KNIPEX 25 02 160 Plier
- Plier
- 5.1 ounces
- Alloy Steel
- Better rated than 66%
- More reviewed than 71%
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How it ranks among the 311 pliers we track
4.8★ across 1,250 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,250 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
At 5.12 ounces, this Knipex plier is sized 160mm, about 6.3 inches, based on the model number, with an alloy steel handle. Knipex is a German brand known for precision hand tools.
Among Knipex's pliers, 5.12 ounces sits on the light end, sized for a shirt pocket or small tool pouch rather than a full workshop set. Jaw type and grip coating are not spelled out beyond the alloy steel handle material, so confirm those against the product photos if precision matters for your job.
- 160mm (about 6.3 inch) size
- Alloy steel handle
- 5.12 ounces
- 4.8 average rating
Who it's for
Anyone after a compact, lightweight plier from a brand with a strong reputation for hand tool durability will find this one solid. Pass if you need jaw type, grip coating or a specific application confirmed before buying, since the listing is thin on those details.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Compact 160mm size fits a small tool pouch
- Light 5.12 ounce weight
- 4.8 average across 1,250 ratings, the strongest in this group
- Jaw type and grip coating are not specified
- No application guidance beyond the general plier category
Performance notes
160mm puts this among Knipex's smaller pliers, light enough at 5.12 ounces to carry without adding real weight to a tool bag. Reviewers have rated it 4.8 across 1,250 ratings, one of the strongest averages in this batch, though jaw type and grip material beyond alloy steel are not broken out.
Specifications
| Brand | Knipex |
|---|---|
| Model | 25 02 160 |
| Item Weight | 5.1 ounces |
| Handle | Alloy Steel |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in pliers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNIPEX 25 02 160 PlierThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 1,250 | 4.2 / 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 |
| Channellock TG-1 PlierCHANNELLOCK | 4.8 / 5 | 5,900 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the Knipex 25 02 160
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How long is the Knipex 25 02 160?
Based on the model number, 160mm, about 6.3 inches.
What is the handle made of?
Alloy steel, per the listing.
How does it rate compared to other tools in this range?
It holds a 4.8 average across 1,250 ratings, one of the strongest in this batch.