I am not a tool tart just a practical person!

[The Ghost]

I must say that these are brilliant! Cable stripper, reamer, cutter (very good) pliers, crimper. So up a ladder this one tool can do most operations for terminating cables and a few handy things besides that. I thought bit expensive but... I am not a tool tart though. I was shown these and thought about it then yeh just did it. Really please so much less to swap and carry.

 

[Rpa07]

When everyone says expensive @ £45 or so - let's face it you couldn't make a pair yourself and they'll last 2 years + if you don't lose them. That's money well spent!
I do believe that there is nothing stopping you now @Vortigern - off you go!

 

[onions1066]

I bought these to keep in my pocket at all times. Saved be 100s of trips back to my tool bag or van.

 

[Rpa07]

There's no doubt that they are very pretty - don't tell the wife I said that though!

 

[SparkyChick]

Knipex Installation Pliers

Love them. Had mine for about 12 months, used them on every job. Can't fault them.

 

[Gavin John Hyde]

when in the forces i developed a condition known as shiny metal syndrome. i accumulated allsorts of random tools and bits of kit. i didnt particularly have a need for. it was just shiny and new and looked like it might be useful.
I had tools that i did not even know there purpose or what they were for. had it just in case though.

 

[Rpa07]

It's amazing how much kit we need to do this job to cover every eventuality. I was trying to categorise tools for specific jobs as I work from a car and space is premium BUT when I get that van it will all be in one very strong steel box on 4x 15" wheels (with an engine if I can afford one!)
Ps - I like tools too! @Gavin John Hyde

 

[The Ghost]

They are also great for scoring the sheath of flexibles.

 

[Rpa07]

They are also great for scoring the sheath of flexibles.

Alright, don't go on! We all know that you've got new pliers!

 

[ruston]

I think I might... Why did you post that-Damn

 

[Specialist]

when in the forces i developed a condition known as shiny metal syndrome. i accumulated allsorts of random tools and bits of kit. i didnt particularly have a need for. it was just shiny and new and looked like it might be useful.
I had tools that i did not even know there purpose or what they were for. had it just in case though.

It's ok Gavin your among friends here, we won't judge you .
Sadly though I have to tell you, there is no known cure for your illness. There is however temporary pain relief available by aquiring more shiny objects

 

[Andy78]

I've seen these for a while now and been wondering why they get such good reviews. They look clunky, overly large, and awkward. Is it a case of trying them out ?

 

[sparkdog]

Hmmm very nice!

 

[Wilko]

Think I know what this week's beer money's going on

 

[Rpa07]

Knipex Installation Pliers

Love them. Had mine for about 12 months, used them on every job. Can't fault them.

I've a feeling that the same thought went through SCs mind and look what happened Andy78!

I've seen these for a while now and been wondering why they get such good reviews. They look clunky, overly large, and awkward. Is it a case of trying them out ?

 

[Specialist]

I've seen these for a while now and been wondering why they get such good reviews. They look clunky, overly large, and awkward. Is it a case of trying them out ?

It's gonna cost you to find out unless you can find some nice person to let you try theirs, good luck with that one

 

[gazdkw82]

iv been looking at these for a while myself.

They do look long and awkward looking. Glad to know you've rated them highly. Maybe they will be on my xmas list

 

[Specialist]

I've a feeling that the same thought went through SCs mind and look what happened Andy78!

Could be wrong but I've a suspicion that SC was a tool junkie before she came into the electrical trade

 

[David M]

I've seen these for a while now and been wondering why they get such good reviews. They look clunky, overly large, and awkward. Is it a case of trying them out ?

I tried some out and didn't like them, well not entirely dis-liked. I keep them in my "occasional use" tool kit, that I keep in my car so I don't have to lug round loads of tools to do a quick small job. But for day to day I just couldn't get comfy using them, I guess I'm just old school

 

[Specialist]

Anyone looked at or used the Milwaukee 6 in 1 pliers ?.