Channellock GLS-3 GripLock Pliers Set 3 Piece
- Cutting Width: 12.5 inches
- Material Type: High Carbon Steel
- Grip Type: Ergonomic
- Handle Material: Alloy Steel
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A heavy, alloy steel handled plier built for leverage-heavy work such as glazing, worth it if your task matches that weight class.
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ASIN: B002XMOYW8Model: GLS-3Category: Pliers
Overview
Alloy steel handles and a 2.43 pound weight set the GLS-3 plier apart from lighter household pliers, pointing toward leverage-heavy work such as glazing.
This plier's weight, close to two and a half pounds, is unusual for a hand tool of its size, which usually signals a longer handle or reinforced jaw built for leverage-heavy tasks like running or nipping glass rather than fine wire work.
- Alloy steel handle construction
- 2.43 pound item weight
- Model GLS-3
- Rated 4.8 out of 5 from reported buyers
Who it's for
Suits glaziers or tradespeople handling glass or similarly demanding materials who need a heavier, alloy steel handled plier. Not a fit for anyone wanting a lightweight plier for everyday household use.
Pros and cons
- Alloy steel handles add rigidity
- Weight suits leverage-heavy tasks
- At 2.43 pounds, heavier than typical household pliers
- Not suited to fine, lightweight work
Performance notes
The alloy steel handles add rigidity and weight compared with lighter stamped-steel pliers, which typically means more resistance to flex under load at the cost of extra hand fatigue over long use.
Specifications
| Brand | CHANNELLOCK |
|---|---|
| Model | GLS-3 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Cutting Width | 12.5 incheshigher than 99% of 198 pliers |
| Item Weight | 2.43 poundshigher than 87% of 253 pliers |
| Item Dimensions L X W | 15 × 9 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | High Carbon Steel |
| Handle Material | Alloy Steel |
| Color | Blue |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Unit^Instruction Guide |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
| Other details | |
| Grip Type | Ergonomic |
| Specific Uses For Product | Gripping |
| Item Type Name | Channel Lock - GLS-3 |
| Set Name | Channellock GRIPLOCK Tongue & Groove Pliers Set (3-Piece) |
| Specification Met | ANSI B107.23 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the GLS-3 plier handles made of?
The handles are alloy steel.
How much does the GLS-3 plier weigh?
It weighs about 2.43 pounds.
Is the GLS-3 a lightweight plier?
No, at 2.43 pounds it is heavier than a typical household plier.