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lchiu7

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#325542 11-Sep-2026 10:36
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Selling a brand new pair of Knipex Cobra 125mm pliers, widely regarded as the ultimate compact water pump pliers on the market. Perfect everyday carry (EDC) size, incredibly lightweight, but built with the legendary strength and biting power Knipex is known for.

 

Key Features:
Push-Button Adjustment: Quick and precise adjustment directly on the workpiece at the press of a button.

 

Self-Locking: Grips pipes and nuts securely without slipping, requiring minimal hand force.

 

Compact and Powerful: At just 125mm (5 inches) long, it easily fits into a pocket, compact tool pouch, or glove box while offering a gripping capacity up to 27 mm (1 inch).

 

Specially Hardened Teeth: High wear resistance and teeth hardness (approx. 61 HRC) for a solid grip every time.

 

Box-Joint Design: High stability thanks to a double guide.

 

Non-Slip Handles: Comfortable plastic coating for a secure grip.

 

Specifications:
Length: 125 mm

 

Weight: ~85 g

 

Capacity for Pipes: Ø 27 mm (1")

 

Capacity for Nuts: 27 mm

 

$72 pickup in Wellington or free urban shipping anywhere in NZ

 

 

 

 





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  #3527504 13-Sep-2026 21:13
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You may want to rethink the pricing - they are currently cheaper than that at Blackwoods.  

 

Also they are awesome - Knipex are the Rolls Royce of grippy and cutty pliers things.




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  #3527538 14-Sep-2026 06:44
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I have this exact tool. It’s good. 
i didn’t know it’s called a water pump pliers. Why is that?


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  #3527542 14-Sep-2026 07:56
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Did a post get deleted here or am I having a stroke?

 

 




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  #3527547 14-Sep-2026 08:08
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johno1234:

 

I have this exact tool. It’s good. 
i didn’t know it’s called a water pump pliers. Why is that?

 

 

Maybe because they are especially suitable for plumbing applications?

 

It's what Knipex notes on their web site.

 

 

 

https://www.knipex.com/products/pipe-wrenches-and-water-pump-pliers/knipex-cobra-high-tech-water-pump-pliers/knipex-cobra-high-tech-water-pump-pliers/8703125

 

 





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  #3527559 14-Sep-2026 09:01
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muppet:

 

Did a post get deleted here or am I having a stroke?

 

 

Now I get to work the first post is showing just fine.

 

I must be having a stroke. I'd better call a bondulance.

 

 


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  #3527562 14-Sep-2026 09:23
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johno1234:

 

I have this exact tool. It’s good. 
i didn’t know it’s called a water pump pliers. Why is that?

 

 

Apparently in model T days cars used to have waterpumps with a gland packing nut behind the pulley that you needed a thin set of pliers to adjust.

 

My earliest car was a '37 Vauxhall that had moved past that.


 
 
 

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  #3527576 14-Sep-2026 09:56
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muppet:

 

muppet:

 

Did a post get deleted here or am I having a stroke?

 

 

Now I get to work the first post is showing just fine.

 

I must be having a stroke. I'd better call a bondulance.

 

 

 

 

You must have crossed the international date line on your way to work.


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  #3527598 14-Sep-2026 11:33
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EMB:

 

You may want to rethink the pricing - they are currently cheaper than that at Blackwoods.  

 

Also they are awesome - Knipex are the Rolls Royce of grippy and cutty pliers things.

 

 

 

 

Didn't know that. New offer $60 local pickup or $65 including shipping





Staying in Wellington. Check out my AirBnB in the Wellington CBD.  https://www.airbnb.co.nz/h/wellycbd  PM me and mention GZ to get a 15% discount and no AirBnB charges.


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