IRWIN Vise-Grip 11SP Locking C-Clamp with Swivel Pads 11 in
- Material Type: Blend
- Manufacturer Warranty Description: Limited lifetime
- Item Weight: 1.37 pounds
- Color: Silver
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A dependable locking plier from a brand built around that exact mechanism, suited to garage and workshop tasks that call for a jaw that stays clamped on its own.
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ASIN: B00004SBB9Model: VIS11SPCategory: Pliers
Overview
The Irwin VIS11SP is a Vise-Grip style locking plier, built around clamping onto a workpiece and staying shut without the user holding pressure. At around 11 inches long and 0.62 kilograms, it's sized for shop and garage use rather than tight, delicate work.
Vise-Grip pliers lock onto whatever they're clamped to using an adjustment screw in the handle, then release with a lever, which is what sets them apart from a standard plier that only grips while squeezed. That locking action is useful for holding a bolt steady, clamping two pieces together, or standing in for a small vise when nothing else is on hand.
- Vise-Grip style locking plier
- Roughly 11 inches long
- 0.62 kilogram weight
- Lever release mechanism
Who it's for
Good for DIYers and mechanics who want a locking plier for holding, clamping or turning stuck fasteners. Not a substitute for needle nose or wire cutting pliers where a locking jaw gets in the way.
Pros and cons
- Jaws lock shut without constant hand pressure
- Doubles as a makeshift clamp or small vise
- Lever release for quick removal
- Locking jaw is less suited to fine or wire work
- Overall dimension listed as a single figure, so exact reach isn't fully confirmed
- No jaw style detail given, such as curved or straight
Performance notes
The locking mechanism works by tightening an adjustment screw until the jaws clamp with enough force to stay shut on their own, then releasing with a lever built into the handle. That means the plier holds a workpiece without needing constant hand pressure, which is the main reason to reach for a locking plier over a standard one.
Specifications
| Brand | Irwin |
|---|---|
| Model | VIS11SP |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1.37 poundshigher than 73% of 253 pliers |
| Item Dimensions | 11.02 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Blend |
| Color | Silver |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | 11 In. Locking C-Clamp With Swivel Pad |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Limited lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Item Type Name | CLAMP LOCKING 11SP 11"/SW PAD |
| Style Name | Regular C-Clamp |
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Frequently asked questions
How does the Irwin VIS11SP lock in place?
It uses an adjustment screw in the handle to set clamping pressure, then locks shut and releases with a lever, the standard Vise-Grip mechanism.
How long is the VIS11SP?
The listed dimension is about 11.02 inches.
Is this a good plier for wire work?
Not really. Its locking jaw is built for clamping and holding rather than fine or wire work.