Great suggestion! Which brands do you suggest testing? I'll check back later to see the suggestions from everyone.

Bench made 940 Osborne

2nd bechmade, Spiderco, Gerber

@@ProjectFarm would be good to learn about the 500 different grades of steel most folding knife brands advertise and comparing edge retention sharpenning and durability

@@ProjectFarm i would suggest gerber, coldsteel and spyderco.

European brands in general, Wiha, Knipex, Gedore, Unior, Bahco, Hazet, Stahlwille.

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Same, went through 3 different brands, trying to save a buck, ended up only the knipex could get the bolt off

And boxo have proven to be quite good, at least in my experience

I might have to check them out, the Milwaukee pliers were absolute trash so I upgraded to the heavy duty Crescent (Black and orange with far more aggressive teeth) and they’ve been very good so far.

Yea i was wondering if the patent had run out or how come every other manufacturer has just straight up copied knipex. Or maybe it was never even patented.

Yeah i believe the patent ran out thats why everyone copied, they can copy all they want but almost no one can match the steel and casting quality of knipex

I've got a few Channelocks that are older and they just have pretty straight jaws. I'm usually quite happy with their performance. Not everything is a pipe.

I've had a set of old channel locks for many, many Moon! They have let me down a few times but not recently. I guess if I start having more issues I know what to buy.

Same here. I bought the 5 piece set with the 6 8 10 18 & 24 inch. Glad to see the quality hasn't suffered with the price reduction.

Thanks for the feedback.

thanks for making a great product! I've got all 100 through 300 size cobras, and use em for everything.

Lol is it, K ni pex or n I pex?

​@@clion520 i don´t know , why english native speakers allways dropp the "K" if an "N" follows, but in german you pronounce the "K" in the beginning. Most native native german speakers pronounce the word like "Cnippex" - the emphasis goes not on the "i" but on the "p", while the company itself emphases the "i". So officially its more sound like "Cneepex".

@@Teuronium just how my boss who introduced me to the brand pronounced it. Thanks for the info.

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100 years? Those Germans man... they’ve always been a cut above in engineering.

The Knipex brand name was registered first time in 1942, 80 years ago.

The Knipex brand was actually only registered in 1942. This was necessary because Knipex wanted to enter the international market. In fact, the company was founded in 1882.

I often wonder what would become of Germans if they were allowed to continue the quality they proved in industry but war destroyed much of their ability to do things they way they used to for local needs. Mono-culturism promoted by the parasitic entity pushing a false spam-de-mic, propaganda, sodom-mites and printing legal tender is actually the real disease of mankind. Here in Japan war happened before Men could use their minds for the industrial revolution so they rely on precision machines and organized systems to make sure Men are not made responsible for their own thinking or abilities. When social credit systems come into play the System will gain again from Mankind and not the other way around.

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Sure, it's like with the sports. Being from Europe, I always root for European brands :-)

Yup, always rooting for Knipex, since I live close to their HQ :-) It's like a sports event

Rooted for knipex. Brand snobs can be annoying but I've bught a few of their pliers over the years. Never had one fail me.

Lol, yes and "my" pliers won - Knipex for the win! I've always used Knipex as I know they'll do the job and they last for a very long time, although I've worn a few out over the years. lol

I agree. Everytime I need to break out the Cobras, I get a warm fuzzy feeling. I recently picked up their new slip joints and I think I have found a new favorite.

They Doyle definitely surprised me

Japan very good.Germane very good 👍🏻 but I like Japan

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Right on. I feel the same way using them till I die.

I appreciate that!

He's clearly dedicated to what he's doing. And his videos are very informative.

You know there are people you can hire to do that, right? Most responses are canned replies. Not saying he does that, but it's entirely possible to pay a service to comment canned replies to everyone.

He doesn’t lie at all, he actually means it, very consistent and he’s always making the next video while reading every comment. I can’t imagine half stuff I’ve bought because I’ve watched his videos to be sure get the best to the best product without getting scammed hard like other people do.

