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SST_Russ · 05-11-2012, 10:05 AM

Hi all,

I found this site by researching what are the most liked tools in the industry.
I am having a hard time choosing what linemans pliers to pick up.

Can you help me to decide?

KLEIN journeymans or
Knipex 09 12 240 http://www.knipex-tools.us/index.php...7&groupID=1362

I am currently in school taking a security system technician course.
It involves alarm systems, access systems, surveillance systems. Mostly low voltage stuff except when we tap into a 120v branch circuit.

HARRY304E · 05-11-2012, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SST_Russ

Hi all,

I found this site by researching what are the most liked tools in the industry.
I am having a hard time choosing what linemans pliers to pick up.

Can you help me to decide?

KLEIN journeymans or
Knipex 09 12 240 http://www.knipex-tools.us/index.php...7&groupID=1362

I am currently in school taking a security system technician course.
It involves alarm systems, access systems, surveillance systems. Mostly low voltage stuff except when we tap into a 120v branch circuit.

I would buy the Klein's there are no better pliers

Welcome to the forum enjoy the fun and games......

HARRY304E · 05-12-2012, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SST_Russ

Hi all,

I found this site by researching what are the most liked tools in the industry.
I am having a hard time choosing what linemans pliers to pick up.

Can you help me to decide?

KLEIN journeymans or
Knipex 09 12 240 http://www.knipex-tools.us/index.php...7&groupID=1362

I am currently in school taking a security system technician course.
It involves alarm systems, access systems, surveillance systems. Mostly low voltage stuff except when we tap into a 120v branch circuit.

BTW I'm glad it's sunny there too...

360max · 05-12-2012, 01:36 AM

I have to agree with Cletis's brother, Harry, that klein does make the best pliers in the industry, hands down the best!!!

CanadianBrad · 05-12-2012, 02:53 AM

I'm a fan of Klein Tools lineman's pliers, simply because I haven't used anything else. I'll be picking up a pair of the Knipex, however, as soon as I spot them hanging on the rack. I picked up some Knipex side cutters and Cobra channel-locks already, and I'm quite impressed with the quality of both. Never had to deal with a warranty for either, but I'd take that into consideration as well.

Good to meet ya, Russ. Always nice to see another Canadian face on here.

SST_Russ · 05-12-2012, 09:53 PM

Thanks for the feedback and welcome. I hope to learn here and share what knowledge I have as well.

kennydmeek · 05-12-2012, 10:03 PM

Around here we call 'em Kleins....even if they ain't... Anything else nobody knows what you're talking about...

CanadianBrad · 05-13-2012, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by kennydmeek

Around here we call 'em Kleins....even if they ain't... Anything else nobody knows what you're talking about...

It's true. My third day on the job, I asked to borrow a pair of side-cutting pliers from my journeyman. He gave me... side cutters. Which, in fact, are correctly known as diagonal-cutting pliers. I also asked for a #2 Robertson screwdriver, which is actually more commonly known as a #8.

Now, they're lineman's pliers, or Kleins. And side-cutters, not diagonal-cutting pliers. And #8 Robertsons. Just keeps things simpler. Easier for me to re-learn the language than a guy who's been speaking it for 30 years.

brian john · 05-13-2012, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by kennydmeek

Around here we call 'em Kleins....even if they ain't... Anything else nobody knows what you're talking about...

Kenny there was a teacher at the local that would took off points the apprentices grade for calling them Kleins. He wanted them called 9" linemen's pliers.

I have tried Channellocks, Sears (was an emergency purchase) and always went back to Kleins.

Turtle3000 · 05-13-2012, 11:10 PM

I have had both, and I prefer the Knipex. I think it comes down to your personal preference man. Quality on both is about the same. I will say though if your tools are exposed to any weather some of the Knipex stuff comes stainless steel plated, and doesn't rust.

SST_Russ · 05-14-2012, 12:27 AM

Hi turtle
I just bought some knipex tape pulling/crimping linesman pliers.

I read in quite a few places that the kliens are not what they used to be.

And all my other tools are orange so I had to be color coordinated :-)

ElectroBrian · 05-14-2012, 02:37 PM

Both are good buys but I prefer Klein myself.