Knipex 28 71 280 Pliers
- Cutting Width: 2.2 inches
- Material Type: Alloy Steel
- Grip Type: Ergonomic
- Handle Material: Plastic
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ASIN: B01LTED70AModel: 28 71 280Category: Pliers
Overview
The 28 71 280 is a plier from Knipex with plastic coated handles, weighing 8.56 ounces. Knipex's numbering typically encodes length in millimeters, so 280 points to roughly an 11 inch tool.
- 8.56 ounce weight
- Plastic coated handles
- Roughly 11 inch (280mm) length based on model number
Who it's for
Suits tradespeople and serious DIYers who want a durable, comfortable gripping tool and are willing to pay for German engineered build quality. Casual users who need an occasional plier may not need this level of build.
Pros and cons
- Plastic coated handles for grip comfort
- Knipex build reputation for durability
- Jaw type and specific application not detailed
- Purchase volume of 100 a month is modest
- Premium brand pricing typically applies
Performance notes
Plastic coated handles add grip comfort over bare metal, useful during extended use.
Specifications
| Brand | Knipex |
|---|---|
| Model | 28 71 280 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Cutting Width | 2.2 incheshigher than 58% of 198 pliers |
| Item Weight | 0.54 poundslower than 57% of 253 pliers |
| Item Dimensions L X W | 11.1 × 2.1 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Handle Material | Plastic |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Knipex - 28 71 280 |
| Other details | |
| Grip Type | Ergonomic |
| Specific Uses For Product | Fleet and plant maintenance. |
| Item Type Name | 28 71 280 11-Inch Extra Long Needle Nose Pliers - Straight |
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Channellock 337 Diagonal Cutting Pliers 7 in- Cutting Width 2.2 vs 2.9 inches (-24%)
Tsunoda PLC-200GUB Slip Joint Pliers 8 Inch- Cutting Width 2.2 vs 1.3 inches (+69%)
HOUSERAN HR-053 170 Micro Flush Cutters 2 Pack- Item Weight 0.54 vs 0.29 pounds (+86%)
- Cutting Width 2.2 vs 2 inches (+10%)
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Knipex 28 71 280?
Knipex's numbering convention points to about 280 millimeters, or roughly 11 inches, though the listing itself only confirms weight and handle material.
What are the handles made of?
Plastic coated handles, per the listed attributes.