IRWIN VISE-GRIP Pliers & Wrench Set, 4-Piece (2078705), Blue

CONSTRUCTION> Smaller, and lighter construction than a 9" Irwin Vice-Grip pliers. Irwin 15-9LN Vise Grip 2-7/8-Inch Jaw Capacity 9-Inch Long Nose Plier with Wire Cutter> Much better built (even though "made in China") than the cheaper copies. Most specifically the jaws are hard steel and stay sharp. The teeth of copies flatten under strain and do not hold as well>>> The action is smoother than that of cheaper copies but even so, can be enhanced by working automotive grease into all the moving parts.> These are small tools which puts them into a "moderate duty" category---a guy with normal strength can damage them. Not easily, but they can be overstressed.GREAT WEED PULLERS> Irwin Long-Nose Locking Pliers are terrific for pulling up small saplings, 1/8" to 1/4" diameter (maybe a little larger in soft soil). The strength you'd normally have to put into griping the sapling can be put into pulling. So you can easily pull larger saplings than you could by hand.> Arguably, the larger model is easier to grip for this purpose (gripping and pulling), but is considerably heavier. The 6" model can comfortably be carried in a pants pocket.> Blue painter's masking tape can improve the grip, and can be easily removed and replaced. ScotchBlue Painter's Tape, Multi-Use, .94-Inch by 60-Yard> The design of the Long-Nose jaws means that you don't constantly have to adjust the adjustment screw. Once properly adjusted, just grip the smaller saplings (~1/8") by the tip, thicker by the middle, and thickest (~1/4") by the inside teeth. Note that the Long-Nose jaw models are much better for this purpose than the "curved" or "straight" jaw models.> You can pull weeds other than tree saplings (such as vines with long taproots) if there is a stem you can grab.> When pulling weeds, grip with the pliers nearly vertical, so that the teeth grip across the stem.> You can unscrew the adjustment screw all the way, pass it through a length of chain, and reinstall it. With an inch or so of chain you can attach a small carabineer and hang it from a belt loop. Or you can attach a longer chain, say to a wreaking bar for more leverage in pulling weeds Stanley 55-526 21-Inch Wonder Bar X21 Pry BarOTHER USES> Great hook removers for fishermen (keep them soaked in WD-40 to prevent rusting).> Not quite "needle-nose" pliers, but handy in many application when working with electrical wire, or other wire. Includes a wire cutter, which works well for moderately thick soft wire.ALTERNATIVE> Triplett Longlocker pliers are just a tad lower quality, but are stretched out to 15", which means you don't have to bend down to pull weeds Triplett TT-200 LONGLOCKERS Carbon Steel 15" Extended Reach Locking Pliers with Cushioned Grips, 1-13/16" Width, 11/16" Height> Click on “Stoney” just below the product title to see my other reviews, or leave a comment to ask a question.

These will last forever great brand and quality!

Perfect set of simple homeowner tools. I added them to my toolbag, and they've come in very handy already. I'm not a professional handyman, I just need to do the occasional tinkering around the house. And these are great for that. I found them to be strong and functional, exactly as you would expect of each type of tool in the set. I've used all of them.

I think the product was not stored under stable conditions. There was a little bit of rust around the joints on the piece. Nothing that ruins the function though.

Nice set for the price. All 4 tools feel good in the hand. The only problem I have run into is that the Adjustable wrench does not seem locked in place once you have set it. Every time you have to take the wrench off the nut, to get another turn, you will have to adjust it again. My old Crescent wrench will stay locked in place. All in all a good set of tools for the price. For just around the house jobs I could see them lasting a lifetime. I have used mine at work for the last 6 months and the slip joint pliers are showing a fair amount of wear, but I was using them on broken Tungsten carbide end-mills and other jobs they are not made for.

Overall, Irwin Vise-Grip makes some of my favorite hand tools, without spending a lot of money. They may cost more than cheaper tools, but in this case I feel like they were worth it.

I liked the quick shipping and cost.I am very disappointed in Quality of this new visegrip tool, very loose and sloppy.I only wanted a second pair of needle nose vise grips of the same size as my old one from 1989.There is nothing wrong with my 1989 needle nose vise grips, as a matter of fact the old 1989 vise grip is Better than this new 2024 vise grip same brand same size, poor quality.Now I have to smash the rivets tighter to align the needle nose and reduce the slop.Shame on the manufacturers.

What can you say, original Vise Grips, they work.