Igarashi PH-165 Plier
- Plier
- 6.7 ounces
- Plastic,Steel,Resin
- More reviewed than 58%
A light precision oriented plier from a maker known for fine cutting tools, a sensible pick for detailed craft or hobby work.
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How it ranks among the 311 pliers we track
4.5★ across 871 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
871 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
200+ 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
The Igarashi PH-165 is a plier with a handle combining plastic, steel and resin, weighing about 0.19 kilograms, roughly 6.7 ounces. It holds a 4.5 rating from 871 reviews, and 200 were bought in the past month.
Igarashi is a Japanese maker known for precision cutting tools, and the light weight and mixed handle materials here point to a plier built for fine, controlled work rather than heavy mechanical tasks.
- Plastic, steel and resin handle
- Weighs about 6.7 ounces
- 4.5 rating from 871 reviews
- 200 bought in the past month
Who it's for
Crafters, jewelers and hobbyists doing detailed or precision work where a light, controllable plier matters more than raw strength. It is not built for automotive or heavy mechanical use.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Light weight aids precision control
- Mixed material handle for comfort
- Steady 200 units bought in the past month
- Not built for heavy mechanical leverage
Performance notes
The mixed plastic, steel and resin handle construction keeps overall weight down to about 6.7 ounces, which favors fine control over long sessions but is not built for high force applications.
Specifications
| Brand | Igarashi |
|---|---|
| Model | PH-165 |
| Item Weight | 6.7 ounces |
| Handle | Plastic,Steel,Resin |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in pliers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Igarashi PH-165 PlierThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 871 | 4.0 / 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 |
| IRWIN 2078216 PlierIrwin | 4.8 / 5 | 9,296 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Klein D248-9ST PlierKlein | 4.8 / 5 | 6,158 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the Igarashi PH-165
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the Igarashi PH-165 handle made of?
The listing specifies plastic, steel and resin.
How much does it weigh?
About 0.19 kilograms, roughly 6.7 ounces.
How popular is it currently?
200 units were bought in the past month.