We could, if he ever responded to me and I'm always with in 10 minutes of video launch

Yes... I hate it when a cheap allen wrench strips out a screw. Would love to know what brand holds up better.

I second this, I'd be happy to invest in a good set if I knew what was a good set.

yes please @Project Farm

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

That would be a great video! Been using a brand named titan extra long for awhile.. but I'd love to see the new wera ones.

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I use Channellock as my everyday carry. I did have Knipex, but lost them. I might get them again now

You have Pride and have Brand Loyalty , there is nothing wrong with that ! American Made is a prized issue . 63/23

Whatevet it is the chanellocs better then kline but knipex is the 2x king in diagonal catters eg. " dikes"

Thanks for sharing.

Thank you very much!!

Another good thing about these are consistently good microscope shots, a lab grade freezer, and reliable (I think!) digital scales and other measuring devices! 👍🏼😎✌🏼

I like that he does tests that you clearly see how the product functions. And not just some statics that don't translate to real use.

.."cold dead heart"?..so..you're a ghost?...

when you have seen some of the things i have seen that people do to each other and seen them live and in color. it has a tendency to make you jaded in the heart dept.

My Knipex handles have survived 6 years of e85, gas, diesel, kero, etc no problem. All I can add lol

I like this idea, but only see acetone being a problem. As far as the metal handles, only alcohol could lead to rust of all the things you mentioned. The rubber bits are only for branding, everyone who knows anything knows that crap is useless if you are not working on electronics. Rubber = blisters

Great suggestion! Thank you.

I have (2) sets of Knipex channel locks, that came with 3 each. They’ve been in daily use (especially the 10” & 12”) in our shop since 2017 and no issues with the grips from various chemicals/petroleums.

Also test the grips against solvent weld glue and their heat resistance for us plumbers/pipe fitters!

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Thanks so much!

You are welcome!

Manufacturers must hate Project Farm Sundays, lol, especially when the named brands get trounced by the much cheaper generic tools... Thus proving, your only actually paying for the name, not quality!

@@Denathorn well 700k people are not manufacturers but users , lol

@@sdqsdq6274 are you for real… He’s not testing 700k different brands of the same product, not unreasonable to think 10 people from various companies view these out of 700k is it? Unless of course, your logic is a bit backward, lol

just bought all my work tools based on his videos. one tool at a time

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Thanks for sharing.

Irwin is a really decent tool brand for middle of cost, middle of quality tool range. It's kind of difficult to argue more expensive tools to them in some tool market segments in terms of cost/quality ratio. Especially with the way the tool industry is this day and age, with 99% of all tools being made in S.E.A. and China, even when legalease can allow some countries to say that "Made in" is made in their country, when it's not.

That's too funny, I was doing the exact same thing.

@@JosephArata Irwin seems to be the equivalent to our UK brand that is Draper. Not the most expensive but shockingly good for the money. I've got a 1/2" Draper ratchet that's about 17 years old and after releasing anything from trim bolts to head bolts and driveshaft nuts (which you really shouldn't do with a ratchet) it's still going strong.

I have a large and medium of there Irwin's for years and still holding up (not using for car mechanic or industrial use)

Thanks for sharing.

Knipex is the best performance professional grade brand (Made in Germany). Irwin is made in China, should I say more?

Irwin, like Craftsman, is a good "ONLY BUY USED" brand. Their old US-made tools tend to be perfectly good.

Knipex best pliers going

nobody mentioned that you can grip something with a pair of Knipex, let go of bottom handle, and it will not slip as long as you keep pressure on top handle.. Pretty handy....10 yr. old pair still going strong.

Great feedback on both brands! Thank you

@@ProjectFarm No, thank you for continuing to put out phenomenal tests of products

also by design the channel lock brand will smash your fingers when they slip as where knipex does not

Me too! The Doyle brand has proven to be far superior than the Pittsburgh lineup at HF.

