Channellock OF-1 Plier
- Plier
- 2.97 pounds
- Pvc,Steel
- Better rated than 66%
A heavier steel plier suited to jobsite leverage work rather than delicate bench tasks, from a brand built around forged tool durability.
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How it ranks among the 311 pliers we track
4.8★ across 264 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
264 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
50+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
Weighing just under 3 pounds, the Channellock OF-1 plier combines a steel body with PVC-coated handles, built for jobsite leverage rather than pocket carry.
Channellock has built its name on forged steel pliers made for tradesmen, and the near 3 pound weight here fits that tradition rather than a lightweight electronics plier. PVC over steel handles trade a bit of comfort for durability on a jobsite.
- Steel and PVC construction
- 2.97 pound weight
- Channellock OF-1 model
- Built for high-leverage gripping
Who it's for
Fits tradespeople who want a heavy steel plier that can take repeated high-leverage use. Not a match for anyone wanting a light pocket plier for fine work.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Steel construction built for leverage
- PVC-coated handles resist wear
- Channellock trade-grade manufacturing
- Nearly 3 pounds, heavier than pocket pliers
- No jaw capacity or length specified
Performance notes
PVC-coated steel handles resist wear better than bare metal while still transmitting the leverage a nearly 3 pound plier is built to apply. The added mass helps with grip torque but makes the tool less suited to prolonged one-handed use.
Specifications
| Brand | CHANNELLOCK |
|---|---|
| Model | OF-1 |
| Item Weight | 2.97 pounds |
| Handle | Pvc,Steel |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in pliers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channellock OF-1 PlierThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 264 | 4.0 / 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 |
| 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 OF-1
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What are the Channellock OF-1 plier handles made of?
PVC over a steel body.
How heavy is the Channellock OF-1?
It weighs 2.97 pounds.
Is the Channellock OF-1 a compact plier?
No, its near 3 pound weight points to a larger, higher-leverage tool rather than a pocket plier.