Channellock GS-1X SpeedGrip Tongue and Groove Pliers Set
- Material Type: High Carbon Steel
- Grip Type: Ergonomic
- Handle Material: Alloy Steel
- Manufacturer Warranty Description: Limited lifetime
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A straightforward alloy steel plier from an established plier maker, sized for general shop use rather than delicate precision work of any kind.
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ASIN: B07QTLKZZWModel: GS-1XCategory: Pliers
Overview
Channellock GS-1X plier from a manufacturer that has specialized in pliers for over a century. It has alloy steel handles and weighs 1.9 pounds, placing it toward the heavier end of hand pliers rather than a compact precision tool.
Little is published here beyond material and weight, so treat this as a straightforward mechanic's or shop plier rather than a specialty design. The alloy steel handle construction is built for durability under repeated gripping and leverage rather than lightweight carry.
- Alloy steel handles
- 1.9 pound total weight
- Channellock brand
- General purpose plier design
Who it's for
Suits anyone who wants a solid plier for a home or shop toolbox rather than a small precision tool. Less suited to jewelry or electronics work where a lighter, finer tipped plier is easier to control.
Pros and cons
- Alloy steel handle construction
- From a brand focused specifically on pliers
- Heavier than compact or precision pliers
- No further spec detail published
Performance notes
Alloy steel handles are built to withstand repeated clamping and twisting force without flexing, which is the main job of a plier in shop use. At 1.9 pounds the tool has enough mass to help drive leverage but will feel heavier in hand than smaller pliers.
Specifications
| Brand | CHANNELLOCK |
|---|---|
| Model | GS-1X |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1.9 poundshigher than 79% of 253 pliers |
| Item Dimensions L X W | 13 × 6.9 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | High Carbon Steel |
| Handle Material | Alloy Steel |
| Color | Polished |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | 428X, 430X |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Limited lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Grip Type | Ergonomic |
| Specific Uses For Product | Amateur, Inside, Inside; Amateur, Inside; Professional, Outside |
| Item Type Name | 2pc SPEEDGRIP Tongue & Groove Pliers Set |
| Set Name | 2-Piece Tongue & Groove Pliers Set (8-inch & 10-inch) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Channellock GS-1X made of?
Its handles are alloy steel, based on the listed specs.
How much does the Channellock GS-1X weigh?
1.9 pounds.
Is the Channellock GS-1X suited to fine precision work?
Its weight and alloy steel build point to general shop use rather than delicate precision tasks.