Knipex

The pliers made by Knipex have a reputation for being of the highest quality, but they come with a hefty price tag. They will also be able to withstand a great deal of heavy abuse. Unlike other brands, they won’t get beaten down as easily. They will even perform better throughout their lifetime.

All the tools offered by Knipex are made exclusively in Wuppertal, Germany. Because they control all of the manufacturing, they can directly influence and improve upon all the steps involved in production. This is what allows them to manufacture tools that are of the best possible quality.

The plastic used by Knipex will insulate against electrical current, but special requirements are needed for people who work on electrical systems. The standard blue-red handles on Knipex pliers will offer some insulation, but the “immersion insulation” included with the yellow-red handles on Knipex pliers meet these special requirements. In fact, every pair of insulated Knipex pliers are tested for 10,000 volts of dialectic strength as a final check before they’re put on the market.

Depending on what they’re used for, a pair of pliers must be able to meet different requirements. That’s why all Knipex tools use special steel alloys that have been carefully selected. The steel they use is also melted and rolled in metallurgical plants in Germany or in other neighboring countries. This allows Knipex pliers to have good edge retention (even with very hard wires) and breaking strength (even against strong forces).

If you want to find one of the best places to buy Knipex pliers and other hand tools, Engineer Supply has exactly what you need. We have a variety of tools from top-rated manufacturers, and we can offer them at a reasonable price. Feel free to look at what we have in stock, so you can find a tool that will meet your specific needs.