IRWIN 17 Plier
- Plier
- 4.2 ounces
- More reviewed than 78%
A lightweight IRWIN plier under the model 17 designation, best bought by someone who already knows this specific tool rather than shopping on specs alone.
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How it ranks among the 311 pliers we track
4.5★ across 1,900 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,900 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
300+ 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
An IRWIN plier listed under model 17, weighing 0.12 kilograms, with no jaw length, plier style or grip type specified in the available listing data.
At roughly a quarter pound, this is a light plier, more likely a small or specialty plier than a heavy duty pair, though the listing does not name the specific style.
- IRWIN brand
- Model 17
- 0.12 kilograms
- Listed under the Pliers category
Who it's for
Suits someone who already knows the IRWIN model 17 and its intended use, since jaw type, length and grip style are not detailed in this listing data.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Light at 0.12 kilograms for easy handling
- Plier type and jaw length not specified
- No seller description provided
Performance notes
The 0.12 kilogram weight points to a small, light plier rather than a heavy duty pair, which suits precision or light duty work more than demolition or heavy gripping tasks.
Specifications
| Brand | Irwin |
|---|---|
| Model | 17 |
| Item Weight | 4.2 ounces |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in pliers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRWIN 17 PlierThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 1,900 | 4.1 / 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 17
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How much does the IRWIN 17 plier weigh?
0.12 kilograms.
Is the IRWIN 17 suited to heavy duty work?
Its light weight suggests it is built for light or precision tasks rather than heavy duty gripping, though the listing does not confirm this directly.