Channellock 426 Tongue and Groove Pliers 6.5 in
- 6.5 inch straight jaw tongue and groove pliers
- 0.88 inch cutting width
- High carbon steel, polished
- 0.33 pounds
- Limited lifetime warranty
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A short Channellock groove joint plier in polished high carbon steel. It has a limited lifetime warranty, and the dimensions entry in the listing looks wrong.
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ASIN: B00004SBCSModel: 426Category: Pliers
Overview
A drawer in a garage or a small toolbox is where a short groove joint plier like this one lives. The straight jaws are high carbon steel with a polished finish, and the handles are alloy steel with an ergonomic shape.
Small size and a lifetime warranty make it a low-fuss addition to a home tool kit. The listing gives a small jaw width and an unreliable dimensions entry, and it says nothing about teeth treatment.
Who it's for
Small nuts, fittings and light fastener work suit a plier of this size. Larger pipe and stubborn bolts need a longer tool with more leverage.
Pros and cons
- High carbon steel jaws
- Limited lifetime warranty
- Narrow jaw capacity
- Dimensions entry looks unreliable
- Teeth treatment not described
- Short handles limit leverage
Performance notes
Gripping power comes from the teeth and the tongue and groove adjustment, which sets the jaw gap without losing parallel contact. High carbon steel helps the jaws hold their shape. Leverage is limited by the short handles.
Specifications
| Brand | CHANNELLOCK |
|---|---|
| Model | 426 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Cutting Width | 0.88 incheslower than 68% of 161 pliers |
| Item Dimensions L X W | 1.69 x 0.47 inches |
| Item weight | 0.33 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | High carbon steel |
| Handle Material | Alloy steel |
| Color | Polished |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Limited lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Grip Type | Ergonomic |
| Item Type Name | 6.5 inch straight jaw tongue and groove pliers |
| Set Name | Channellock 426 Straight Jaw Tongue & Groove Pliers |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Channellock 426 a locking plier?
No. The item type is a straight jaw tongue and groove plier, and the listing describes no locking mechanism.
What is the Channellock 426 made of?
High carbon steel jaws with alloy steel handles.
What warranty covers the Channellock 426?
A limited lifetime warranty.
What is included with the Channellock 426?
One plier. The included components field lists only the model number.