KNIPEX 87 01 180 Plier
- Plier
- 6.4 ounces
- Plastic
- Better rated than 97%
- More reviewed than 98%
The highest rated item in this batch, and from a brand known for hand tool quality, though jaw type and adjustment range aren't confirmed by this data set.
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How it ranks among the 311 pliers we track
4.9★ across 7,800 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
7,800 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
1,000+ 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: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Among this batch, the KNIPEX 87 01 180 plier holds the top rating at 4.9 stars across 7,800 reviews, built with a plastic handle and weighing 0.4 pounds, with 1,000 units bought in the past month.
KNIPEX numbers many of its tools by length in millimeters, and the 180 in this model number is consistent with that pattern, though jaw style and adjustment range aren't stated in this listing's data. KNIPEX is generally regarded as a higher tier hand tool maker, which lines up with the top rating this listing carries.
- KNIPEX plier, model 87 01 180
- Plastic handle
- 4.9 stars, the top rating in this batch
- 1,000 bought in the past month
Who it's for
Suits buyers wanting a well rated plier from a respected manufacturer without needing every spec confirmed in advance. Those who need an exact jaw opening or adjustment range spelled out should check the product listing directly.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 4.9 star rating, the highest in this batch
- 7,800 reviews and 1,000 bought in the past month
- From KNIPEX, a manufacturer known for hand tool quality
- Jaw type and adjustment range not specified
- Handle listed only as plastic
- No seller description provided
Performance notes
The model number's 180 typically corresponds to a tool length in millimeters in KNIPEX's naming convention, but jaw style, adjustment mechanism and opening capacity aren't part of the given attributes, so exact functionality can't be confirmed from the data here.
Specifications
| Brand | Knipex |
|---|---|
| Model | 87 01 180 |
| Item Weight | 6.4 ounces |
| Handle | Plastic |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in pliers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNIPEX 87 01 180 PlierThis product | 4.9 / 5 | 7,800 | 4.5 / 5 |
| CRAFTSMAN CMHT82547 PlierCraftsman | 4.7 / 5 | 12,000 | 4.6 / 5 |
| IRWIN 2078216 PlierIrwin | 4.8 / 5 | 9,296 | 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 Knipex 87 01 180
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What does the model number 87 01 180 mean?
KNIPEX typically encodes tool length in millimeters in its model numbers, so the 180 likely refers to length, though this isn't stated outright in the listing data.
How is it rated?
4.9 stars across 7,800 reviews, the highest rating in this batch.
What is the handle made of?
Plastic, per the listing attributes.