@@ProjectFarm Doyle brand is their premium Taiwanese brand. The Pittsburgh hand tools are their inexpensive Chinese line. Pittsburgh Pro is higher quality than the regular Pittsburgh stuff but is hit or miss depending on whether it was made in Taiwan or China.

All Doyle stuff I have bought has proven to be a good value.

@@jonmeyer6063 I’m gonna give them another look.

Their wire crimping pliers feel and work great.

Thank you!

As some one doesn't buy any tools these videos are really entertaining and I really appreciate the effort. So I also thank you.

HVAC?

Aye aye. I won't lie though he aways kind of reinforces my just always buy milwaukee and you'll be alright mindset

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Tools are the gift that keeps on giving!

Thank you! I plan to have a "top 10" tools video before Black Friday

@@korvo9936 Some one said you can not have enough tools, however if you are like me and can never find them when you want them end up buying again.

Half the stuff on my Giftster account is from PF reviews!

@@tonysheerness2427 You certainly can't have enough 10mm or 9/16 sockets or wrenches.

I prefer Knipex, but Bahco are often good also. I also always want to have a cheap option of every tool available, for those time when they will be abused. Don't want to accidentally weld something to a pair of Knipex. Edit: Generally prefer Kamasa-Tools over Bahco, but not sure if they are available globally. At work we use many small Lindström pliers, their flush cutting side cutters are amazing, but has a tendency to shatter if abused.

@@MrJamesBanana oh I totally do the same thing 😂 those channellocks quickly became a pair of welding pliers

Thanks for the feedback.

I'm a diesel mechanic and I love my Knipex pliers.

@ Joe Momma Buddy You could break a Large Crowbar !

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If you used Knipex its not shocking - there is always that one job where they pay for themselves and do the unthinkable.

On behalf of the whole world thank you Germany for making great tools

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I have a knipex at work. Love that plier, it takes a beating working on trains.

Gedore Knipex and Wera, you'd have a hard time finding anything else in my toolbox.

I’ve got a knipex cobra that i love for plumbing.

Thanks for the feedback.

@@ProjectFarm Thank you for what you do, You are my "go to" before buying many products.

Buy once cry once! 😎

@@davidspriggs1945 buy chinese, buy twice

Cannot afford Knipex? Tool for long years is never too expensive. I was using my first COBRA at industry "everyday technical job" for 7 years and it is still in about 90% quality ;)

@@andrzejfabianski4948 bro not everyone can afford the good stuff. Especially when starting off.

@@andrzejfabianski4948 it is probably 98 percent.

If you're putting a tool box together, the price difference can make or break a budget. I'd go with the Doyle.

@@andrzejfabianski4948 It’s not always a matter of ‘can’t afford knipex’. Not everybody is a tradesman who will use them everyday. Why would a civilian who’s only going to use them a few times a year pay 3 times the cost when you can get similar, often better, performance for so much less? After all, the knipex didn’t win in all categories of testing.

I'm much more likely to use channel locks on site. I'm not hitting a pair of knipex with a hammer. Also something nostalgic. I have some knipex pliers, and they have their place.

@@jonathanpopham5483 knipex are great for plumbers ive used them every day for years

Hehee, same here. How lame cheering on my pliers brand. Also second on the pliers wrench, amazing tool!

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I fell in love with the pliers wrench from knipex the first time I saw them several years ago. They are awesome as long as you don't need to tighten with too much force.

Bought a smooth jaw Knipex after watching a different KZfaqr recommended the brand. The only complaint was that you need both hands to set the jaw opening. Bought a 2-pack of Irwin (serrated jaw) at Lowe's for HALF the price of the Knipex. I like the ratcheting adjustment of the Irwin more, lets me set the size one-handed.

oh man, those pliers wrenchs are amazing! I never knew thats what they are called, I always call them parallel grippers lol. I don't use them too often, but for one very specific task, they are hands down the absolute best (and sometimes only) tool for it. the only downside is they are a little hard to adjust. For normal stuff the quick adjust of the irwin is my favorite as well.

Thank you for the video idea!

