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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise these locking pliers for exceptional gripping power, solid build quality, and versatility. Most highlight the secure clamp that holds firm under pressure, even with stripped screws or stubborn nuts in confined areas. Many commend the durable construction and reliable performance across demanding tasks. The compact needle-nose design excels in hard-to-reach spaces, with wire cutters and carry case adding utility. A small number report inconsistent quality or difficulty releasing the grip, but these concerns represent a minor fraction. Overall, reviewers consider them indispensable tools.
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Would Recommendgood product for the money
Small vice grip
Would RecommendSolid grip. Had to remove some tiny screws that were stuck. Jaws clamped on ok so I could turn them.
Needle nose vise grips
Would RecommendWork great in hard to reach areas.
Perfect tool for those tight spaces
Would RecommendThis was the perfect tool to grasp a hot water faucet stem and at the same time not destroy the flared end. This product served as a faucet until we found the correct stem and faucet.
Needle nose vise grips
Would RecommendNice vise grips
Clamp for now
Would Not RecommendLet’s see how the hold up Don’t appear as well made as my older ones
Poor quality
Would Not RecommendI expected a quality product from Irwin but Vise Grips aren't what they used to be. These feel much poorer in quality than another pair of original Vise Grips that I purchased long ago. The anvils on these do not align (see picture). I have contacted Irwin, using the form at their website. No response to the form or to a follow up inquiry. Because the anvils don't align the grip on the object is poor and the Vise Grips pop off.
Hello RichInKy. I appreciate your feedback on the IRWIN Original 6-in Locking Pliers 1402L3 and I'm sorry to hear that the anvils don't align...
Good
Would RecommendGood
best teeth and don't wear down.
Would Recommendthese are the best small vise grips, I work in yacht rigging and use these all the time, don't go for a cheaper pair.
Verified Purchaser
Same venerable Vise-Grip quality.
Would RecommendSame venerable Vise-Grip quality.
Verified Purchaser
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 ...
Hello LeoT97 and thank you for your feedback on the 1502L3 IRWIN VISE-GRIP 9-in Needle Nose Pliers. Your feedback is valuable as we take into consid...