🔩 Grip like a pro, adjust in a snap, work without worry!
SAFETY FIRST DESIGN - Pinch guard protects your fingers from accidental pinching during tough jobs.
VERSATILE FIT RANGE - Handles hex nuts up to 1 27/64" and pipes up to 1 1/2" with ease.
UNMATCHED GRIP POWER - Self-locking teeth ensure zero slip on pipes and nuts for flawless control.
COMPACT LIGHTWEIGHT - 7 1/4" length and just 10 grams for ultimate portability without sacrificing strength.
EFFORTLESS SIZE ADJUSTMENT - One-touch button lets you switch between 18 settings in seconds.
The KNIPEX 87 01 180 Cobra Pliers deliver 30% more gripping capacity than conventional pipe wrenches, featuring self-locking teeth that prevent slipping on pipes and nuts. With 18 quick-adjust positions and a pinch guard for finger safety, these ergonomic pliers handle hex nuts up to 1 27/64" and pipes up to 1 1/2". Compact and lightweight, they’re engineered for precision, durability, and effortless control on every job.
Specifications
Brand
Knipex Tools LP
Material
Plastic
Product Dimensions
7.75"L x 2.5"W
Color
Red
Handle Material
Plastic
Item Weight
10 Grams
Specific Uses For Product
Handling pipes and nuts, self-locking, adjusting to different sizes, providing stability, preventing finger pinching.
These Cobra pliers are seriously impressive. The self-locking grip is incredibly strong, and the adjustment mechanism is smooth and precise. Despite the compact size, they bite into fittings and pipes with authority. Worth every penny — Knipex quality never disappoints.
K**L
Get Several Sizes
I'll add to the pile of 5/5 reviews for these. They are great quality and super-useful tools. I've got Channel Locks, which are OK, but these ones are the best in class. Smooth, strong, and bite-tightly. I've got the minis, the 7 inch, and the 10 inch, and also the giant 20+ inch ones. They all perform very well. They punch way outside of their weight class for most tasks. Not cheap, but buy once and cry once. If you have to pick a place to start, start with the 180s or 250s (7 or 10 inch), and go from there. It's probably worth getting a kit of three sizes though. You won't regret it. Knipex makes great tools overall, and these, their various cutters and pliers, the electrician's tool, and the pliers wrench are all awesome.
R**H
I have used these for years, love them.
I work in the draft beer distribution industry as a draft beer technician and I have used these for years to take apart beer faucets, and couplers and they are fantastic.I looked for these on Amazon and found a great price on them and bought 2.We usually go through a company that sells draft beer equipment and supplies but the price they charge on some things is crazy high plus THAT company charges huge shipping costs, not Amazon.They are strong made material, that have a great feel in your hand when using them in a cold or wet environment inside of restaurant walk in coolers and don’t have a feeling that they will slip.They have an ease to adjust to the size you need whether using it for small items like pins, or larger items like bolts or nuts so they are really versatile for any application.They are compact to fit in your pocket and just the right size to not feel tiny when in your hands.I highly recommend buying one pair to use for every day tasks, and a second one to use for specialized things.Whether in your work toolbox, a car for emergency purposes, or at home for whatever you may need this for, buy a pair today
K**C
Great Pliers that exceed other brands!
Knipex makes some of the best tools out there! Great Pliers that function well and are extremely well built.
P**T
Good quality metal. Everyone at work has them.
Great product. Easy too use and holds on everything
N**S
Best I ever owned
Replacing my cheap Milwaukee garbage. Love these knipex pliers. The teeth grip hard. Clean them with a pick/brass brush every now and then and they are good as new
R**N
These pliers are the bee’s knees, seriously the best!
These are my go to pliers, absolutely the best and most used pliers/wrench in my extensive kit! Whenever I have a bolt/nut to turn or need to really strongly grasp something small I start with my Knipex Cobras, specifically my 7 1/4” (180mm), because 99 times out of 100 it’ll get the job done quickly. Whether I have a small part like a stuck cotter pin to remove, or a large 1”+ bolt/nut to turn it can handle most anything! Yes they aren’t the cheapest, but that is because they are quality, they truly are a replacement for many other wrenches and will be with you for life! There are imitators who’ve copied the design, some not too badly (I’ve even purchased a couple to try), but even the best of the competition pales in comparison! I own larger versions of these Cobras, but it’s truly extremely rare that I’ve ever needed to utilize them as the 7-1/4” are so useful and conveniently sized. When affecting a repair on the heavy equipment I maintain I usually have these in my back pocket (literally) they fit perfectly and comfortably and are so useful. If you’re looking for a pair of pliers then THESE ARE THE PLIERS YOU ARE LOOKING FOR! If you’re looking for a gift for a wrencher/gear-head then those are perfect as they will be found extremely useful and will last a lifetime which is something that cannot be said about most tools. This is the kind of tool your future grandchildren will still find extremely useful and perhaps the most cherished hand-me-down/memento they’ll ever receive, even if you’re currently just a kid yourself!
Y**S
Very good quality
Well worth the money
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Ali H.
Fast shipping and excellent packaging. The Leatherman tool feels very premium and sturdy.
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Ayesha M.
The product exactly matches the description. Very satisfied with my purchase.
Fast adjustment directly on the work piece eliminates time-consuming test adjusting of the correct opening size. Just position the upper jaw to the work piece, push button on pliers and move close the lower jaw. Once adjusted the pliers self-lock on pipes and nuts with no slipping. Optimized shape jaw will grip round, square and hex shaped material. The box joint design provides high stability because of the double guide.
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