IRWIN Vise-Grip 2078408 Slip Joint Pliers 8 in
- Material Type: Alloy Steel
- Grip Type: ProTouch
- Handle Material: Alloy Steel
- Manufacturer Warranty Description: Limited lifetime
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
Reasonable as a general workshop plier from a known brand; confirm jaw type separately before buying if the job demands one specific profile.
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ASIN: B000BDDG7KModel: 2078408Category: Pliers
Overview
Irwin's 2078408 is a plier with an alloy steel handle, weighing 11.36 ounces. As with several entries in this catalog, the listing doesn't spell out jaw type, so it reads as a general-purpose plier rather than a named style like needle-nose or lineman's.
Irwin's tool lineup covers several plier families, but this specific listing carries only handle material and weight, so shoppers who need a particular jaw profile should verify with Irwin directly before buying. At just over 11 ounces, it sits in a comfortable middle weight for a full-size plier.
- Alloy steel handle
- 11.36 ounces
- Irwin brand tool
- Jaw style not detailed in listing
Who it's for
A fit for buyers stocking a toolbox with a dependable alloy-steel plier who aren't fussy about the exact jaw profile. Skip it if the job calls for a specific jaw style confirmed in advance, since that isn't part of this listing.
Pros and cons
- Alloy steel handle build
- Comfortable mid weight at 11.36 ounces
- Jaw type and length not specified
- No cutting-capacity or grip-style detail listed
Performance notes
Alloy steel construction is chosen for resistance to bending under repeated squeezing, which is the main durability factor in a hand plier used regularly.
Specifications
| Brand | Irwin |
|---|---|
| Model | 2078408 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.71 poundshigher than 53% of 253 pliers |
| Item Dimensions L X W | 10 × 11.1 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Handle Material | Alloy Steel |
| Color | Silver |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | 8" SLIP JOINT PLIERS |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Limited lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Grip Type | ProTouch |
| Specific Uses For Product | clamping |
| Item Type Name | 8" SLIP JOINT PLIERS |
| Set Name | IRWIN VISE-GRIP Pliers Set (10-Piece) |
| Specification Met | ANSI Specification |
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Frequently asked questions
What's the handle made from?
Alloy steel.
How much does it weigh?
11.36 ounces.