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KNIPEX - 87 01 400 Tools - Cobra XL Water Pump Pliers (8701400US), 16-Inch

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Size: 16-Inch


Features

  • Precision Grade Performance Tools
  • The Number 1 Choice Of Tradesman Worldwide
  • Comfortable In Use And Quality Assured Design
  • it To Match The Needs In The Shop, At Home Or In The Service Field
  • Each Tool Is Proven And Tested For Durability And Function In Real World Use And Conditions

Description

Made In Wuppertal-Cronenberg, Germany. In Addition To Quality, Innovation And Performance, Other Important Cornerstones Are Sustainable Actions And Value-Guided Orientation. Self locking on pipes and nuts (view larger).No more time-consuming test-adjusting to achieve the correct size. With the Knipex Cobra XL water pump pliers, you can simply position the upper jaw to the workpiece, push the button, and close the lower jaw. The 16-inch Cobra XL (model 87 01 400) offers the power and comfort of water pump pliers while being lighter in weight and having a greater gripping capacity than comparable pipe wrenches. It can grip a 3-1/2-inch pipe coupling and weighs 50 percent less than 2-inch pipe wrenches, which have a much lower gripping capacity. With its compact length of 16 inches, the Cobra XL is perfect for the plumber‘s tool box. The unique self-locking adjustment and induction hardened gripping teeth means that once it's set, it stays. There's no slipping and no need to waste strength squeezing the pliers — ensuring operator safety and more efficient work. Cobra's unique jaw configuration can grip any shape object — flat, round, hex, or square. It also eliminates nut burring to avoid stripping pipes, nuts, or bolts. Additionally, the Cobra's newly redesigned adjustment provides 30 percent more gripping capacity than previous models.A simple push of the patented push button adjustment maintains jaw size setting and gives you the correct size opening every time. Just position the upper jaw to the workpiece, push the button, adjust the opening, and close the lower jaw. And it's easily done with just one hand for trouble- free operation in confined spaces. Cobra water pump pliers are constructed from chrome vanadium electric steel, an innovative high alloy, oil tempered steel that ensures longevity. Their thin head design helps you get into spaces other pliers can't, so there's no need to change tools when working in tight confines. And you'll also be able to say goodbye to blood blisters you get with other gripping pliers. With safety its first priority, Knipex has designed a built-in pinch guard that prevents blood blisters on your hand.Patented push button system (view larger).Quality in Every DetailSometimes we give our pliers a really hard time. We try to destroy them to find out what makes them good and long-lasting. Because we don't want to leave anything to chance, we take a long, careful look. The steel Knipex uses is precisely hardened with a maximum of 0.8 percent carbon and defined parts of chromium and vanadium, guaranteeing optimum cutting performance and service life — even though it requires special production and costs a bit more. But our high product demands require this.The rivet of our high-leverage diagonal cutter also has to stand up to a lot of stress. That's why we literally give it backup: we forge it straight onto the pliers. This means extra effort as we have to precision mill the rivet to a few hundredth millimeters. But satisfied users are worth this effort.Knipex also looks closely at the small details. The angles, the sharpness, the hardness, the toughness of the cutting edges. The precision and smooth movement of the joint. The handle design and the finish. We keep reviewing these subjects, we research, we test, and we improve our pliers.About KnipexHeadquartered in Wuppertal, Germany, Knipex is an independently-owned family enterprise steeped in tradition and specializing in the manufacturing of high-quality pliers. It all started back in 1882 when C. Gustav Putsch set up his own forge shop in Cronenberg (now a suburb of Wuppertal), and the company is now run by a fourth generation of that family. The world's leading brand in pliers today, Knipex is focused on the performance, service life, and ergonomics of its tools in order to meet the high expectations of professional users.87 01 400 XL Cobra Pliers, 16-InchAt a GlanceAdjustment at the touch of a button directly on the workpieceFast, firm adjustment directly on the workpieceSelf-locking on pipes and nuts: no slipping on the workpiece and low hand force requiredGripping surfaces with special hardened teethPinch guard prevents operators' fingers from being pinchedChrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, forged and oil-hardened See larger image. SpecificationsJaw capacity: Up to 3-1/2-inch for round and 3-3/4-inch for hexAdjustment positions: 27Length: 16 inchesWeight: 42.8 ouncesHandles: Plastic coating P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); From the Manufacturer Fast adjustment directly on the work piece eliminates time- consuming test adjusting of the correct opening size. Just position the upper jaw to the work piece, push button on pliers and move close the lower jaw. Once adjusted the pliers self-lock on pipes and nuts with no slipping. Optimized shape jaw will grip round, square and hex shaped material. The box joint design provides high stability because of the double guide. See more

