, despite its higher price.

Q & A

What was the purpose of the tests conducted on the pliers?

The tests were conducted to evaluate the performance, sharpness, durability, and value for money of various pliers, comparing their ability to cut close to a panel, cut through nails, screws, and drill bits, as well as their grip strength and durability.

Which brand of pliers made the closest cut to the panel?

The Japanese WI a Cur pliers made the closest cut to the panel at 0.023 inches.

How did the Workpro pliers perform in the tests?

The Workpro pliers, despite being the least expensive, performed well in some tests but required a significant amount of force to cut through a nail and struggled with cutting through a hex key, eventually breaking at 959 lb.

What was the performance of the American Mut tools pliers in cutting through a 16 penny nail?

The American Mut tools pliers performed well, cutting through a 16 penny nail at 50 lb, which was better than the Workpro and the hot Mech pliers.

Which pliers had the best performance in cutting through a number 10 deck screw?

The knipex pliers dominated the competition, cutting through the screw at only 94 lb, while the gdor pliers also performed very well at 148 lb.

How did the weha brand pliers perform in the tests?

The weha brand pliers delivered the closest shave at 0.045 inches when cutting close to the panel and finished in third place in cutting through a hex key at 269 lbs.

What was the outcome of the test when pliers were used to cut through a hex key?

The knipex pliers were the only ones able to make the cut through a hex key at 397 lbs, while most other pliers were damaged or unable to cut through it.

Which brand of pliers offered the best value for money according to the tests?

The weha brand pliers offered the best value for money, as they performed very well across various tests and were priced at $27.

How did the performance of the Milwaukee pliers compare to other brands in the tests?

The Milwaukee pliers required a lot of squeezing force to make the cut in several tests and were considered overpriced for their performance, especially when cutting through a hex key at 430 lb.

What was the final verdict on the knipex brand pliers after all the tests?

The knipex brand pliers ran circles around the competition, finishing in first place and earning the best possible rating of one in every category except for clipping the staple off close to the panel.