Not a bad idea, but that sounds like the sort of thing where the outcomes of torture testing could be pretty hazardous.

Or japan ones. They make great wood tools

@@ProjectFarm If possible try to get the german "two cherry" brand chisels in the test. Havent met a joiner that doesnt use them yet.

I'd add CK and Axminster to the chisel testing list

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Die Zangen kommen aus Österreich, richtig? Wobei mit der Verstellmechanismus dabei überhaupt nicht gefällt ^^

Something about Knipex is better :)

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Ja, I guess, lmao 😂

Als Deutscher bin ich stolz auf den deutschen Ruf, das wir gute Sachen herstellen

it was an easy one...

They did an amazing job! Thank you

Don't forget the wire stripper! ;-)

@@MrNickelbrille I needed some wire strippers asap so I picked up some Milwaukee ones locally and they're pretty nice not gonna lie.

@@HeWearsGlasses I just had one. Never needed another one. But that was 100Mark ~50$! but that was 30 years ago. I kept it like new ;-)

Great suggestion! Thank you.

Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.

You might want to check out the Irwin as well. The ratcheting mechanism is SUPER nice when you need to adjust the size and hold the wrench with the same hand. That's my only complaint of my Knipex, I need 2 hands to adjust the jaws. I got 2 of the Irwin (small/large) at Lowe's for half the price of my 1 Knipex (which I still love).

@@AHustleIsLikeASideOfFries Is it just my imagination, or is Irwin a name that come up often in PF reviews as a good performing value priced tools? I don't own any, but seems the name keeps coming up in these reviews. I've never heard of Knipex before, but have so many tools I doubt I will be investing in them at my advanced age!

@Beaf Supreme I don't know. They still seem pretty solid for a low price brand. But definitely not the quality tool they used to be..

That's rapid corrosion! Thank you!

Yeah, i prefer the old school ones that just old with a bolt. Like you said, just bang it and its good to go

Just drop it in muriatic acid, rinse, and go

knipex offers chrome plated version

@@nseriousget8165 I was just about to mention that, the style is called 87 03 XXX (offered in 125, 180, 250 and 300mm). The're not as cheap as some others but should be worth a try for this specific application. Even the button is chrome plated so corrosion shouldn't be an issue.

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Thanks so much!

Thanks for the feedback.

I second this suggestion!

DeWalt FTW. No brand loyalty

He did do one on the blades. Not the tools themselves. Might be interesting but subjective

Im a Hikoki fan myself, but my multitool of choice is a Fein. Went for the Hikoki, but the dealer advised my the Fein. Held them side by side, and the feeling of the Fein won me over in an instant. Much less vibration from the Fein. So comfort wise the Fein easily wins over Hikoki, and with the danger of vibration damage to muscle/tissue/fingers and hands I do think that a test would be hard to do, and maybe should be focused on comfort/vibration and maybe not outright performance.

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You are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.

Thanks for the feedback.

I look forward to the day that tool manufacturers start using Todd's tests as a token, like how car manufacturers use the Teknikens värld's moose test. not 100% "scientific" but covers the things you'd care about. incredible.

When things were at their very worst: 2 Suns, Cross in the sky, 2 comets will collide = don`t be afraid - repent, accept Lord`s Hand of Mercy. Scientists will say it was a global illusion. Beware - Jesus will never walk in flesh again. After WW3 - rise of the “ man of peace“ from the East = Antichrist - the most powerful, popular, charismatic and influential leader of all time. Many miracles will be attributed to him. He will imitate Jesus in every conceivable way. Don`t trust „pope“ Francis = the False Prophet - will seem to rise from the dead - will unite all Christian Churches and all Religions as one. One World Religion = the seat of the Antichrist. Benedict XVI is the last true pope - will be accused of a crime of which he is totally innocent. "Many events, including ecological upheavals, wars, the schism in My Church on Earth, the dictatorships in each of your nations - bound as one, at its very core - will all take place at the same time." "Arab uprising will spark global unrest - Italy will trigger fall out" The Book of Truth

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I agree. Money saving for most maybe but for a addict...I’ve got a two piece Irwin, ChannelLock set and a dangerously expensive Gedora. I’ve been tempted by the new SpeedGrip ChannelLocks too. They are so slick looking. I hear the SnapOn truck coming.

