CHANNELLOCK

Channellock 317 Plier

Plier
8.8 ounces
High Carbon Steel

4.8/ 5 on Amazon934Amazon ratings100+bought last month4.1ProductDome score

Better rated than 66%
More reviewed than 61%

Medium confidenceLast refreshed Aug 4, 2026Amazon data + ProductDome analysis · methodology

Best forYou want a single trusted brand plier to round out your toolbox

A single Channellock plier for buyers who trust the brand's hand tools and want one added to their kit, with buyer ratings among the strongest in this batch.

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ProductDome scorecard

How it ranks among the 311 pliers we track

4.1/ 5ProductDome scoreMedium confidence

Owner satisfaction · 56% of scorecategory median 4.7★4.8

4.8★ across 934 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.

Evidence strength · 17% of scorecategory median 637 ratings3.7

934 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.

Buyer demand · 11% of score2.7

100+ bought on Amazon last month.

Data quality · 11% of score2.5

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

Channellock's 317 plier keeps things simple: one tool, 8.8 ounces, a high carbon steel handle instead of a plastic grip. Nothing else about jaw shape or length is specified in the listing data.

Where some pliers lean on plastic or rubber overmolded grips, this one is built with a high carbon steel handle, a tradeoff that favors durability under repeated use over cushioned comfort. The listing doesn't specify jaw shape, so buyers relying on a particular nose profile should check photos first.

Brand: Channellock
Model: 317
Handle material: high carbon steel
Item weight: 8.8 oz

Who it's for

Tradespeople or DIYers who want a single, well regarded plier brand added to their kit rather than a full multi piece set. Not the pick for someone needing a specific jaw style confirmed in advance.

Strengths and trade-offs

Drawn from this product's published specifications.

What stands out

Light at 8.8 ounces for easy handling
High carbon steel handle built to last
Near top rating at 4.8 across 934 reviews

What to check first

Jaw style and length not specified
Sold as a single tool, not a set

Performance notes

At 8.8 ounces, the 317 is light enough for extended one handed use without hand fatigue. The high carbon steel handle is built to hold up under repeated squeezing and torque better than a stamped or plastic handle would.

Specifications

Brand	CHANNELLOCK
Model	317
Item Weight	8.8 ounces
Handle	High Carbon Steel

How it compares

This product against the closest alternatives we track in pliers.

Product	Amazon rating	Ratings	ProductDome score
Channellock 317 PlierThis product	4.8 / 5	934	4.1 / 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

Frequently asked

Questions about the CHANNELLOCK 317

Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".

What is the Channellock 317 handle made of?

High carbon steel, according to the listed spec.

How much does the Channellock 317 weigh?

8.8 ounces.

Does the Channellock 317 come as a set?

No, it's listed as a single plier.