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| Kiriakos-GR:
Hello People , I am an electronics engineer from Greece , I decided to upgrade some of my old hand tools with new . And this days I am looking for a decent high precision side cutter . Do not laugh with the question !! What happened to me are , that I found some , made by " Knopix " or other European brands , and their prices are totally extreme .. over 20 EUR and some Over 30 EUR .. Did this planet got mad , or I am the one who has the problem ? Any way , share with me , if you like , what brands do you trust , and if possible , post a picture of your favorite tool ( side cutter ) .. I do like to get something better than the standard cheap Taiwan made , but not to kill my pocket too !!! Thanks.. |
| PetrosA:
Kyriakos, I know that Knipex is not cheap but... You will probably never need another pair again. I am using Knipex and Wiha for electrical work here in the US and they are the best tools I have ever owned. Both companies make ESD tools as well. |
| Kiriakos-GR:
Hi PetrosA .. Well by searching ebay for hours , I gathered some info about the existing competition ;D The American " XURON " does the 900X series .. http://www.xuron.com/industrial/shears.htm Germany goes with " Knipex " Sweden does with .. " Lindstrom " and " EC " There is another called as " Bahco " ( chrome vanadium ) And the last one with " normal pricing " Looks to be the Italian " piergiacomi " , that looks to be, side by side with " XURON " , but the Italians haves a better grip .. http://www.piergiacomi.com/en/html/main.htm ( Use IE to visit them ) And the last in the line , are the known cheap Taiwan made ( black with red grip) , that many tool companies, haves the same version , with just their name on it , " Rolson " & " Draper " .. So far the Italians , have gain my favor ... But I will give a look also to " Wiha " , so to see how it compares .. with the rest .. Any one who has experience with the above brands , it would be useful to add a comment .. Thanks .. |
| XynxNet:
Knipex is the Fluke of pliers. They are worth every cent. |
| PetrosA:
Just before you buy, check these out... to use one of Dave's phrases, they're like "sex on a stick" :) http://www.knipex.com/index.php?id=1216&L=1&page=group_detail&parentID=1367&groupID=1480 And check this out for prices, he usually has them the cheapest: http://chadstoolbox.com/75-79electronicsdiagonalcutters.aspx |
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