Knipex Knipex - 87 01 180 #2 Plier
- Plier
- 0 ounces
- 9.5 inches
- Alloy Steel
- Better rated than 66%
A 9.5 inch, alloy steel Knipex plier with the highest rating in this batch at 4.8 stars, though the exact jaw style is not detailed.
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How it ranks among the 311 pliers we track
4.8★ across 189 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
189 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
This Knipex 87 01 180 plier has an alloy steel handle and measures 9.5 inches in length. Knipex is an established tool brand, and pliers at this length typically sit in the medium to large size range for the category.
The listing carries a 4.8 star average across 189 ratings, the highest in this batch, though as with the rest of this data set there is no review text explaining what buyers valued. No purchases are recorded in the tracked month.
- Knipex brand plier
- Alloy steel handle
- 9.5 inch overall length
- 4.8 star average across 189 ratings
Who it's for
Fits buyers wanting a full size, alloy steel plier from a known brand for general workshop use. Not for anyone needing a specific jaw style, such as needle nose or slip joint, confirmed first.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Alloy steel handle construction
- 9.5 inch length for extra reach and leverage
- 4.8 star average, the highest rating in this batch
- Jaw type and grip style not specified
- No purchases recorded in the tracked month
Performance notes
An alloy steel handle at 9.5 inches gives reach and leverage suited to general gripping and turning tasks, though the listing does not specify jaw profile or included covers, so the exact use case is best confirmed on the product page before buying.
Specifications
| Brand | Knipex |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 0 ounces |
| Length | 9.5 inches |
| Handle | Alloy Steel |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in pliers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knipex Knipex - 87 01 180 #2 PlierThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 189 | 3.8 / 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 |
| Channellock TG-1 PlierCHANNELLOCK | 4.8 / 5 | 5,900 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the Knipex pliers
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the handle material on the Knipex 87 01 180 plier?
The handle is alloy steel.
How long is this Knipex plier?
It measures 9.5 inches.
What is its rating?
It holds a 4.8 star average across 189 ratings.