KNIPEX 9K 00 80 05 US Plier
- Plier
- 2.8 pounds
- Plastic
- Better rated than 97%
- More reviewed than 59%
A Knipex plier with a plastic handle and a very high 4.9 rating; the 9K catalog prefix and 2.8 pound weight suggest it may ship as a kit, worth confirming before buying.
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How it ranks among the 311 pliers we track
4.9★ across 893 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
893 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
The KNIPEX 9K 00 80 05 US is a plier from Knipex carrying a plastic handle and weighing about 2.8 pounds, backed by a 4.9 rating, one of the higher scores in this category.
Knipex is a German tool maker known for precision pliers, and the 9K prefix in its catalog numbering typically marks a bundled kit rather than a single tool, though this listing describes it simply as a plier. At 2.8 pounds it is on the heavier side for a hand plier, which fits either a larger single tool or a small multi piece set. A 4.9 rating across 893 reviews, with about 300 units sold in a recent month, points to strong buyer satisfaction.
- Knipex branded plier
- Plastic handle
- Weighs about 2.8 pounds
- 4.9 rating across 893 reviews
Who it's for
Suits users who want a Knipex branded plier and are comfortable confirming from the listing whether it ships as a single tool or a small kit. Casual buyers who just want one basic plier should double check that detail before ordering.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Very high 4.9 rating across 893 reviews
- Knipex brand reputation for precision tools
- Strong recent sales volume of about 300 a month
- 9K catalog numbering suggests possible kit, not confirmed as single tool
- Heavier at 2.8 pounds than a typical single plier
Performance notes
Knipex tools are generally built around hardened jaws and precise pivot tolerances, which is a common reason for their strong review scores in this space. The plastic handle here would be for grip and light insulation rather than heavy electrical work, and the 2.8 pound weight is heavier than a typical single plier, consistent with either a robust tool or a bundled set.
Specifications
| Brand | Knipex |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 2.8 pounds |
| 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 9K 00 80 05 US PlierThis product | 4.9 / 5 | 893 | 4.3 / 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 pliers
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the KNIPEX 9K 00 80 05 US ship as a single plier or a kit?
The listing describes it as a plier, but the 9K prefix in Knipex's catalog usually marks a kit, so it is worth confirming before buying.
What handle material does it use?
Plastic.
What is its rating?
4.9 across 893 reviews.