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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise these locking pliers for exceptional gripping power, durable heavy-duty construction, and versatility across demanding tasks from welding to precision work. Reviewers consistently highlight the solid grip, secure locking mechanism, and reliable performance even under high stress. Many commend the compact design ideal for confined spaces and smaller hands, with wire cutters and carry case adding practical value. A few report inconsistent quality or difficulty unlocking after tight clamping, though these concerns represent a small minority. Overall, most consider these indispensable tools that outperform cheaper alternatives.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Irwin has been and remains the name to trust when it comes to locking pliers. Having recently accumulated a hefty amount of welding specific tools I wanted to make sure that I covered locking needle nose pliers. These locking pliers have helped me on at least five specific occasions that if I didn't have them I would have been in a serious predicament. While there are some slight alignment issues, the tool overall feels very accommodating. I do wish that Irwin tools were as tight as they once ...
Good general purpose tool
Good for most things you'd need locking pliers for, but not recommended for working with electronics without a lot of space to work.
GETS THE JOB DONE
Would RecommendI needed long narrow with incredible gripping power for a very tight difficult job. These worked perfectly. Clear they are good quality and durable
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Locking Pliers
Would RecommendA ok for the price
1 time use on a small#10-24 screw
Would Not RecommendI used this Irwin/Vise Grip to try and remove a small #10-24x1/4 Flathead screw. I tightened the thumb screw and as I squeezed the handles, the upper jaw exploded apart! Not good!!
Great once unlocked
Would RecommendThese were admittedly tough to unlock upon first opening the package. If you have limited grip strength or dexterity issues I'd make sure to have someone (even store staff) help you unlock out of the package. After that, the pliers have a great grip and lock firmly in place. I highly recommend for smaller jobs that bulkier pliers are too large for.
excellent tool great price
Would RecommendVerified Purchaser
Great grip
Would RecommendExcellent! Helped me remove a stripped screw!
Helpful for stripped screws
Would RecommendGreat! Worked for what I wanted it for.
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