Knipex pliers are widely recognized by tool users as one of the best brands out there. ... Knipex Cobra pliers were found to be better than other water pumps in that they were more durable and harder to damage and they were also found to have a stronger grip.

What is special about Knipex?

Knipex has built up a reputation of being a strong innovator in its field with products like self-locking water pump pliers ("Alligator" pliers), precision push-button water pump pliers ("Cobra" pliers), high-leverage mini bolt cutters ("Cobolt" cutters) and parallel jaw, ratchet action wrenches ("Pliers Wrench").

Are Knipex pliers any good?

Knipex says it has considerably reduced the weight of these pliers by around 10 per cent and they feel really good in the hand. ... Of course a major feature on the pliers is the gripping mechanism. You just push the button and it grips nicely without slipping. It's a great all rounder for plumbing and heating work.