Channellock 440 Tongue and Groove Pliers 12 in
- Cutting Width: 2.2 inches
- Material Type: High Carbon Steel
- Grip Type: Channelock Blue
- Handle Material: Alloy Steel, High Carbon Steel
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A solidly built steel plier with a long review history and strong rating, though the one size figure on record is ambiguous enough that dimension-sensitive buyers should double check it.
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ASIN: B00004SBCUModel: 440Category: Pliers
Overview
Weighing 1.3 pounds, the Channellock 440 plier is built from alloy and high carbon steel, with a 4.4 inch measurement on the spec sheet.
At 1.3 pounds this is a substantial tool, heavier than a typical small plier, though the listing does not confirm whether the 4.4 inch figure is overall length or jaw capacity, so buyers should not assume either without checking the product page directly. The alloy and high carbon steel handle construction points to a tool built for grip strength rather than lightweight handling.
- Alloy and high carbon steel handles
- 1.3 lb item weight
- 4.4 inch listed dimension
Who it's for
Right for someone who wants a heavier duty steel plier from an established brand and can confirm sizing separately if exact dimensions matter for their job. Less suited to a buyer who needs a precise overall length locked in before ordering.
Pros and cons
- Alloy and high carbon steel construction
- 4.4 inch spec meaning is unclear
- No jaw type listed
- Lower recent purchase volume than some peers
Performance notes
Alloy and high carbon steel construction generally holds up to repeated gripping and turning better than softer metals, consistent with the 1.3 pound heft here. Without a stated jaw type, though, its suitability for a specific job like pipe work versus general gripping is not something the spec sheet settles.
Specifications
| Brand | CHANNELLOCK |
|---|---|
| Model | 440 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Cutting Width | 2.2 incheshigher than 58% of 198 pliers |
| Item Weight | 1.3 poundshigher than 71% of 253 pliers |
| Item Dimensions L X W | 1.8 × 0.5 inches |
| Item Length | 4.4 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | High Carbon Steel |
| Handle Material | Alloy Steel, High Carbon Steel |
| Color | Black, Blue, Silver |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | 12-inch Straight Jaw Tongue & Groove Pliers |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
| Other details | |
| Grip Type | Channelock Blue |
| Specific Uses For Product | Amateur, Inside, Inside; Amateur, Inside; Professional, Outside |
| Item Type Name | 12-inch Straight Jaw Tongue & Groove Pliers |
| Set Name | 12-inch Straight Jaw |
Closest rivals on specs
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Channellock 440 made from?
Its handles are alloy and high carbon steel, and it weighs 1.3 pounds.