Brand: Knipex Tools LP


Material: Blend


Product Dimensions: 18"L x 4"W


Color: Multi


Handle Material: Plastic


Item Weight: 2.62 Pounds


Specific Uses For Product: Service Field


Specification Met: DIN ISO 8976


Grip Type: Ergonomic


Cutting Width: 3.75 Inches


Brand: ‎Knipex Tools LP


Material: ‎Blend


Product Dimensions: ‎18"L x 4"W


Color: ‎Multi


Handle Material: ‎Plastic


Item Weight: ‎2.62 Pounds


Specific Uses For Product: ‎Service Field


Specification Met: ‎DIN ISO 8976


Grip Type: ‎Ergonomic


Cutting Width: ‎3.75 Inches


UPC: ‎843221003142


Global Trade Identification Number: ‎42


Manufacturer: ‎Knipex Tools


Part Number: ‎87 01 400 US


Item Weight: ‎2.62 pounds


Item model number: ‎Knipex - 87 01 400 US #2


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: ‎No


Size: ‎16-Inch


Style: ‎Classic


Finish: ‎Brushed


Pattern: ‎Pliers


Shape: ‎Rectangular


Item Package Quantity: ‎1


Number Of Pieces: ‎1


Included Components: ‎Knipex - 87 01 400 US #2


Batteries Included?: ‎No


Batteries Required?: ‎No


Date First Available: February 4, 2004


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • They punch above their weight and come in very handy!
Size: 4-Inch
Incredible durability! You can easily tell that these pliers are forged and forged well. They certainly aren't cheap cast metal that will twist and fracture. These are solid and durable, capable of work far beyond what their size might suggest. The way they are engineered allows you to adjust them to the nut/bolt/pipe you are working on and then push using only the "top" handle. You don't need to squeeze hard to hold the grip, the design does that for you. Also, these pliers are lighter and slimmer than you might think. These are easily carried even in the 5th pocket of jeans. I carry them in a leather "front pocket organizer" along with a Swiss Army Knife and a small flashlight. They've come in handy many times, most recently when helping out someone with a dead car battery. They had no way to remove the dead battery to get it to the charger that was indoors. These pliers took care of that easily. I have not had any issues with rust on these even though they experience contact with water and sweat fairly often. I just try to wipe them off and maybe put some oil on them every so often to help prevent rust in the future. They did seem a bit expensive at first but I'm sure I'll never need to replace them since they are so durable and well-made. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2025 by Michael A.

  • Extremely easy to work with and blows away the other brands
Size: 10-Inch
I haven't used these an awful lot as they've been in a tool box that I have set up for taking to remote locations. I got in that habit several years ago when I had to do repairs to my parents' house after they passed but before we sold it. Anyway, after getting more and more frustrated with the pliers I do have -- everything from Channellock to Craftsman -- I got these to use when I need them. Boy, are they the ticket. Don't even buy the other brands, including Klein, unless you're need them for strictly electrical work. I can't speak to the durability of this tool -- you'll have to get that information elsewhere -- but they are far easier to use than the standard pair of pliers, including Channellock (which I have never understood the draw to; mine are borderline crap, but that's for another review). This morning I needed to tighten the faucet knobs on the washing machine water faucet due to getting a new washing machine. I initially couldn't do it by hand and the bigger pliers I first grabbed weren't working effectively. The only reason I didn't get these first is because I thought they were too small. Even if they were, they still worked, and they worked easily. I think the button push for the sizing is something to get used to, but I like it. In other tasks, it didn't slip when I set it, unlike other -- including supposedly high end -- pliers. Look, I get these cost a lot and that's why I've hesitated to get them. But it seems every time I invest in a quality tool, I'm glad I did. Between the lack of frustration to the (usual) durability, with tools, you almost always get what you pay for. I ordered the bigger size of these this morning to keep in my (regular) tool chest for adjustments I do on a (sometimes) weekly and all the time monthly basis. They'll be a welcome addition. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2025 by scott_from_dallas

  • Major rust damage from factory -- Review Edited
Size: 10-Inch
These Knipex pliers arrived with major rust damage. They were still seemingly factory-sealed but it's as though they were packaged with some water or other corrosive substance. I will be exchanging these and if the new pliers come rust-free I will edit my review. Edit: I received my new pair of pliers and have changed the review to a solid 4 stars. They're very nice pliers -- mechanically-speaking. They're easy to adjust even with one hand and the mechanism isn't too hard. Hoping these don't rusty easy but only time will tell. Edit 2: After getting some more time with these pliers I'm updating my review again to give them 5 stars. These things are absolute beasts and can grab anything. The metal they're made of is extremely high quality and they do not lose any sharpness to their teeth no matter what you're grabbing. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2025 by EZ EZ

  • Tiny but mighty!
Size: 4-Inch
Way smaller then you think, I mean like tiny small, if you have never seen a pair in real life, prepare yourself. My first thought after opening the box was, “oh, how cute, Barbie’s first pair of channel locks”. These little bastards have some grip! I’m a plumber, I had a favorite pair of short handled 7” channies that I inadvertently donated to a customer by forgetting them under his sink. I have been lost and adrift without them and I was looking for a replacement, most “small” channel locks still have pretty long handles, and that’s the problem. A small, short pair of channels let you get in on those supply lines under tight sinks or get a couple more turns on a toilet closet nut. Most things in plumbing are usually “slightly tighter then hand tight”, these little buggers make it a sinch. Bonus, they easily ride in a pocket with my flashlight, utility knife, and shapie. My only gripe, if it even qualifies as one, is I wish they would of put a small hole in the end of one handle for a lanyard. I’m sure at some point, I will be “donating” these guys as well. Plus everything is cooler with some tactical, para cord knots. You can keep all the expensive “multi tools” these do what all them don’t, work as a highly functional pair of pliers. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2025 by Amazon Customer Amazon Customer

  • High-Quality Pliers with Great Grip and Control!
Size: 10-Inch
The KNIPEX Cobra Water Pump Pliers (8701250) are fantastic! The 10-inch size is perfect for getting a good grip on both smaller and medium-sized pipes. The adjustable jaw allows for quick and easy adjustments, which means you can use them for a variety of tasks. The grip is super comfortable, and the ergonomic design ensures that you don’t get tired after extended use. The build quality is solid—these pliers feel sturdy and durable, and the red handles not only look great but also provide a non-slip grip, even when your hands are a little sweaty. I’ve used them for everything from plumbing jobs to automotive repairs, and they’ve held up perfectly. Highly recommend these for anyone who needs a reliable, heavy-duty set of pliers for everyday tasks! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2025 by JIANMIN WEI

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