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KNIPEX 87 41 250 RAP Cobra Water Pump Pliers

  • 9.5 x 1.88 inches, 0.75 pounds
  • Stainless steel body, plastic handles
  • 1 centimeter cutting width as listed
  • Ergonomic grip, red
  • Fleet and plant maintenance use

Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

A stainless steel Knipex hand tool with ergonomic red handles, aimed at maintenance work. The listing never says what type of plier it is or what size of work it takes.

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ASIN: B000X4PUCQModel: 87 41 250Category: Pliers

Overview

Working through fleet and plant maintenance jobs, this Knipex tool pairs a stainless steel body with plastic ergonomic handles. The listing calls it a hand tool and gives its length and weight but little else.

Stainless steel resists corrosion on wet or greasy jobs. The grip is shaped for the hand. Jaw type and capacity are missing, so the listing cannot show what the tool is best used for.

Who it's for

A maintenance worker around moisture gets a stainless body in a mid-length tool. Shoppers who must match a specific job should check the product name elsewhere, since the listing is thin.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Stainless steel body
  • Plastic handle covering
Cons
  • Jaw type not described
  • Included item vaguely listed
  • Cutting width small
  • Warranty terms absent

Performance notes

Stainless steel protects against rust but is not always as hard as tool steel, so edge-holding depends on the alloy. The grip shape spreads load across the palm. The jaw design is not described, so real work capacity is unknown.

Specifications

BrandKnipex
Model87 41 250
Dimensions & fit
Cutting Width1 centimeterlower than 73% of 197 pliers
Item Dimensions L X W9.5 x 1.88 inches
Item Length9.5 inches
Item weight0.75 pounds
Construction & materials
Material TypeStainless steel
Handle MaterialPlastic
ColorRed
Included components
Included Components1 Knipex Branded Product
Other details
Grip TypeErgonomic
Specific Uses For ProductFleet and plant maintenance
Item Type NameHand Tool

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Frequently asked questions

Does the Knipex 87 41 250 RAP fit nuts and pipes?

The listing gives fleet and plant maintenance as the use and a 1 centimeter cutting width as labeled. It gives no nut or pipe size.

What is the Knipex 87 41 250 RAP made of?

Stainless steel, with plastic handles.

What type of tool is the Knipex 87 41 250 RAP?

The listing calls it a hand tool and filed under pliers, without naming a jaw style.