IRWIN VISE-GRIP Plier
- Plier
- More reviewed than 92%
A recognizable name in locking pliers with a strong rating history, though this listing lacks the size and jaw-style detail needed to confirm it matches a specific replacement need.
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How it ranks among the 311 pliers we track
4.6★ across 3,700 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
3,700 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
500+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 311 pliers we track - how the scorecard works · full pliers data report. Confidence: limited - incomplete product information.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Locking pliers carrying the Vise-Grip name are one of Irwin's most recognized products, and this listing continues that line under the model VISE-GRIP, rated 4.6 stars across roughly 3,700 reviews. No dimensions, jaw size or material specs are listed for this particular entry.
Vise-Grip is the name most people use generically for locking pliers, a design Irwin has produced for decades that clamps onto a workpiece and stays shut until released by a lever, freeing the user's hands. This listing does not specify which jaw length or style is included, so buyers replacing a specific size should confirm against their old tool.
- Brand: Irwin, Vise-Grip line
- Category: Tools, Pliers
- 4.6 star rating from 3,700+ reviews
- About 500 bought in the past month
Who it's for
Suits anyone who wants a plier that locks onto a bolt, pipe or workpiece and holds it without continued hand pressure, useful for stuck fasteners or as a makeshift clamp. Less useful if the job calls for a specific jaw profile, such as needle-nose or curved jaw, that this listing does not confirm.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Recognized locking plier design from an established brand
- 4.6 star rating across a large review base
- Jaw length and profile not specified in this listing
- Material and cutting edge details not listed
Performance notes
Locking pliers like this work by tightening an adjustment screw until the jaws bite the workpiece, then a lever releases the lock. That basic mechanism is well established for the Vise-Grip line, though this listing does not confirm jaw length, curved versus straight jaws, or wire cutter presence for this specific unit.
Specifications
| Brand | Irwin |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in pliers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRWIN VISE-GRIP PlierThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 3,700 | 2.7 / 5 |
| KNIPEX 87 01 250 PlierKnipex | 4.9 / 5 | 29,500 | 4.7 / 5 |
| CRAFTSMAN CMHT82547 PlierCraftsman | 4.7 / 5 | 12,000 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Klein D248-9ST PlierKlein | 4.8 / 5 | 6,158 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Channellock TG-1 PlierCHANNELLOCK | 4.8 / 5 | 5,900 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the Irwin pliers
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What type of tool is the Irwin Vise-Grip?
It is a locking plier, listed under Tools, Pliers.
How is the Irwin Vise-Grip rated?
4.6 stars across about 3,700 reviews, with roughly 500 units bought in the past month.