Knipex side cutters

[ashg285]

Hi guys looking at getting a set of these as my ck ones are on there last legs. Which ones do you recommend as I no there's high leverage ones aswell.

Cheers

Ash

 

[malcolmsanford]

Knipex are good but I personally like Bacho tools. But to be honest most tools are a personal preference, if you like Knipex or they are being sold on an offer, then by all means get them

 

[MarkieSparkie]

As Malcolm says most tools and particularly hand tools are personal preference. The drawback to the high-leverage types is they usually feel over large in the hand and consequently not very comfortable use. Comfort is a most important quality with cutters because they will be in you hand for long periods of time when 2nd fixing.

 

[Guest123]

Knipex or Bahco, 180mm.

I like both, have Bahco at the mo though.

 

[Marvo]

I've had a couple of pairs of Knipex sidecutters for a few years, I don't rate them as spectacular but I have no complaints either. If you had CK for a while then maybe stick with CK, they're also good and it's what you're used to. As already stated it's mostly just a preference and price decision.

 

[ashg285]

cheers for your replies. Il have a look at the bahco ones aswell. Just fancy a change from ck.

cheers

Ash