Doyle vs Knipex, Hart, and ChannelLock 10 Inch Water Pump Pliers New Harbor Freight Tools 

Has anyone tried these pliers? What do you think about them?

You are a very reasonable honest reviewer who just likes a good tool. Appreciate the video. Just picked up a 12inch Doyle.

I’ve tried all 4 of those pliers and I’d have to say that the hart pair are my every day pocket pliers. I’m an industrial maintenance tech. Knipex have always been the go to, but I’ve been carrying the Harts for a couple months now and I’m very impressed. Their wire strippers are very nice as well.

Walmart hyper tough pry bars are made in the USA by Wilde, $20 for a 36" 5/8 shank

The Hart cobra pliers been great for me, been using them now for over two years and had to replace them once. After almost daily use the teeth started to dull a bit to where I couldn't get a solid hold. Instead of throwing them out I went back to My Local Walmart and spoke with customer service, they exchange the old pliers for a new one with no questions or a manager approval, and without a receipt.

Great video. Very informative for anyone looking for a new pair of water pump pliers.

I'm cheap. I'll admit it. I've drooled over getting a pair of Knipex for years but couldn't bring myself to spend $50+ on a pair of pliers. So I picked up the "10 inch Harts" 2 or 3 months ago on an impulse buy. They are my first "Knipex style" pliers I ever used. After using them, I thought they were really good also. I even remember thinking "Wow, these $13 pliers are great, I can't imagine how much better the $50 Knipex could be, they must be amazing!" I'm glad you put this video out. I probably would of talked myself into ordering a pair of Knipex eventually. But like I said, I'm cheap, and I would of been let down when I discovered Knipex are NOT 5X better than the Hart's even though they cost 5X more... I think I'll stick with the Harts until they are worn out.. Thanks, great review. I think you saved me 50 bucks...

Thanks man. I just buy them my old ones wear out and I checkout video after I buy and unwrap. Just got some 12" Doyle's for my home plumbing needs. I haven't even unwrapped them yet. But my old channel locks failed at the joints got too sloppy and slipping. Looks like the Doyal and they might work just fine for my application. Great job on the interview of the pliers keep up the good work.🤓😎🇺🇲

Knipex now, Knipex Tomorrow, Knipex FOREVER!!!!

I just spent almost $200.00 on Knipex pliers I bought the 12 inch Cobra’s the 10 inch Alligator’s the 7 inch Cobra’s and the 10 inch pliers wrench.

Refreshingly uber honest review, thanks! After looking at all the various modular toolbox systems (to my surprise) I also went with Hart... they are a bit smaller and made by Keeter (Israel). Also bought a Hart hammer for my son... I'm using it more than my Eastwings... About to drop some $$ on Knipex and Kleins, but I may just try out the Hart's instead!

Hart is a TTI company ( parent company of Milwaukee, Ryobi, AEG/Ridgid powertools, Hart ) HQ in Hong Kong. As an electrician I don’t deal with frozen fasteners as a mechanic does “Channellock” type pliers mostly used on compression fittings. I use a Ridgid pipe wrench for conduit. I do like the Doyle screwdrivers, And diagonal cutters. Haven’t used their pump pliers though my Channellocks do what I ask them.

I have tried and own about every single pair of"water pump pliers" being a plumber, bahco, channellock, Klein, Klein(nws rebrand) fell, felo(nws rebrand), doyle, knipex, nws, ridgid, rothenberger, wiha,gedore,stahlwille, hazet, etc...I literally own them all and knipex is the best, gedore is extremely close 2nd they are very close, then they fall further away from those two

“Kneepex“ (knee) with a pronounced k would be the right pronunciation. But I as a German also say it with a short I because that's how it's written. (Also it sounds better) So you are doing everything right in my opinion ;) Fun fact: knee and (ger) Knie mean the same and Knipex should be written Kniepex for how the manufacturer pronounces it.

Great video man.

