Channellock Channel Lock
- Plier
- 8 ounces
- Plastic
A lightweight Channellock plier with a plastic handle, useful for general gripping tasks though jaw capacity is not published here.
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How it ranks among the 311 pliers we track
4.7★ across 161 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
161 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 GS-3 is a plier with a plastic handle and a listed weight of 8 ounces, carrying Channellock's long standing name in hand tool pliers for general gripping tasks.
Channellock has built its reputation on gripping hand tools, and the GS-3 model continues that focus with a plastic handled plier weighing 8 ounces. No jaw length, capacity or joint style is published in this listing, so buyers comparing against tongue and groove or slip joint pliers by size will need to check Channellock's own spec sheet. The listing carries a 4.7 star rating across 161 reviews and 100 units bought in the past month.
- Plastic handle construction
- 8 ounce listed weight
- Channellock GS-3 model
- 4.7 star rating, 161 reviews
Who it's for
This suits buyers who want a lightweight, plastic handled plier from an established brand for general gripping tasks around the house or shop. It is less useful for anyone needing a specific jaw capacity or metal handle grip, since neither is confirmed here.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Light 8 ounce weight for easy handling
- Plastic handle reduces overall weight
- Channellock brand name in pliers
- Jaw capacity not published
- Plastic handle instead of all metal
- No tooth pattern or joint style listed
Performance notes
At 8 ounces the GS-3 is light enough for extended one handed use, and the plastic handle trades some of the grip feel of an all metal plier for lower weight. Jaw opening and tooth pattern are not listed, so its capacity for larger fasteners or pipe cannot be confirmed from this data.
Specifications
| Brand | CHANNELLOCK |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 8 ounces |
| Handle | Plastic |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in pliers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channellock Channel LockThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 161 | 3.9 / 5 |
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| 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 pliers
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the handle made of on the Channellock GS-3?
The listing specifies a plastic handle.
How much does the GS-3 plier weigh?
It is listed at 8 ounces.
What is the jaw capacity of the GS-3?
The listing does not publish jaw opening or capacity figures.