What is the best size EDC Knipex cobra pliers? 

I'd say the main difference is the width of the jaw. The 100mm ones really are made to be super light and very precise which is important if you want to carry them instead of a multi tool with pliers. They are obscenely strong for their size and very versatile because of the thin and pointy jaw. The 125mm are the better water pump pliers if you just want to use them for their traditional purpose.

Like other commenters have said, you forget that the 100mm model VS the 125mm model just fits in places that you wouldn't even try fitting the 125mm model. Plus -- a couple of super light,

5:26 : The slim jaws of the small ones could come in handy if you need to grip and turn some kind of slim ring-nut in between of something. The 125mm/5inch ones are light enough for me to carry around so I prefer them.

Thank you for this review. I want to get Cobras for some time and I was trying to find out which I would preffer to carry. Wonderful clip!

Thanks for the video. I've thought about this issue as well.

The 100mm aren't just a novelty as I have been using them every day for the past 4 months and the one handed quick use function is a life saver also the needle head is better for pulling and prying things like staples where you don't have a large gap to get a good grip on, whereas the 125mm the main positive is they're easier to work with bolts nose on. The 100mm can handle pretty much all nuts and bolts up to a certain torque and I rarely have them slip because they are designed so well which would be the same for 125mm.

Nice video! I bought the 125 version, and it fits fully in my jean coin pocket without protruding, which is my personal standard for edc. I immediately experimented with some tight bolts and they are very effective. When paired with a good pocket knife (my Victorinox Camper), the combination provides an impressive range of capabilities.

I‘m really sorry for you US guys how expensive those are over there. Here in Germany, they cost about half of that... so we can afford to have them all. My favorite Cobras are the 150mm. Still small enough to live in my pants, but way more capable...

125 for me too! Once I realized that the 100 wasn't fir me, it made for a great gift to a buddy. I also prefer the button adjustment too on the 125's. It seems better for trying to reach around the back of an object on its "blind side".

Yeah, agree with most points. I bought a belt pouch set with the 100mm pliers and wrench, don’t use them much: relegated them to my fishing/ hunting tool kit. The 125’s get used everyday, and I find the 125 pliers wrench lives in my pocket with a Fisher “bullet” space pen: those and a Leatherman PST II on my belt covers all the everyday bases for me.

I think the versatility of the 100s is they cover some needle nose stuff better than the 125s. Obviously not reaching for into a tight area, but like “heavy duty” tweezer work per say. Fine detail. For example I had a really tiny screw and non magnetic screw driver I was trying to set and just couldn’t get it with my finger tips. The 100s were perfect for that. If you’re really looking to push the limits of strength and leverage of a pocket plier the 125s are better. If you’re main reason is you’re turning 1/2”+ stuff multiple times a week, then 125s all day. But if you want the flexibility to be able to do that (less efficiently than the 125s), and also fine detail work… I think the 100s are more versatile. I think like an IT guy in shop or plant. You may need to turn some bigger stuff to get to the electronics, but also want a small fine detail gripper once you get into the electronics. Also just the average Joe looking to be more prepared but doesn’t have a specific weekly task need for pliers the 100s carry better in the pocket. Or if you’re a hiker/backpacker/hunting/fishing covering miles and every ounce and square inch counts, the 100s. Also bikers. Like everything, it’s relative and I’m glad we have all the options! God bless Knipex! Lol

Great review and comparison. I just purchased the 125 based on your review. Cheers. 👍🏼

I have both plus a Leatherman Charge. They all have their unique uses for work and life.

I have both. Love them

Thank you Sir! 👍

I carry the 5 inch ones on my key chain. I use a cord that goes from above through the slot on the upper handle and around the lower handle and back up through the upper handle.

Very helpful.

I edc a set of 125 and 150 cobras in leather belt organizer 125 on left with flashlight, magnet and pen, right side a simple leather belt slip for the 150 cobras, thinking of picking up a set of 150 pliers wrench too

5" is the way to go for EDC. That's what I carry.

Just ordered the cobra 125 from amazon uk. £22.50

I used to carry a 150 at work with a kydex sheath and absolutely loved it, but it had quite a footprint on my belt. I ended up leaving them with some other guy at that workplace when I moved on. I then got a cobra xs and between the uncomfortable handle and low torque too limiting. Honestly I left it somewhere by accident and didn't bother to go back and take it. My 125 just arrived and I'm really looking forward to carrying it. Probably not in gonna get another kydex sheath for it though those are too big for me.

Excellent Review you sold me on the 5” 🙏

I carry the XS size in my pants. 5 inch cobra in pant pocket tho 😂

I carry the 125s everyday, I thought I lost them recently, fortunately I back tracked where I used them last and found them the following morning under a tanker trailer that I had removed a caging bolt the night before 😅 need to get the wrench pliers version next 🧰🛠

Merci beaucoup pour cette revue!

I’m happy with the 87-100. I don’t use them for edc but small enough for bringing along if needed and they’re large enough for most applications I can think of in the house. Far too small for work on vehicles and such though.

Bro I have an 8 inch OEKA (not CEKA) made in West Germany waterpump pliers, a beast of a thing. But the jaws only open to 30mm... my Cobra XS open to 25mm. The Cobra XS are amazingly capable for something so small and light. Anyone who says they are a ''novelty'' is going on appearances. I don't know what you were trying to use them for, it's an EDC tool. If you were trying to work as a plumber or doing some major engineering then no they are not right. But seriously what the hell do you come across in daily situations which they can't handle? Edit just checked your channel, okay so you're a heavy equipment field mechanic. But EDC isn't normally for specific trades. For 99% of people the Cobra XS are fine.

Every Day Carry! Thanks for showing the difference.

I like the 125's. Carry along w a Spyderco knife instead of my old leatherman.

150mm for the win if weight is no issue

I have all sizes of the pliers except the 180mm one. Imho the 125mm wrench plier is the best when size (or the lack of) matters and the 180mm wrench plier would be the best allround one for my home tool box. As for Cobras i would prefer the 250mm one if i had to choose one. I dont like the the 100mm pliers because even while very lightweight and robust for its size they dont offer enough lever to be useful over multitool pliers.

Novelty? to all intents and purposes they open up to the same width, you can lock them on and can stand on the handle, they are more than strong enough. Watch some videos of the xs in use.

Not laser etched. They are metal injection molded.

Thank you

Thanks, I taught the 100 is too small. Now I know :)

The bigger pair have teeth on both sides of the slip joint which may be more durable in the long run but I have no experience with either to say this is fact.

Does the rubber protect you from small shocks?

Knipex xs act more like needle nose plier

5" all day long. More better.

Cobra starts from 150 size, other just toys for a baby hands

180 works great as plier and hammer

¿Quién les ha hecho creer que unas pinzas diseñadas para fontanería son ideales para un EDC? Esos tamaños son más simbólicos que funcionales ... nada que no se pueda hacer con una pinza mecánica tradicional y no imagino cual es el escenario en el que creen poder o deber ocuparlo, sin contar el costo de la marca. Me queda claro que un EDC se puede modificar en función de cada usuario, pero por videos como este y de otros que solo cargan basura que nunca usarán, la cultura EDC comienza a verse más como una farsa, pero cada quien se engaña con la mentira que más le gusta.

Maybe he should carry a dish cloth in his pocket then the boyfriend would be happy. More housework. 😂

i dont like it u had it from the time it came out i have 4 of them they are made of trash metal they are not the same as the 5 and up stay away and ka-nip-ex nessed to come again with some better metal