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Project Farm Aug 24, 2025 931 Thousand views
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Knipex, Milwaukee, Irwin, Craftsman, Malco Eagle Grips, Klein Tools, Tekton, CH Hanson, Teng Tools, Duratech, Channellock, WorkPro, Gedore, Harden, Stanley Proto, Grip On, MacTools, and Pittsburgh. Locking pliers compared for performance and durability on soft, medium, and very hard metals. I purchased all of the pliers to ensure an unbiased review. So, thank you for supporting the channel! ➡ Project Farm Extra: https://www.youtube.com/@ProjectFarmExtra ➡ Thank you very much for supporting the channel through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/projectfarm ➡ Thank you for supporting the channel through memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2rzsm1Qi6N1X-wuOg_p0Ng/join ➡ An easy way to find past videos along with products tested: http://bit.ly/2FCrBpk A big thanks to Jim for putting this together. ➡ Facebook Project Farm: https://www.facebook.com/people/Project-Farm/100084004365959/ ➡ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realprojectfarm?_t=8oA53IvDBz5\u0026_r=1 ➡ Merch: project-farm.com ➡ Click here if you'd like to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2rzsm1Qi6N1X-wuOg_p0Ng?sub_confirmation=1 ➡ As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. ➡ Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order): Malco Eagle Grips: https://amzn.to/42Oe1Im Irwin: https://amzn.to/45QGBsr Craftsman: https://amzn.to/3CJnANQ Klein Tools: https://amzn.to/40OAi5V Milwaukee: https://amzn.to/3HmZv1X TEKTON (made in Taiwan): https://amzn.to/4gAC7cL CH Hanson: https://amzn.to/4hNWSTk Teng Tools: https://amzn.to/3QcSRMp Duratech: https://amzn.to/3Q9hQQF Channellock: https://amzn.to/4hkAz7P KNIPEX: https://amzn.to/4aTjzDb WorkPro: https://amzn.to/4jLKLYx GEDORE: https://amzn.to/4hsqnKA Harden (Edward Tools?): https://amzn.to/4hytX64 Stanley Proto: https://amzn.to/4hqYMcM Grip-On: https://amzn.to/42Hs1n3 MacTools: Available at the MacTools Online Store Pittsburgh: Available at Harbor Freight Torque Wrench Calibration Tool/Tester: https://amzn.to/4mWrp3V Project Farm Merch: https://project-farm.com/ Videography Equipment: Canon EOS R6 Mark II: https://amzn.to/4aErF18 Canon 70D Camera: https://amzn.to/31b5Gy0 Azden Microphone: https://amzn.to/34d3DLE Go Pro Bundle: https://amzn.to/3Ca0ZVN This video is only for entertainment purposes. If you rely on the information portrayed in this video, you assume the responsibility for the results.

Products Reviewed (18)

Eagle Grips 10-inch Locking Pliers
Winner

Malco

Eagle Grips 10-inch Locking Pliers

$35.00

#1 5.0

Best Overall - $35 price. Patented power ring, sharpest teeth. 536g weight. Best performance at 1,250 inch-pounds. Made in USA. 'Finished first place in every test.' 'Would definitely be my choice.' Average finish of second place overall.

10-inch Locking Pliers Vice Grips
Winner

Irwin

10-inch Locking Pliers Vice Grips

$26.00

#2 4.5

Best Value - $26 price. Claims 3x gripping strength. Original Vice Grip brand. 522g weight. Performed at 1,129 inch-pounds - very impressive. Made in Taiwan. 'Great option if unwilling to spend extra for Eagle Grips.'

10-inch Locking Pliers

Craftsman

10-inch Locking Pliers

$20.00

#3 4.0

$20 price. High-grade heat treated alloy steel. Straight jaws instead of curved. 604g weight. Performed at 920 inch-pounds. 'Great all-around set of locking pliers.' Average finish of fourth place.

