Knipex 87 01 125, 150, 180, 250, 300 Plier
- Plier
- 3.47 pounds
- Plastic
- Better rated than 66%
Knipex's Cobra-style self-adjusting pliers across five sizes, a solid pick if you confirm which of the 125 to 300mm sizes matches your job.
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How it ranks among the 311 pliers we track
4.8★ across 761 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
761 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
700+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
The Knipex 87 01 line covers five sizes in one listing, 125, 150, 180, 250, and 300 millimeters, matching Knipex's well known Cobra style self-adjusting water pump pliers. Handles are plastic-coated, and the listed weight of 3.47 pounds reflects the combined line rather than a single pair.
Knipex's 87 01 model numbers are the company's Cobra pliers series, which adjust to pipe or fitting size with a push-button release rather than a traditional notched slip joint. Because this listing bundles five sizes together, buyers need to select the specific 125-300mm size that matches their job rather than assuming the 3.47 pound figure applies to one pair.
- Knipex Cobra-style 87 01 series
- Five sizes: 125, 150, 180, 250, 300mm
- Plastic-coated handles
- 700 bought in the past month
Who it's for
Plumbers, mechanics, and DIYers who want self-adjusting pliers across a range of pipe and fitting sizes. Less useful for buyers who only need one fixed size and want a single-item weight and price.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Self-adjusting jaw design typical of Knipex Cobra pliers
- Five size options, 125 to 300mm, in one listing
- Plastic-coated handles for grip
- Listed weight likely reflects combined sizes
- Must select the correct size for the job
Performance notes
The push-button self-adjustment typical of Knipex's 87 01 Cobra pliers lets the jaws reset to grip size automatically as you open and close them, rather than requiring a manual notch change. Plastic-coated handles add grip comfort, though the exact grip pattern is not detailed in the listing.
Specifications
| Brand | Knipex |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 3.47 pounds |
| Handle | Plastic |
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How it compares
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|---|---|---|---|
| Knipex 87 01 125, 150, 180, 250, 300 PlierThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 761 | 4.2 / 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 sizes does the Knipex 87 01 come in?
This listing covers five sizes, 125, 150, 180, 250, and 300 millimeters.
Are Knipex 87 01 pliers self-adjusting?
Yes, the 87 01 model numbers correspond to Knipex's Cobra pliers series, which adjusts to grip size with a push-button release.
What are the Knipex 87 01 handles made of?
Plastic-coated handles, per the listing.