Good lord these pliers with comfort grip have become my most used pliers at work. They're permanently attached to my hip. It's a million times better than all the leathermans my colleagues have. The only reason I bought them is because you brought them to my attention with this video. Thanks! The only thing I believe might make them a more perfect set of pliers is if they used crosshatch pattern for the grip section. They are already a high-leverage joint design, so it would be nice to have that omnidirectional, minimally-marring grip.

I have this pliers with the VDE handle, and is one of my favorites. I like the convex jaw design, for gripping flat objects. Also if you take a look, the joint is closer to the cutting edges, Knipex described this as a high leverage joint. And yes, you can apply more force to the cutting edges and is surprisingly powerful for its size. The stubby needle nose is anti twist and very strong. Nice video and comparison with the other tools. 👍👍

Really good demonstration of the gripping power with it punching way above it's class. Effectively getting 3 points of contact for a rock-solid grip (2 on one side with the 3rd opposite squeezing between). I have one inbound for my Klein Tools 7-inch zipper bag mini toolkit. Pairing it with a Snap-on 6-inch 46ACF combination slip joint that has the crosshatch pattern on the grip section that I'll use for less discrete use. Smaller pliers are often overlooked.

This is my favourite pair of pliers and by far my most used one. I was especially surprised how the cutters compared to average side cutters. On one occasion it was necessary for me to cut a whole bunch of little steel springs (about 100) and as i got tired using a wire cutter from "Wisent" (Size 180mm), i thought i am going to try these combination pliers from knipex (145mm) on them instead. Allthough it was shorter, it was way easier to cut the springs AND i then also used them to put the springs into place! Greetings from Germany!

I love the 08XX145 pliers and have several pairs in various kits/bags. I'd really like to see a 125mm and 160mm version.

I have these and never noticed the improved grip, sweet! Thanks for sharing!

Beautiful pliers and excellent video!

These are one of my favorite pliers.

Many thanks, Sir, great tool, great vid! 🙂 This is my favorite Knipex pliers - it fits perfect to my EDC.

This is indeed, my prefered set of pliers for everything. Very good review

Just when you think you've got enough pairs of pliers,, 🤯🤯🤣,,, Paused the video, to buy some, 🎉💰💰

Had 0822145 for a couple of years now, probably one of my most used pairs of pliers. They are the radio pliers, There is also the interesting telecoms one which a a grippy flat blade.

Absolutely my new favorite pliers. Now my twin grips have slid into second place.

I have these with the standard grip and they are my first grab when stripping fibre cables, they cut great without too much squashing and the small eye is just right for wrapping the rip cord around and then the stubby nose for detail holding.

Gewirtz DOC. now I have to buy another knipex pliers. Great content.

i like that light

great design, it creates almost 3 points of contact

Nice to have a small pair of pliers , that can exert duress on a nut !

Nice tools, great presentation, awesome channel... Subscribed!

The hole is for Holding nails so you dont smack your fingers with a hammer.

I need a link to that handy little diffused light you have there.

There you are! Was wondering when this video would come up! Fantastic pair of pliers! Oddly there's a version, the 0825145, that's available in India that seems to be in a kind of stainless finish. Couldn't find it on the main Knipex site.

I have one with a different grip..now I need to see this..m

Doc, can you talk on the grip strength of chromed pliers vs standard please?

Hey Doc I want to buy a pair of the Snap-On slip joint (tri) pliers needle nose and regular. I would like one of each. I think they come in 7" and 9" but even if I am wrong and just wanted one length for general DIY what's the sweet spot on those. I was thinking the bigger ones but maybe not?

Ah, at last! Can you imagine if that plier head was fitted in a Leatherman? It's the right size.

As a traveling bike mechanic these pliers have replaced a few pliers (and lightened my load) definitely go with comfort grip vinyl felt underpowered Please show Campy crank bolts whenever you can, you do have the Campy wrench right?👍

They’re wire cutters with a extras tacked on. That’s not a bad combo.

So what is it bad at then?

I was wondering why the price went up. Seems like a good daily. Would be interesting to see a mini slip joint long nose from knipex.

you shoud try the wiha combination plyers the have also the of center jaw .

this is my edc plier. in eastern europe if you have a plier in your pocket daily you are a weirdo ;)))

Got these on the way with the 6 inch cobras in a little pouch to carry at work. Because my 5 inch cobras are cool and nice but maybe a little too small to carry at work, ill retire them to my weekend pockets