KNIPEX 38 21 200 Plier
- Plier
- 6.2 ounces
- 9.5 inches
- Plastic
- Better rated than 66%
A 9.5 inch Knipex plier weighing 6.16 ounces, notable mainly for staying light at that length.
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How it ranks among the 311 pliers we track
4.8★ across 276 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
276 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand 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 Knipex 38 21 200 is a plier with a plastic handle, an overall length of 9.5 inches and an item weight of 6.16 ounces. It sits at the lighter end of Knipex's plier range by weight.
Knipex model numbers typically encode jaw type and size, and the 200 in 38 21 200 lines up with the 9.5 inch overall length listed here, matching Knipex's convention of length in millimeters. At 6.16 ounces it is notably light for its length, and the plastic handle covering points to Knipex's standard dip-coated grip rather than a cushioned multi-component design.
- 9.5 inch overall length
- 6.16 ounce item weight
- Plastic handle covering
- Knipex brand plier
Who it's for
Suits users who want a full-length 9.5 inch plier that stays light in the hand for extended use. Not the pick for anyone who wants a heavily cushioned or oversized grip.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Light weight relative to its 9.5 inch length
- Full-size reach for a 9.5 inch tool
- Plastic handle rather than a cushioned grip
- Jaw type and cutting capacity not specified
Performance notes
At 6.16 ounces for a 9.5 inch tool, the weight-to-length ratio is low, which should reduce fatigue during repeated use compared with heavier steel-handled pliers of similar length. The plastic handle covering is a standard dip coating rather than a soft-grip overlay, based on the single material listed.
Specifications
| Brand | Knipex |
|---|---|
| Model | 38 21 200 |
| Item Weight | 6.2 ounces |
| Length | 9.5 inches |
| 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 38 21 200 PlierThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 276 | 3.9 / 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 38 21 200
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How long is the Knipex 38 21 200?
It measures 9.5 inches overall.
How much does the Knipex 38 21 200 weigh?
It weighs 6.16 ounces.
What is the handle made of on the Knipex 38 21 200?
The listing specifies a plastic handle covering.