I've had a pair of Klein wire crimpers for 16 years now and they've been great. I agree with you about the plastic dipped handles, they will split and dry out over time. If you're a diesel tech those dipped handles can be useless once you get some fuel on them. But the fuel will clean them up well haha

Never used a knipex, but I love the channellock grip locks. They hold a bite on a pipe without having to squeeze the handles

I've had the Knipex for about 10 years and the Channellocks for 2-3 years - got the 2-pack with the 10" and the 12" around Christmas for a deal. The Knipex don't show any wear of the teeth, keeping in mind that I'm not a heavy duty user, but the Channellocks do. For the money can't really complain. Interesting to hear about the Hart and the Doyle.

You can use a 20% on doyle, I had a 12in or 10in channel lock (Doyle) left it out side abused it, got a little rusty. The rubber handle was torn. Took it in got a free new one definitely a great warranty

Great topic....I have a pair of Doyle's and my main reason was I can run quickly to HF for the warranty. Cheers

I have all except the Hart. The tool snob in me wants to say that the Knipex wins hands down. But they don't. They do win, but only by a hair's width over the Doyle. The Channellocks are a great value, too. I used them for years (and still do from time to time).

I'm a big time channellock junkie. love made in usa tools! I own the GL10 and GL12....sorry to say I agree. they don't fit as well as other pliers for my trade. I usually grab my 430s they always fit just right. maybe one day I'll step up and try the German stuff. I bet it's all high quality

Im a plumbing contractor We use channel Locks all day every day I won’t hardly walk into a job with out a set in my back pocket I feel naked lol . There are some nice pliers out there I wonder if Klein makes a plier in that style .

Obviously, we owe Knipex thanks for raising the standard, and their design is key for me. I tried Channellock (made in USA) but they remain bulky and fall short on ingenuity. The slight angle of the "mouth" is so key. Notice how the others point up a few degrees more? It's such a big difference, once you know it's possible, and they fit nicer in pouch pockets and side pockets. My reason for looking to something else, though many Knipex die-hards swear by their strength, is that the teeth on all of mine have pretty much worn down over the years. They are a little too pricey, considering the up and comers. One last note on the O.G. is that the wide mouth of the Knipex can reach up to 2" aluminum and inch and a half rigid, which is absolutely amazing.

I agree with ya about the country of origin. Sometimes USA made is great, sometimes its junk. Quality and customer service, is ultimately the determining factor in my purchases.

I have a pair of knipex clone I bought off amazon for like 12$ they have actually been very durable and work very well so far. I think they were called T-Mal but so far so good.

Love these comparative videos - before I buy something. For a 10", Knipex quality shines through, but for 8" I would recommend the much less expensive Irwin brand.

Your pronunciation is correct I live less than a mile from the German border ;)

I hardly need to break out a pipe wrench using my cobra pliers. I use one as a break and the other as a backer. No problem with gas unions.

For removing round/rounded fasteners the ChanelLock #410 is far and above the best. But they are a bit chunky

The Knipex are super hard, so the teeth will not wear down as quickly. But you can break them. More brittle than the Channellocks. I mailed mine in and got a replacement in like a week. That was years ago. I’d bet they are even faster now. Some tool trucks will warranty them as well. I should mention I sheared the end off tying to grip the stubby remains of a grade 8 bolt that was rust welded in place. Could have even been a defect maybe. That’s what they said; they said it shouldn’t have happened and it hasn’t happened since. I think they gave me a shipping label to send them in.

I have a couple doyle pliers and they’re surprisingly good but I’d definitely go with knipex for another $5. Saying that before the review though. The husky 10 & 12 set I got as a gift aren’t very smooth but I don’t need them much so I’ll stick with them for now Edit if I needed some I might get the hart set and if they break screw it.

"we're both wrong" haha i like that

Tested my own 10 inch, the length was greatly exaggerated

I did an overview of walmart tools about a year ago. You'll probably be surprised how many usa made tools they have. Highly recommend the hyper tough usa made red handle pry bars. Same as the craftsman ones everyone loves

You're saying it correctly, there are no silent letters in the german language.

