Klein D248-8-GLW Plier
- Plier
- 0.6 ounces
- Plastic
- Better rated than 97%
A 4.9 rating across 809 reviews and steady recent purchases make the case for this plier, with the handle confirmed as plastic and little else specified.
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How it ranks among the 311 pliers we track
4.9★ across 809 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
809 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
A plastic handle is the one confirmed spec on the Klein D248-8-GLW plier, which otherwise carries a 4.9 rating across 809 reviews and roughly 200 units bought in the past month.
The D248 in this model number places the plier in Klein's established line, with the listing confirming only that the handle is plastic. Jaw length, cutting capacity and overall dimensions are not specified beyond that one detail.
- Klein plier, model D248-8-GLW
- 4.9 average rating
- 809 reviews on record
- Plastic handle confirmed in spec
Who it's for
Suits a tradesperson replacing a plier by model number who already knows the D248-8-GLW fits their needs. Less suited to a buyer who needs jaw length or cutting capacity spelled out up front.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 4.9 rating, the highest in this batch
- About 200 units bought in the past month
- Handle material confirmed as plastic
- Jaw length and cutting capacity not listed
- No seller description provided
Performance notes
Pliers like this work through jaw leverage, gripping or cutting as the handles close, and the plastic handle noted here typically means a molded or dipped grip rather than an insulated rating. How well it performs on a given wire gauge or fastener size depends on jaw geometry that is not detailed in this listing.
Specifications
| Brand | Klein |
|---|---|
| Model | D248-8-GLW |
| Item Weight | 0.6 ounces |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klein D248-8-GLW PlierThis product | 4.9 / 5 | 809 | 4.2 / 5 |
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| CRAFTSMAN CMHT82547 PlierCraftsman | 4.7 / 5 | 12,000 | 4.6 / 5 |
| IRWIN 2078216 PlierIrwin | 4.8 / 5 | 9,296 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Channellock TG-1 PlierCHANNELLOCK | 4.8 / 5 | 5,900 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the Klein D248-8-GLW
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the Klein D248-8-GLW?
It is a plier from Klein, model D248-8-GLW, with a plastic handle per its listed spec.
What is the handle made of on the Klein D248-8-GLW?
The listing specifies a plastic handle.
Is the Klein D248-8-GLW well reviewed?
Yes, it carries a 4.9 rating across 809 reviews.