New Harbor Freight Doyle vs KNIPEX Channellock Irwin Adjust Pliers

Who makes the best adjustable? Today we are going to compare the New Harbor Freight 10" DOYLE Fast Adjust Water Pump Pliers to the KNIPEX Cobra 87 01 250 Hightech 10-Inch Water Pump Pliers. We will also look at the Channellock 422 Channellock 9 1/2in. V-Jaw tongue and groove pliers and the IRWIN Quick Adjusting GrooveLock VISE-GRIP pliers. The Husky tools adjustable pliers were purchased on clearance so unfortunately I do not have a link to that product from Home Depot.

Harbor Freight DOYLE 10" Fast Adjust Water Pump Pliers
Item 56748 https://www.harborfreight.com/10-in-fast-adjust-water-pump-pliers-56748.html

Doyle® Fast Adjust Water Pump Pliers have an easy push-button adjustment that opens instantly to one of 21 positions. The powerful V-jaw design gives you an unbeatable grip on oversize pipe, round stock and large hex fasteners. The induction hardened teeth bite into pipe, rods and shafts for a super secure grip. The self-locking mechanism allows easy one-hand operation.

Spring-loaded push-button design allows for fast and easy adjustments and a secure fit
2 in. jaw capacity with 21 adjustable positions for maximum torque
V-Jaw design provides multiple points of contact for stronger grip
Right angle, induction hardened teeth for stronger grip and longer life
High strength steel construction for superior durability
Rust protection reduces corrosion and increases tool life
Vinyl dipped handle provides comfort during extended use
100% Lifetime Guarantee

IRWIN Quick Adjusting GrooveLock VISE-GRIP 2-Pack Tongue & Groove Plier Set
Item 314851 Model 1763390
https://www.lowes.com/pd/IRWIN-Quick-Adjusting-GrooveLock-VISE-GRIP-2-Pack-Tongue-Groove-Plier-Set/1000234507
Set contains one 8-in GrooveLock plier and one 10-in GrooveLock plier

Adjusts 2 times faster than traditional groove-joint pliers
Simple push of innovative Press-n-Slide button adjusts lower jaw 2 times faster than traditional groove-joint pliers
Multi-groove ratcheting system has twice the groove positions than any other groove-joint pliers, providing precise jaw positioning to grip any type of surface
Anti-pinch, non-slip ProTouch grips provide comfort, control, and less hand fatigue
Right-angle teeth grip in all directions for maximum bite
Metal Injection Molding (MIM) process for precision parts delivers strength and exceptional performance
Backed by the IRWIN Vise-Grip lifetime guarantee


KNIPEX Cobra 87 01 250 Hightech 10-Inch Water Pump Pliers
https://www.knipex.com/index.php?id=1216&L=1&page=art_detail&parentID=&groupID=1501&artID=3041
No more time-consuming test-adjusting of the correct opening size. Just position the upper jaw to the workpiece, push button and move close the lower jaw, ingeniously simple. 30% more capacity than a conventional pipe wrench. Self-locking on pipes and nuts due to teeth set against the rotation - no slipping on the workpiece. Pinch guard prevents fingers from being pinched. Adjustment at the touch of a button. Has 25 adjustment positions to adjust to hex nuts up to 1 13/16" and round pipe up to 2".
Push the button for adjustment on the workpiece
Fine adjustment for optimum adaptation to different sizes of workpieces and a comfortable handle width
Self-locking on pipes and nuts: no slipping on the workpiece and low handforce required
Gripping surfaces with special hardened teeth, teeth hardness approx. 61 HRC: high wear resistance and stable gripping
Box-joint design for high stability due to double guide
Reliable catching of the hinge bolt: no unintentional shifting
Guard prevents operators’ fingers being pinched
Chrome vanadium electric steel, forged, multi stage oil-hardened

Channellock 422 Channellock® 9 1/2in. V-Jaw tongue and groove pliers give user more points of contact on round stock and tubing for a more secure grip. U.S.A.
https://www.channellock.com/product/422/
Features + Benefits
V-Jaws give you more points of contact on objects
Rust-resistant electronic coating
Undercut tongue and groove won't slip
Right angle, laser heat-treated teeth grip better and last longer
Patented reinforcing edge minimizes stress breakage
PermaLock fastener eliminates nut and bolt failure

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