You can't go wrong with Knipex. I have several of them and go to them first.

just bought the Hart pliers lineup, I like them so far

The Hart pliers are pretty good for the non professional especially at $12

I don't care where a tool is made as long as it's good quality. I've seen USA made junk before.

FWIW you can use the standard 20% off coupon on the Doyle brand

I love my knipex pliers

I swear by the Chanel locks. Used them and abused them. Not bad talking the other brands. But for the price I really like my Chanel locks

He retighten the vice after using the hart, and use the doyle ,knipex, channellock.after tighting the vice.he skip the hart.21:05

I would be really curious how robo grip pliers compare to others. I have a set from craftsman that are from when they first released.

If you think about the button size from a material point of view, the Knipex is leagues over the competition. The larger holes in the competition lead to a smaller section of material, which leads to an overall weaker material.

Maybe a dumb question but is there any real benefit to cobra head pliers over the old Channel Lock style. I've seen the cobra head but just figured they were some newer gimmick. I haven't tried them before maybe I'll have to.

I still prefer the Channellock traditional straight jaw pliers to the Knipex for some things, but for the Cobra style, $26 isn’t that much money. For anyone, DIY or Pro, they’re worth it. Though if I could have one pair, it would be the 12”, which are in the $30 something range. And I’d go Cobra over Alligator all day long. Barely any more money.

I can't justify spending 100 dollars for a single pliers. These days alot of harbor freight tools are just as good as all the fancy German tools. I still got cheap 10 dollar pliers from Lowes that i bought 10 years ago and are just as good as the day i bought them.

I havent, I got Cornwell, sorry brother.. Hey, I just bought the 48x96 trayler from HF.. Man if you need a strong utility trayler, HF.. has for a very limited time two..I do believe they are clearincing out, they arent easy to find, I got the 1700lb one vs the 1300lb, Ive had a hard time finding mine locally, I had to go 200miles out of my area.. Thay arent bad priced for a bolt-your self kit, than Home Depot or some local places, HD.. Has a 5ft x 8ft @ 1500lbs, completely welded an mesh floor on sale for around 7bills as HF..was 4bills, findin the spair tire isnt easy to find as well..at least the 12" with rim + tire, HF.. In my area doesnt plan to get any an the manager said they are liquadating them, The trayler is heavy duty for its size but the directions arent perfect, the traylor is also foldable but you have to remove 6 bolts that are kinda a hassel to get to an put on, also the casters they supply to fold up and store away are tiny I can see gettin in the way when your using it, tho it only took me the entire day to assemble, you wonder "did, the disinger smoke a big blunt (gonga), making it (?)".. the cross frame in the instructions were backwords, as the v-shape neck had slots for the front frame an three holes as the other side had six holes but the instructions shows the rest of the support frame bars having the three hole sides facin the sky, witch, once you start puttin them on the six holes should be facing the sky, to put your decking on, specailly if your gonna cut your wood to 4ft x 4ft for the top an bottom halfs to fold, also you have bolt heads sticking out, unless you cut them out or countersink holes for them and cut for the outer frame your gonna have a uneven deck lol., Dont get me wrong is not a bad traylor and it will serve its purpus, they could of done a bit better on it, IMO and the paint job wasnt bad but Id recomend using a undercoat spray, just to add a bit of protection and possably add a slightly stronger axle an spring setup down the road to handle a 13 or 14inch tire an have someone build you full wheel-wells for it, as the 12s will only allow you to travel a max of 60mph on roads, Id be careful going on highways or freeways doin 65mph or higher, blowing out a tire or both..opPs

Great video and great advise and i like the way u explaying and talk thenk to u i can make my best desition to buy a tools gracias hermano

Two pack button groove pliers. Lowe’s. Irwin $20. Buy em individual there different price but I use push button groove pliers all day, fir the price Irwin. I lose em throughout the year so knipex or anything with a snap on price rage ain’t worth it to me. If wal mart or hft was cheaper I’d buy those. Thx!!!

