6 best pliers

The present owner will always find work in the house, workshop or garage. Therefore, without a set of tools can not do. The place of honor in it is occupied by the pliers. With their help, you can firmly hold small parts, twist or cut the wires, wire, work with electrical wiring. Each home craftsman has a multifunctional tool, but over time you have to buy new pliers. To choose the most suitable option, we advise you to listen to the recommendations of experts.

How to choose pliers

1. Steel base. Users have several important requirements for pliers. They must securely fix parts with a flat and round shape, easily cut steel wire (even with high hardness), withstand serious mechanical stress (falling on the floor, hammering). All these requirements will be met by models in which the base is made of tool steel. The cutting part is subjected to quenching, hardness reaches 62 Rockwell units (HRC). Such pliers will serve faithfully for more than one generation of craftsmen.
2. Corrosion protection. Any steel under the influence of moisture begins to rust, with each year the thickness of the base becomes less. Manufacturers have long provided corrosion protection with burnishing (blackening, oxidation). Today, nickel or chrome is considered the best protective and decorative coating. Ideal appearance to be preserved, even if the forgetful owner leaves the pliers on the street.
3. Covers. Comfortable grip and safety while working with pliers provide lining. They are one- or two-component, as well as electrical insulating. The plastic pads are considered to be the simplest ones; they do not slip in the hands, but over time they may slide off the metal base or crack. In terms of ergonomics, two-component handles look preferable, in which there are inserts of rubber-polymer material. Their only drawback is destruction upon contact with aggressive media (gasoline, diesel fuel). To work with electrical wiring, you must choose a pliers with a dielectric coating handles.
4. Build quality. Buying pliers, you should right in the store to evaluate their performance. First you need to squeeze the sponge and check the density of their closures. Next, you should analyze the action of the hinge mechanism. Ideally, it should be smooth and easy to move without longitudinal and transverse backlash. It is best to ask a consultant to cut a piece of hard wire, after examining the cutting edge after that. It should not appear dents and chips.

We have selected 6 best pliers in our review. Among the many applicants, these models received the highest marks from experts and users.

Top Passatija Rating

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Top Passatija Rating	1	KNIPEX KN-0206180	3 031 ₽
	2	NWS CombiMax 109-49-VDE-180 180mm	1 617 ₽
	3	HAUPA VDE 205 mm 211202	1 520 ₽
	4	Orbis C60 PRO 46-200 / 20RR L = 200mm	634 ₽
	5	KW 55985 180mm, 1000V	770 ₽
	6	SHTOK 1000B 180mm 08102	479 ₽

KNIPEX KN-0206180

Rating: 4.9

A versatile tool that is useful when performing a variety of operations is the KNIPEX KN-0206180 power pliers. With this model it is possible to securely hold the workpiece, bite the wire, bend the metal wire.Experts note the long cutting edges, so it is not difficult to work with thick parts. For a set of universal qualities, German pliers take the first place in our rating.

Very revealing are user reviews on the thematic forums. Some masters believe that pliers are best suited for pulling, biting and twisting operations. Other owners use a hinged-tongue tool as a miniature vice. But everyone likes the convenience of use, elegant appearance, power and practicality.

NWS CombiMax 109-49-VDE-180 180mm

Rating: 4.8

Among the dielectric pliers, one of the leading places is occupied by the German instrument NWS CombiMax 109-49-VDE-180. Users can use them when carrying out electrical work with a voltage of up to 1000 V. A distinctive feature of the model is reliable, high-quality insulation, which gives shantsevy tools maximum safety. Straight sponges are made of tool steel. They firmly hold various materials, do not cause difficulties with biting the wire, bending materials of different hardness.

Along with a large number of advantages, users noticed one drawback. The cutting edges are weakly hardened, therefore, when biting hard wire there are dents.

HAUPA VDE 205 mm 211202

Rating: 4.8

The VDE 205mm HAUPA 211202 Pliers will be a simple and effective tool for the home craftsman. They are made in Germany, so there is no need to fear product quality. The rectangular jaws are made of high-grade steel, the cutting edge is hard and sharp. Two-component handles-covers do not allow electric current, therefore, pliers are suitable for professional installers. With a length of 205 mm, the instrument weighs 364 g, which is slightly more than the weight of the leaders of the rating.

Domestic consumers flatter the quality of German pliers, good metal and comfortable handles. They adequately withstand the test of solid materials, the cutting edge is not deformed and does not blunt.

Orbis C60 PRO 46-200 / 20RR L = 200mm

Rating: 4.7

Spanish pliers Orbis C60 PRO 46-200 / 20RR are distinguished by a reinforced design. The manufacturer used high-grade steel with a large margin of safety. The tool sponges are rectangular in shape, they securely hold parts from different materials. Due to the elongated cutting area, less effort is required to cut the wire. Moreover, the thickness of the steel bar can vary from 2.3 mm (maximum rigidity) to 3.8 (soft wire). The model could not bypass the German leaders of the rating due to the lack of dielectric coating and a large weight (325 g).

Its users find the Orbis C60 PRO 46-200 / 20RR pliers a useful tool for your home or garage. They are comfortable to perform a wide range of operations.

KW 55985 180mm, 1000V

Rating: 4.6

Domestic pliers with insulated handles KWT 55985 are sold at an affordable price. But this is not the only advantage of the tool. The manufacturer used in the manufacture of tool steel. It is additionally hardened (hardness of the cutting edge HRC 62), and steel parts are coated with a layer of nickel to protect against corrosion. The gripping zone allows you to hold both flat and round billets. Passatizhi easily cope with hard wire with a diameter of 1.5 mm. Experts included the model in the rating for reliability and durability.

Domestic pliers have received many flattering words from electricians and fitters.Their main advantages are convenience, reliability, easy rotation of the swivel. Although fall into the trading network and defective products.

SHTOK 1000B 180mm 08102

Rating: 4.5

Another model with Russian roots is in our rating. Passatizhi SHTOK 1000V 180 mm 08102 are domestic development, but they are made in Taiwan. Such a move has reduced the price of the instrument to a minimum. At the same time, the product turned out to be exceptionally light (53 g) and compact (180 mm). The manufacturer made the handles not only comfortable, but also with a dielectric coating. Therefore, to repair the wiring at home, you can safely. The strength of the pliers is provided by high-quality chrome-vanadium steel. Snack wire can be cutting edge sponges or special recesses of the hinge.

Users are satisfied not only with the low price of the tool, but also with good quality. Some owners note the slipping of plastic pens, which is not safe when working under voltage.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.