Moving up to the 150mm (30mm capacity) and 180mm (36mm capacity) versions, you’ll have more leverage and more capability for jobs in awkward spaces and positions, for instance when you’re installing or maintaining boilers.

They are quite small - so great if you are trying to carry around a small tool in your pocket (as a better substitute for a multi-tool plier based tool) , but when not needing to have a very compact and light tool, i would opt for the size or two up. With 11 adjustment positions that can grip nuts up to 24mm diameter or pipes up to 28mm in diameter, this offers all the versatility and flexibility of its bigger brothers in the Cobra range. The 250mm pliers are unsurprisingly the most popular size with all tradespeople as they are a great tool for general maintenance and domestic jobs. With the self-locking system, pipes and nuts remain securely fastened, reducing the need for constant readjustments and minimizing your overall effort.

The handles of the smaller Cobra XS are totally pinch-proof, and I like this, but the handles on the 5-inch mini pliers wrench are a little different, and can, under rare conditions, catch your skin. Manufacturing precision is good for a large tool but doesn’t compare to other small tools and precision tools — e. Unlike the other cobra pliers, the XS has naked textured handles which apparently were deliberately left that way to maintains the pliers slim profile.

Therefore, I recommend placing a rug over the workpiece or you can try any of these methods to keep the pliers teeth from leaving marks.You've probably noticed the handles too -- plastic coated for comfort and insulation from cold/heat (note that this coating does not provide electrical insulation). Measuring only 100 mm in length, this tool provides optimal accessibility even in the tightest spaces.

These trackers enable basic interactions and functionalities that allow you to access selected features of our service and facilitate your communication with us.This makes the handles a lot more comfortable than the Cobra XS, especially when it comes to extended use. And powering the jaws is a cam action, multiplying and amplifying the popwer of your hand several times. THIS WARRANTY IS KNIPEX-WERK'S AND KNIPEX TOOLS LP'S SOLE WARRANTY FOR ITS TOOLS, AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. However, if you already have the Knipex Cobra (125mm), you might not need the XS unless you really need micro pliers. Like the snake that gave the tool its name, the Cobra’s teeth set against the direction of rotation and have a self-locking effect which prevents slipping on the piece you’re working on.