Knipex

Knipex 00 20 72 V01 Plier

Plier
12.3 ounces
Metal

4.8/ 5 on Amazon1,977Amazon ratings100+bought last month4.2ProductDome score

Better rated than 66%
More reviewed than 79%

Medium confidenceLast refreshed Aug 4, 2026Amazon data + ProductDome analysis · methodology

Best forYou want a durable, all metal handled plier for regular workshop or trade use.

A metal handled Knipex plier weighing about 0.35 kilograms, built for durability under daily trade use rather than light, occasional household tasks.

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ProductDome scorecard

How it ranks among the 311 pliers we track

4.2/ 5ProductDome scoreMedium confidence

Owner satisfaction · 56% of scorecategory median 4.7★4.8

4.8★ across 1,977 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.

Evidence strength · 17% of scorecategory median 637 ratings4.1

1,977 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.

Buyer demand · 11% of score2.7

100+ bought on Amazon last month.

Data quality · 11% of score2.5

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

A Knipex plier with a metal handle, weighing 0.35 kilograms, about 12.3 ounces, and built for repeated workshop use. Model 00 20 72 V01 carries Knipex's trade tool branding.

Knipex is a German brand associated with precision hand tools built for tradespeople, and the metal handle construction here favors durability over the cushioned comfort grips found on lighter consumer pliers.

Metal handle construction
0.35 kilogram (about 12.3 ounce) weight
Knipex brand
Model 00 20 72 V01

Who it's for

Suits tradespeople and serious DIYers who want a solid metal handled plier built to hold up to daily shop use. Less suited to buyers wanting a lightweight, cushioned grip plier for occasional home use.

Strengths and trade-offs

Drawn from this product's published specifications.

What stands out

All metal handle construction for durability
Knipex brand built for trade use
0.35 kilogram weight feels solid in hand

What to check first

Metal handle is heavier and less cushioned than rubber grip pliers

Performance notes

A metal handle adds weight over a plastic coated grip but holds up to repeated use and rough shop conditions better over time.

Specifications

Brand	Knipex
Item Weight	12.3 ounces
Handle	Metal

How it compares

This product against the closest alternatives we track in pliers.

Product	Amazon rating	Ratings	ProductDome score
Knipex 00 20 72 V01 PlierThis product	4.8 / 5	1,977	4.2 / 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

Frequently asked

Questions about the Knipex pliers

Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".

What is the handle made from?

Metal.

How much does the Knipex 00 20 72 V01 weigh?

0.35 kilograms, about 12.3 ounces.

Is this suited to daily trade use?

The all metal handle construction and Knipex branding fit regular workshop or trade use rather than light occasional tasks.