Best VDE Combination Pliers?

[TantrumPRO]

So i've been working in admin for the last two years due to a driving license mishap, however still do the cheeky foreigner most weekends if the job isn't too far on public transport

I'm looking to go back on the tools in a couple months and replacing most of my tools,

What VDE pliers would you recommend? (Combination and Long Nose), I had some CK ones that have gone walkies (or left in a false ceiling on an old job, tut tut).

Thank you for your thoughts

 

[telectrix]

i like bahco.

 

[Pete999]

Knipex, but then I'm a tool tart

 

[TantrumPRO]

I like bahco tools i have the irazola drivers i've used the Bahco long nose before but not combination, must admit i'm a tool tart myself but i suppose you get what you pay for i want something that grips without slipping and comfortable. I found the knipex ones abit too big as i have piano fingers lol

 

[Silly Sausage]

i like bahco.

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Me too.
Their rubber handled reversibles are the Dog's Danglies aswell.

 

[TantrumPRO]

Are those bahco ones VDE?

 

[tazz]

I`ve stuck to C.K for years, srewdrivers, cutters etc....but especially their FP200 stripper, makes life real easy.

 

[Plonker 3]

Got sll knipex cutters, long nose, side cutters and pipe grips. Tried several other including CK, Bahco and Stanley but have always gone back to Knipex after a while.

 

[amlu]

ck long nose and ck combicutter, have both for years and still going strong.

 

[Geordie Spark]

So i've been working in admin for the last two years due to a driving license mishap, however still do the cheeky foreigner most weekends if the job isn't too far on public transport

I'm looking to go back on the tools in a couple months and replacing most of my tools,

What VDE pliers would you recommend? (Combination and Long Nose), I had some CK ones that have gone walkies (or left in a false ceiling on an old job, tut tut).

Thank you for your thoughts

Here you go Bonny Lad >>>>>>>>> http://www.electriciansforums.co.uk...k/3000/99774-opinions.html&ss=3986j1981550j10

Take your pick from that lot - (as the Irish Navvy may have said.)

 

[telectrix]

Are those bahco ones VDE?

no. just insulated. personal preference. i don't need big knobbly bits on the handles to keep my fingers safe. when i did my apprenticeship, non-insulated tools with a bit of tape wrapped round was the norm.

 

[Tiny Spark]

Draper expert VDE are my Prefered pliers, the high leverage ones.

Although CK are a close 2nd.
Especially love their Combi Cutters!!

 

[TantrumPRO]

I've decided to go Ck once again thanks guys much appreciated for your suggestions!

 

[The Finch]

Yes electrical had an offer the other day on eclipse vde, picked up some pliers just short £10 plus vat

 

[Jaxo]

Bacho for me

 

[rapparee]

Knipex for me

 

[Geordie Spark]

Knipex for me

Woolworths best - bought around 1960.

 

[BLBelfast]

Marvel linesman pliers

 

[ruston]

Woolworths best - bought around 1960.

Lol, I've still got a pair of Lucas Elliot that could still hold their own with any of the best, I wouldn't like to think how old they are.

 

[Geordie Spark]

Lol, I've still got a pair of Lucas Elliot that could still hold their own with any of the best, I wouldn't like to think how old they are.

They don't make cars like they used to either!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=subNOl2wWCc