AMAZING GRIP Wrenches ?

[GolfVenture]

Any opinions on these types of wrenches?

Or which ones are good ones at a good price?

 

https://wiki-store.com/collections/house/products/amazing-grip

[Du-Rron]

Any opinions on these types of wrenches?

Or which ones are good ones at a good price?

 

https://wiki-store.com/collections/house/products/amazing-grip

 

They are all trash. Too big and bulky to fit against flush heads and usually not enough swinging room to use them. They would not be my first tool of choice. Maybe pack one in the saddle bag and hope not to have to use it on anything.

[djh3]

Emergency use maybe. Might be OK as an addition to a tool kit, but I wouldnt want to use as first defense in my tool box.

[MikeWa]

They could work for some applications. Especially if a nut is partly rounded off. Again not my first choice but they could come in handy on occasion.

 

Mike

[Great adVENTURE]

If your intrested in a adjustable wrench the knipex pliar wrench is absolutely amazing! Comes in multiple sizes also. Adjust the jaws to the approximate size of the nut then squeeze. The jaws move in a parallel motion to be able to apply major torque.

[Karaboo]

They are pretty good at rounding off the hex, if that is what you are going for.

[Air Ready Auto]

If your intrested in a adjustable wrench the knipex pliar wrench is absolutely amazing! Comes in multiple sizes also. Adjust the jaws to the approximate size of the nut then squeeze. The jaws move in a parallel motion to be able to apply major torque.

 

 

I have a complete Knipex set. Pricey but completely worth every penny.

[CaseyJ955]

If your intrested in a adjustable wrench the knipex pliar wrench is absolutely amazing! Comes in multiple sizes also. Adjust the jaws to the approximate size of the nut then squeeze. The jaws move in a parallel motion to be able to apply major torque.

 

Okay, this dude aint lying!

 

I'm looking at the Amazing Grip very closely indeed and I cant say that it looks like a quality tool. I dont know but I strongly suspect it's made in China based on the visual impression of build quality and fit/finish. Most of my tools are Snap-on, Matco and MAC with a smattering of S&K and OLD craftsman. A tool must last forever and work perfectly, NOTHING less is acceptable.

 

Many years ago I bought a Knipex Cobra after watching a 250+ lb salesman place it on a folding table cross bar, step onto it and bounce his weight as it did not budge. This is not a vice grip, its only a slip joint. I guess ya had to be there, I was deeply impressed and paid the premium for it on the spot. I have been regularly using and abusing this Knipex Cobra for over half my life and it has not lost any function or gotten even a little bit sloppy. It looks very well used, and it is, but works just as it did the day I bought it.

 

I just looked them up on Ebay, my Cobra is an older generation, looks a little different, perhaps less attractive. If the newer ones are half as good as this old one you cant go wrong. I see 3 pc sets on ebay for about $80, it sounds expensive but for what you get it's well worth it.

 

I just had to relay my fantastic experience with the Knipex pliar. My other slip joints are Snap-on, Blue Point, Channel lock and Craftsman and none of them can hold a candle to my Knipex. They are nice but the Knipex is a cut above. It is hands down and by quite a margin the finest built and functioning slip joint I have ever had in my hand.

 

I give the Knipex 5 stars and I'm not easy to please when it comes to tools. Highly recommended.

[luvmy40]

I'm going to have to take a look at those Knipex pliers. I have a couple different sizes of the RoboGrip pliers from Sears and like the concept. The work fairly well but do not allow the torqued that a couple of you ascribe to the Knipex tools.

 

I picked up a set of these in SAE and one in metric. I keep the metric set in the fairing console of my Venture along with a folding set of hex keys and a 6 way combination screw driver.

 

https://www.autozone.com/wrenches-pliers-and-cutters/wrench/duralast-2-pcs-sae-ratcheting-wrench-set/951643_0_0

 

https://www.autozone.com/wrenches-pliers-and-cutters/wrench/duralast-2-pcs-metric-ratcheting-wrench-set/951644_0_0

 

I'm sure the wrenches are available from other sources but I get the employee's discount at AZ so...

Edited November 25, 2017 by luvmy40

[GolfVenture]

Thank You all.

 

I will be looking at the Knipex Pliar Wrench.

[baylensman]

I've had a slip jaw wrench since the early 70's . They are not new! they come and go. Absolutely the best tool every when I was repairing bicycles and assembling swing sets.

[Du-Rron]

But is seems this conversation has moved away from the original question. Knipex & slip jaw wrenches were not part of the question.

[GolfVenture]

But is seems this conversation has moved away from the original question. Knipex & slip jaw wrenches were not part of the question.

 

My question was in general.

 

I got the answer I wanted about the Knipex. I ordered one.

[CaseyJ955]

My question was in general.

 

I got the answer I wanted about the Knipex. I ordered one.

 

You wont be sorry, it's very well worth having in ones tool box.