Channellock Tongue & Groove Plier 442 - V-Jaw, High Carbon Steel - 12 Inch

This is a solid pair of pliers for everyday use in gripping and twisting roundish objects. A classic, original tool for irrigation and plumbing work. I prefer the rounded shaped jaws for this stuff, and the rounded fit and gripping fit well with pipe-related tasks. The 10 inch size is ideal for me. Fits over 1 inch PVC pipe and fittings very well. I also have the 12 inch size, and the super-giant ones with flatter jaws. I also own several more sizes of Knipex Cobra Pliers for comparison, which often comes up with Channel Lock discussions. The Channel Locks are generally more robust, thick and heavy. Tolerances on the Channel locks are more loose, and the overall fit and finish is not as precise and refined on the Knipex Cobras. The action is a little more clunky in comparison, and not as smooth on the Channel Locks vs the Knipex. There are more burrs and action catches on the Channel Locks. Overall, the two function similarly for every day tasks. The Knipex Cobras probably grip a little better and are infinitely more adjustable, but for most regular tasks, you wouldn't notice much. The teeth on the Knipex are unidirectional, while the channel locks have more neutral teeth. The Knipex Cobra is more of a unidirectional plier, tightening as you push down on the top arm, and loosening as you pull up, much like a classic pipe wrench. The Channel Locks don't work like this, and rely on your grip pulling the handles together, to achieve the friction, which also means they function well in reverse, but for super tight pipes and fittings, they won't grip as well. Overall, the Channel Locks are still a very solid tool. Whether you want to pay significantly more for a more refined and smooth tool with the Knipex, is up to you. I have both for various tasks and they both work well. Both have their place under various circumstances. The Channel Locks feels like a robust, brute-force type of tool, though still handling slightly less load than the Cobras would. These are my first choice for the dirtiest, grimiest beating-sessions in the irrigation ditch. They stack up pretty well, for a reasonable price, you can grab the Channel Locks worry free. They also make models with the cobra heads now. .

These work great. Good quality in American made if you need channel locks these are the ones.

Excellent quality. More sturdy than other brands.

I just bought a house and in my son's bathroom there was little to no water pressure out of the shower head. I attempted to replace it but they must've used pliers to install it because it was cracked and impossible to get off. I heard these were the way to go and yep came right off. Now we have a decent shower head. Thanks!

If your a firefighter these make for a great pair of TTL pliers that also work on all the other places slip-joint pliers work. Riveted not bolted connection so they won't fall apart. Do it yourself and get the bragging rights when you pull them out to force a commercial door.

Only used once but the tool worked well.

These tongue and groove pliers are of the highest quality I believe you can buy. The V jaw has plenty of grip and the ergonomic handles allow you to comfortably apply pressure so that you won’t strip a fastener or slip off what you are grabbing. Channel lock has always made great products in the USA that are made with quality and pride as well, will definitely continue to add to my tool collection more of their products!

Good quality tool.

Good item. Easy to deal with. Good service. Would deal with again. Thanks.

Channel lock brand are about as good as it gets for pliers. Glad these are legit and not a knockoff! I still use a set I bought 30 years ago! Bought these for the next generation plumber in my family.

Come tempra nulla da dire , ma ossidano solo a guardare , con l'acqua della piscina diventano marroni dopo 2 giorni di lavoro , niente da dire sul grip sui raccordi ma qualita prezzo cosi cosi

Tiene buen peso para su tamaño se siente fuerte el forro es muy bueno aparte es mi color favorito y cabe perfectamente bien en el pounch pa llevarla a diario sin más una muy buena herramienta

Ich besitze eine Zange dieser Firma schon seit den 90-er Jahren und bin damit bis heute bestens zufrieden. Vor allem die Verbindung beider Hebel über die Verzahnung ist genial. Bei herkömmlichen Wasserpumpenzangen mit einfachen Rasten rutscht da schon gelegentlich etwas über oder ab. Allerdings ist das Modell von damals nicht mehr erhältlich, daher dieser Kauf. Diese Zange ist etwas größer und für kleinere Gegenstände nicht so gut geeignet wie die ältere. Jedoch innerhalb der Arbeitsgröße arbeitet sie zuverlässig, ist extrem stabil und belastbar, da springt nichts über, man hat alles fest im Griff.