KNIPEX 87 01 180 Cobra Pliers
- Cutting Width: 1.5 inches
- Material Type: Plastic
- Grip Type: Ergonomic
- Handle Material: Plastic
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
The highest rated item in this batch, and from a brand known for hand tool quality, though jaw type and adjustment range aren't confirmed by this data set.
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ASIN: B000X4PU26Model: 87 01 180Category: Pliers
Overview
The highest rated item in this batch, and from a brand known for hand tool quality, though jaw type and adjustment range aren't confirmed by this data set.
KNIPEX numbers many of its tools by length in millimeters, and the 180 in this model number is consistent with that pattern, though jaw style and adjustment range aren't stated in this listing's data. KNIPEX is generally regarded as a higher tier hand tool maker, which lines up with the top rating this listing carries.
- KNIPEX plier, model 87 01 180
- Plastic handle
Who it's for
Suits buyers wanting a well rated plier from a respected manufacturer without needing every spec confirmed in advance. Those who need an exact jaw opening or adjustment range spelled out should check the product listing directly.
Pros and cons
- From KNIPEX, a manufacturer known for hand tool quality
- Jaw type and adjustment range not specified
- Handle listed only as plastic
- No seller description provided
Performance notes
The model number's 180 typically corresponds to a tool length in millimeters in KNIPEX's naming convention, but jaw style, adjustment mechanism and opening capacity aren't part of the given attributes, so exact functionality can't be confirmed from the data here.
Where it stands among tongue-and-groove pliers
- #3 most-searched brand and model of the 17 tongue-and-groove pliers lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 5 tongue-and-groove pliers we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Knipex |
|---|---|
| Model | 87 01 180 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Cutting Width | 1.5 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.4 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L X W | 7.8 × 2.5 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Handle Material | Plastic |
| Color | Red |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Knipex - 87 01 180 |
| Other details | |
| Grip Type | Ergonomic |
| Specific Uses For Product | Handling pipes and nuts, self-locking, adjusting to different sizes, providing stability, preventing finger pinching. |
| Item Type Name | Knipex - 87 01 180 |
| Set Name | Knipex Cobra Pliers |
| Specification Met | DIN ISO 8976 |
| Eu Spare Part Availability Duration | 5 years |
Closest rivals on specs
WORKPRO W031473 Mini Water Pump Pliers 4 Inch- Item Weight 0.4 vs 0.15 pounds (+167%)
- Cutting Width 1.5 vs 1 inches (+50%)
Channellock 430 Straight Jaw Tongue and Groove Pliers 10 Inch- Item Weight 0.4 vs 0.94 pounds (-57%)
- Cutting Width 1.5 vs 2 inches (-25%)
Frequently asked questions
What does the model number 87 01 180 mean?
KNIPEX typically encodes tool length in millimeters in its model numbers, so the 180 likely refers to length, though this isn't stated outright in the listing data.
What is the handle made of?
Plastic, per the listing attributes.