IIT 88020 Plier
- Plier
- 1.6 ounces
- Alloy Steel
A light, alloy steel plier built for small precision tasks like electronics or crafts, rather than heavy shop leverage work.
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How it ranks among the 311 pliers we track
4.5★ across 244 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
244 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand 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 IIT 88020 is a plier with an alloy steel handle that weighs just 1.6 ounces, making it one of the lightest pliers in its class rather than a heavy shop tool.
At under 2 ounces this plier is built for light, precise work rather than heavy leverage tasks. Alloy steel gives it some durability despite the light overall weight, which points to a smaller bodied plier rather than full size lineman's or slip joint pliers.
- 1.6 ounce weight
- Alloy steel handle
- Compact plier size
- IIT brand
Who it's for
Fits small precision tasks like electronics, crafts or light repair work where a full size heavy plier would be awkward. Not suited to heavy gripping or bending jobs that need mass and leverage.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Very light at 1.6 ounces
- Alloy steel handle for some durability
- Not suited to heavy leverage work
- Small size limits grip on larger material
Performance notes
Its light weight makes it easy to maneuver for fine control, but that same light build means less mass behind each squeeze compared to larger pliers, so it will tire hands less on small jobs but struggle on tougher material.
Specifications
| Brand | IIT |
|---|---|
| Model | 88020 |
| Item Weight | 1.6 ounces |
| Handle | Alloy Steel |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in pliers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIT 88020 PlierThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 244 | 3.6 / 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 IIT 88020
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How much does the IIT 88020 plier weigh?
1.6 ounces.
What is the IIT 88020 handle made of?
Alloy steel.
Is the IIT 88020 suited to heavy duty gripping?
Its light weight and small size point to precision tasks rather than heavy leverage work.