The other thing about water pump pliers is there usage is directional

Great video Brian

I literally ticked every time he said k-nipex lol

26 bucks for the Knipex? Where did you buy them? I've never seen them for that price@

Chanlleocks are 9.5 in length

He’s gonna choose the hft every time. He’s paid by harbor freight ha ha

Knipex are some gangster channel locks

Milwaukee tools and made in China. Great points.

the way u rponounced it first is the way i pronounce it in german. native speaker over here.

The way he says "Doyles" makes me think they're junk LOL

I have all Milwaukee power tools. Their hand tools however imo = junk because you can buy much better tools for the same price and are atleast made in Taiwan/USA compared to Milwaukees China made hand tools.

I gripped both the Hart and Doyle last weekend in the stores, hart was rock solid while the doyle flexed. Any 20% off should work for doyle.

Hey i bought a pair of Klein pump pliers from home depot. Paid around $30 for them. They work great,thin head and grip good. They say made in Germany. I would like to know are they knipex knockoffs? Or maybe another German manufacturer

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The knipex I've used and channellock for the price difference between them and Doyle go with knipex they bulit a great reputation for the price the Hart from Wal-Mart if wanting to save a buck at the price you got nothing to lose

Knipex is the shit 🤩

How is it that you sound like you're from Pennsylvania AND Georgia at the same time?

Screw Doyle spend like $10 more and get the tried and true German brand. You’ll thank yourself in the long run. Forget anything from Walmart tool aisle it’s all trash. Just my 3 cents.

Channel locks are not below hart and doyles. Channel locks are awesome and are strong and durable and accessible for the average man. Knipex, snap on, and mat co are pretty badass but Channel locks are out of this world

Shiny tool, or grip. Good tool, or clean tool

Just my 2 cents is largely depending on applications you’re work on. I’ve work many applications where the Knipex brand is boss however if I’m doing electrical work my hands are too full to be setting that pin. To that point I’ll take Channellock all day long.

So Hart Pliers over all others.

My guy hating on my channel locks hard😂 Only brand I don't use are them farts.... I'm not using my Knipex as a hammer on a ladder... but my CL? ❤

You’re missing the irwin groove pliers

The Knipex is a superior product but they'll all work for basic stuff

Some of the channel lock pliers are also made in China and Taiwan now days only certain models and pliers though

Its actually ka ni pex i called there main office thats how they say it

Love your vids. U seemed a little zoomed out and not bright today FYI ( talking vid quality or camera lighting quality FYI ) thx

Use wd40 to clean knipex handles thank me later

My favorite pair of pliars are the ones I borrow from someone else toolbox then forget to put them back lol

Doyle and knippex cost a dollar per position

Kanipex should start making kanives

Hahaha" were both wrong" so true

No, you're right. It's Kuh-nip-ex.

I have a few knipex pliers.....they are not all that. The tips sheared off my side cutters, and the jaws of my mini bolt cutters deformed after cutting a few thin nails. Don’t believe the hype....they are just average

you tightened the vise after the hart test so there is no way I can take this seriously.

Ima be biased for once ill never switch from usa chanellocks

Knipex is going for 37 now :(

you just have to watch their youtube video in german to get the pronunciation

The jaws on the 8" Doyles only open about 1/4". I took them back. The 10" Doyles only open about a half inch, they are barely useable. I still like my Channellocks best, but I haven't tried Knipex.

It really does mint compare knipex shits on the rest

The hart pliers are odd with the 3 piece design

More hand tool videos with strength test

Why the Doyle and Hart should did Milwaukee and Irwin are wiha are wera

You pronounced it correctly!

Nothing I have is ten inch

so the Doyle "looked alot like the cobras" hinting they copied the design but the channel Locks didn't since their american huh😂🤣 it's really interesting to watch ppl reviewing tools with their own biases

No, in Germany they pronounce it as you do, Kuh nip ex.