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Your IQ must be super high to use the word abused and used like that. I am impressed.

@@hamood1234fool higher than yours, muhammed

I refuse to work with those tongue and groove pliers like the channel lock one. With very little force they already skip and become very painfull. The type used by Klein tools is a bit better, but skips quite easily (mostly annoying when trying to use in hard to reach places. Can't remember getting injured by the Gedore and Knipex. Latest one to the collection is a Wiha automatic for ease of use, but not yet put it to hard labor.

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absolutely! "Best non-stick available on the market"

Ooo how about a second channel Todd you would put Americas Test Kitchen to shame!!!!

@@jahnkaplank8626 , "the manufacturer says burned food won't stick to this pan----- we're gonna test that!". (Brings out a flamethrower and a can of gasoline).

@@goodun2974 that's the kind of test i'm looking forward to!

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Thanks for the feedback. Thanks for the suggestion.

Did you not see the Doyle do pretty much just as well?

yea i saw knipex and knew it was over for the other brands

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I actually never heard of majority of these brands, put an order in for Gedore in because of this!

@@rapTorfx4 The Doyle did well, but not on the very hard steel. It's a lot cheaper in the US, but to be fair one has to mention that 43$ for the Knipex is a really inflated price, over here the standard dipped handle version costs 17.52€ (incl. 19% sales tax).

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Thn!

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You are welcome!

Yes, this. I am currently making a box of a flashlights that don't work...some just need some cleaning, some are just made like junk, some are antiques.

Thanks for the suggestion.

I generally don't buy the super fancy, expensive LED flashlights but I have a number of different flashlights, usually around $10 to $12, a few at $20, And the Achilles heel of almost all of them seems to be electrical connections that that are press fit or loosely crimped, which oxidize a little and fail intermittently. The Springs in the battery holders or battery compartment are usually crimped very loosely to little metal plittle metal plates and even if they appear to be gold plated the contact at those points is invariably a little bit loose. I solder the springs to the metal plates (It is much easier to do this before you experience any battery leakage no matter how minor) and eliminate the intermittent connections. Ditto for the cylindrical 3 battery holders, solder the springs to the contact plates for fewer problems.

@@somethingsomeonesaid6455 , the Achilles heel of most flashlights that use AA or AAA cells is battery leakage, and intermittent mechanical connections *by design* (even before leakage ocurs). First of all, one famous " copper top" brand is absolute crap nowadays. Secondly, batteries wired in series tend to leak when one battery is slightly different than the others (slightly used, slightly older, different batch, differing brands); It appears that the one battery with different characteristics or slightly lower voltage or different chemical makeup or at an increased stage of age-related degradation ends up functioning kind of like a resistor and overheats from the current of the other batteries passing through it. This phenomena is probably worse than anit is probably worse in any flashlight that has multiple modes such as high low and flashing because such flashlights are never truly off and invariably are passing a small amount of current through an integrated circuit's integrated circuit at all times which is how they remember what mode they were in when last switched on. This phenomena is probably worse than anit is probably worse in any flashlight that has multiple modes such as high low and flashing because such flashlights are never truly off and invariably are passing a small amount of current through an integrated circuit's integrated circuit at all times, which is how they remember what mode they were in when last switched on (and typically switch to the next mode in line, which is annoying). A flashlight with a true mechanical on/off switch and is off switch and just one single mode of operation, or where it has a separate switch to select mode's, might not draw a current all the time and perhaps the batteries will be less prone to leaking. Any review or evaluation of a flashlight should include how easy it is to get inside of it to clean corrosion from battery leakage. The little slide-in plastic cylinders that hold 3 batteries are definitely more convenient in this regard. Note that the springs in those battery holders, and indeed the springs in almost all flashlights, are often loosely crimped in place and have a mechanical contact at that point which will oxidize and become intermittent, especially if there is any battery leakage. Soldering the springs to the thrust plates will usually eliminate this problem, and even if the flashlight undergoes battery leakage later on you will find it much easier to clean the springs and contacts and get the device functional again. (White vinegar will foam away the visible corrosion but a pencil eraser or fiberglass bristle "scratch brush" may be necessary to polish the contacts). Anyway, do not mix battery brands or batches, and don't leave them inside a flashlight that is used only occasionally. If you have a good quality small soldering iron and good soldering skills, solder those springs! Clean the metal first,and the solder should flow more easily without you overheating and melting adjacent plastic.

