Channellock 430CB 10-Inch Tongue and Groove with Code Blue Comfort Grips
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Having replaced some older versions of this tool, this updated channel lock plier is far superior to its predecessor. A product like this can be used for many applications and purposes.
I would strongly recommend them! didn't find these channellocks with upgraded grips locally, so I bought them online.
These grips are significantly better than the standard ones. As a person who uses this tool nearly daily, I can tell you that Channellock makes the best sliding joint pliers around.
This one has the handles just made in the USA (the metal component has always been made here), and they are the one I ordered directly from Amazon as opposed to a third party. While code blue operations were, for a time, outsourced, I do not know the reason for it. An illustration of the new version is shown in the photo. In contrast to the outsourced version, the length of each handle does not have red. As a result, I worried that I would receive an old "foreign" version of the product. That's not the case. I appreciate what you've done, My rating has been changed. A Made in the USA grip began to slip off after a few light uses, revealing what appeared to be very small glue points (less than a quarter pea) attaching Anyway, I guess that USA made doesn't always equate to top tier quality, though I'm still hoping most of them.
The channel locks themselves are great, but the grips are unnecessary and make them cumbersome, heavy, and bulky. There is significantly more bulk and weight to these than my 12 inch However, the colors are at least cool, even if the grip isn't even comfortable.
These are my favorite.