Olympia 87-427 Plier
- Plier
- 15.4 ounces
- Rubber
- More reviewed than 62%
A mid weight plier with a rubber handle, rated 4.5 across 948 reviews and 700 bought in the past month, a reasonable general purpose pick.
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How it ranks among the 311 pliers we track
4.5★ across 948 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
948 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
700+ 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
Olympia's 87-427 is a plier with a rubber grip handle, weighing 15.36 ounces. The listing data does not specify jaw type or length beyond that.
With only handle material and weight given, this is a straightforward hand tool rather than a specialty design. The rubber handle points to a grip built for comfort over repeated use rather than an insulated or heavy duty industrial grip.
- Rubber handle
- 15.36 ounce weight
- 4.5 stars across 948 reviews
- 700 bought in the past month
Who it's for
General use for anyone needing a plier with a cushioned grip. There is not enough spec detail here to recommend it for a specialized task like wire stripping or electrical work.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Rubber handle gives a cushioned grip
- 700 bought in the past month
- 4.5 stars across 948 reviews
- No jaw type or length listed
- Only handle material is specified
Performance notes
At 15.36 ounces it sits in typical hand plier range, light enough for extended use, though the listing does not claim any specialized jaw geometry or cutting edge.
Specifications
| Brand | Olympia |
|---|---|
| Model | 87-427 |
| Item Weight | 15.4 ounces |
| Handle | Rubber |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in pliers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia 87-427 PlierThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 948 | 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 |
| IRWIN 2078216 PlierIrwin | 4.8 / 5 | 9,296 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Klein D248-9ST PlierKlein | 4.8 / 5 | 6,158 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the Olympia 87-427
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the handle material on the Olympia 87-427?
Rubber.
How much does the Olympia 87-427 weigh?
15.36 ounces.
How popular is the Olympia 87-427?
It has 948 ratings averaging 4.5 stars, with 700 bought in the past month.