IRWIN 2078218 Plier
- Plier
- 8 ounces
- Comfort Grip
- Better rated than 66%
A lightweight, comfort-grip Irwin plier best bought when you already know the model fits your needs.
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How it ranks among the 311 pliers we track
4.8★ across 0 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
0 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
300+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
This Irwin plier pairs a comfort grip handle with a light 8 ounce build, best matched to buyers replacing or recognizing a known model number.
Irwin's tool lineup covers a wide range of pliers, and this listing narrows down to two facts: a cushioned comfort grip handle and an 8 ounce weight. Jaw type, length, and cutting capacity are not given, so this is best matched against a model number you already recognize rather than shopped by feature.
- 8 ounce weight
- Comfort grip handle
- Model 2078218
- Irwin brand
Who it's for
Buyers replacing a specific Irwin plier model who recognize 2078218 from a previous purchase or a parts list. Less useful for anyone comparing pliers by jaw type or size, since those details are not listed.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Comfort grip handle
- Light at 8 ounces
- Jaw type not specified
- Length not listed
- Cutting capacity unknown
Performance notes
At 8 ounces, this plier is light enough for extended one-handed use, and the comfort grip handle is meant to reduce hand fatigue during repeated squeezing, though the listing does not specify jaw style or cutting capacity.
Specifications
| Brand | Irwin |
|---|---|
| Model | 2078218 |
| Item Weight | 8 ounces |
| Handle | Comfort Grip |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in pliers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRWIN 2078218 PlierThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 0 | 2.7 / 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 |
| 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 Irwin 2078218
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What handle does the Irwin 2078218 have?
A comfort grip handle, per the listing.
How much does it weigh?
8 ounces.