10-inch Locking Pliers

Milwaukee

10-inch Locking Pliers

$32.00

#4 4.0

$32 for two sets. Max Bite technology. Claims 3x gripping force. 538g weight. Performed at 987.3 inch-pounds. Less wobble and slop than most brands. Made in Taiwan.

10-inch Locking Pliers

Tekton

10-inch Locking Pliers

$16.00

#5 3.5

$16 price. Strong chromoly jaw with sharp teeth. Smoothest adjustment screw yet at this price point. 546g weight. Performed at 729.3 inch-pounds on soft metal. Good all-around performance.

10-inch Locking Pliers

Gedore

10-inch Locking Pliers

$48.00

#6 2.0

$48 price - most expensive. Forged tempered jaws. 520g weight. Poor performance at only 333.7 inch-pounds despite high price. Adjustment screw doesn't move freely. Made in Austria.

Mac Tools

10-inch Locking Pliers

$36.00

#7 3.0

$36 price. Sharp jaw teeth. 514g weight. Performed better than average at 749.1 inch-pounds but struggled with grade 8 bolt. Made in Taiwan. Available at Mac Tools Online Store.

10-inch Locking Pliers

Grip-On

10-inch Locking Pliers

$33.00

#8 2.0

$33 price. Gritty adjustment screw held back performance. 626g weight. Only performed at 287.5 inch-pounds. Made in Spain. Poor value for money.

10-inch Locking Pliers

Channellock

10-inch Locking Pliers

$27.00

#9 2.5

$27 price. Forged steel jaws with epoxy resin coating for rust protection. 622g weight. Struggled to gain grip at 360.7 inch-pounds. Made in Spain.

10-inch Locking Pliers

Knipex

10-inch Locking Pliers

$27.00

#10 2.5

$27 price. Precisely hardened with max 0.8% carbon. Most secure weld. 552g weight. Only performed at 454 inch-pounds - disappointing for the brand. Made in Germany.

10-inch Locking Pliers

Stanley Proto

10-inch Locking Pliers

$24.00

#11 3.0

$24 price. Sharp teeth and less slop in moving parts. 632g weight. Performed at 551.1 inch-pounds. Made in Spain. Build quality could use better weld around adjustment screw.

10-inch Locking Pliers

Teng Tools

10-inch Locking Pliers

$21.00

#12 3.0

$21 price. Chrome vanadium construction. Includes locking nut on adjustment knob for presetting. 520g weight. Performed at 723 inch-pounds. Made in China.

10-inch Locking Pliers

CH Hanson

10-inch Locking Pliers

$19.00

#13 3.0

$19 price. Durable nickel plate finish. 2-inch jaw opening. 518g weight. Performed at 693.7 inch-pounds. Made in Taiwan. Good build quality but average performance.

10-inch Locking Pliers

Klein Tools

10-inch Locking Pliers

$16.00

#14 3.0

$16 price. Claims high torque gripping power. Smoothest adjustment screw in this price range. 584g weight - heaviest yet. Performed at 711 inch-pounds. Made in China.

10-inch Locking Pliers

Duratech

10-inch Locking Pliers

$15.00

#15 3.0

$15 price. High-grade chrome vanadium steel. 524g weight. Performed at 715 inch-pounds on soft metal. Build quality similar to WorkPro. Made in China.

10-inch Locking Pliers

WorkPro

10-inch Locking Pliers

$10.00

#16 2.5

$10 price. Chrome vanadium steel construction. Smoothest adjustment screw among budget options. 524g weight. Performed at 672 inch-pounds on soft metal. Made in China.

10-inch Locking Pliers

Harden

10-inch Locking Pliers

$9.00

#17 2.0

$9 price. Claims heavy duty forged carbon steel. 450g weight. Performed at 257.8 inch-pounds on soft metal. Adjustment screw became misaligned under 180 inch-pounds torque. Made in China.

Pittsburgh

10-inch Locking Pliers

$7.00

#18 1.5

Least expensive at $7. Very light at 438g. Adjustment screw feels gritty and difficult. Failed to wake up tester in multiple tests. Made in China. Poor build quality with body just pressed into position.