PS, apologies for echo-like repeating sentences; that's not me, it's the voice-to-text software on this phone, which does this all the time, sometimes changing the comment right as it posts, after passing my own proof-reading. If I reopen the comment to edit it, sometimes it won't re-post and it just vanishes in the ether.

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Thanks and you are welcome!

Thanks for the suggestion.

lol

I bought a cheap copy of the Channellock which didn't have undercut arc grooves. After pinching my fingers a few times as the jaws jumped out of the grooves I threw it away.

Thanks and you are welcome! Sorry to hear your Knipex channel locks were stolen.

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Yes, amazing quality!! I thought they'd perform well but they exceeded my expectations in a quantifiable way!

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You are welcome!

Thanks so much! Thanks for the suggestion.

Yes

I'd be interested in how the new channellock x series would hold up.

@@ProjectFarm i am wondering too for some missing big brands as above said Hazet, Wera, Facom, makita, etc.

@@simeonsimeonov4776 add nepros or ktc brand from Japan

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Yes, I have some pliers that did the same thing. I finally threw them in the trash

I've had the same experience with Irwin. They were ok for a little while, then they'd let go on you at the worst time. Knipex pliers are my go-to set now. Almost indestructible.

Considering Proto is an expensive industrial brand that's terrible.

The proto probably has a lifetime warranty dude, try to turn on it in or check on their website anyway

My protos are holding strong. I'm the second generation to use them. Only downside is the plastic is wearing through. Knipex is better, but until these finally break or wear out, they are gonna sit in my tool bag.

I second this. I've been a Klein guy, but after really liking my knipex pliers I decided to try their diagonal cutters. Total junk. They broke within 2 months while I was cutting something that my kleins have no problem with. I went back to those kleins and have been abusing them daily for 5+ years and they still work great.

bahco make lot better tools than knipex newer can. i use only elektric tools knipex all other metal work tools and woodwork tools have lot better bahco.

Yep, totally agree. Inside wireman for twenty years, and all my tools are Klein except for the Knipex pliers. They are very well made and grip hard on everything.

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You are welcome! Thanks for the constructive feedback.

dont worry you wont have that with knipex I own a pair of the smallest cobras and I have literally tried to pull them apart, there's no way

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@@ProjectFarm On the subject of graphs. A summary table would be great. Tool across the top, category down the side. Each score is listed, then a weighted score is shown at the bottom. For each category, you could color code each score in Red, yellow, green to show if it is the upper, middle, or bottom of it's range . So cleary the ones with more green would stand out. Weighting would help amplify or diminish the effect of a category.

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Thanks for the feedback.

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I wanted a graph of width vs grip too

Simple physics is why the Irwin brand was able to do the best job gripping with threaded rod, it failed with the very hard metals because they are cost-priced with materials. The others are slim because they are trying to conform to a relatively loose industry standard. Looks like the most common sizes are ~1/4-3/8" standard, ~7-10mm metric with Irwin being the only one close to 1/2" or almost 12.5mm.

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Yeah, that would be interesting. I would like to see torsion tests for cases where you have to reach nose first and rotate handle like a screwdriver. Low quality needle-nose pliers slip because the grip opens sideways.

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Thanks!

Thanks! Glad to hear!

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Thanks for sharing.

Thank you! Thanks for the suggestion.