CHANNELLOCK 428 Plier
- Plier
- 5.8 ounces
- High Carbon Steel
A durable high carbon steel plier from an established brand, worth considering for general shop use where jaw capacity is not the deciding factor.
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How it ranks among the 311 pliers we track
4.7★ across 321 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
321 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 311 pliers we track - how the scorecard works · full pliers data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The Channellock 428 is a plier built with high carbon steel handles, a material choice aimed at durability under repeated use. At 5.8 ounces it is light enough for extended one handed gripping tasks.
Channellock's 400 series pliers are a long running line, and the high carbon steel construction noted here is chosen for strength and resistance to wear compared to lighter alloys. Beyond the handle material and weight, this listing does not specify jaw style or capacity, so buyers relying on a specific jaw opening should confirm that separately.
- High carbon steel handle
- 5.8 oz weight
- Channellock 428 model
- General purpose plier
Who it's for
A fit for someone who wants a durable, long established brand plier for general gripping and turning tasks. Not the choice for anyone who needs a documented jaw capacity for a specific fastener or pipe size.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- High carbon steel construction for durability
- Light at 5.8 ounces for extended use
- Jaw style and capacity are not listed
- No stated dimensions beyond weight
Performance notes
High carbon steel handles are chosen over softer alloys for their resistance to bending under load, which matters most when a plier sees repeated heavy use rather than occasional light tasks. At under 6 ounces, hand fatigue over long sessions should be less of a concern than with heavier models.
Specifications
| Brand | CHANNELLOCK |
|---|---|
| Model | 428 |
| Item Weight | 5.8 ounces |
| Handle | High Carbon Steel |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in pliers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHANNELLOCK 428 PlierThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 321 | 4.0 / 5 |
| KNIPEX 87 01 250 PlierKnipex | 4.9 / 5 | 29,500 | 4.7 / 5 |
| CRAFTSMAN CMHT82547 PlierCraftsman | 4.7 / 5 | 12,000 | 4.6 / 5 |
| IRWIN 2078216 PlierIrwin | 4.8 / 5 | 9,296 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Klein D248-9ST PlierKlein | 4.8 / 5 | 6,158 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the CHANNELLOCK 428
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the Channellock 428 made of?
High carbon steel handles.
How much does it weigh?
5.8 ounces.