KNIPEX 87 01 250 Cobra Pliers
- 4 inch length, 1.13 inches wide
- 0.17 inch cutting width
- 0.06 kilograms in weight
- Plastic handle with an ergonomic grip
- Fleet and plant maintenance is the listed use
- Black, blend material
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A small Knipex plier aimed at maintenance work, with a plastic ergonomic handle and a listed cutting width. The listing carries no bullets, jaw capacity or warranty detail.
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ASIN: B08DL764J3Model: 87 00 100Category: Pliers
Overview
A fleet garage or plant maintenance bay is the setting the seller names for this Knipex plier. The body is a blend material with a plastic handle and an ergonomic grip, and the listing gives a cutting width but no jaw opening.
Compact dimensions and a light weight make the tool easy to carry in a pocket or tool pouch. The limitation is thin listing data: the model number in the title differs from the part number shown, and nothing describes jaw capacity or lock style.
Who it's for
Shop and plant staff doing light gripping and cutting work are the intended users. Buyers matching a specific Knipex model should confirm the part number first, because the title and the included component do not agree.
Pros and cons
- Light enough for a tool pouch
- Plastic handle material
- Cutting width stated
- Title model differs from part number
- Jaw opening not listed
- Lock or joint style undescribed
Performance notes
Cutting and gripping performance depends on the jaw geometry and the steel, and the listing describes neither beyond a cutting width and a blend material. The plastic handle and ergonomic grip set how comfortable repeated squeezes are during maintenance rounds.
Where it stands among tongue-and-groove pliers
- #5 most-searched brand and model of the 17 tongue-and-groove pliers lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 5 tongue-and-groove pliers we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Knipex |
|---|---|
| Model | 87 00 100 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Cutting Width | 0.2 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.13 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L X W | 4 × 1.1 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Blend |
| Handle Material | Plastic |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Knipex - 87 00 100 #2 |
| Other details | |
| Grip Type | Ergonomic |
| Specific Uses For Product | Fleet and plant maintenance. |
| Item Type Name | Knipex - 87 00 100 #2 |
Closest rivals on specs
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Frequently asked questions
Why does the Knipex listing show two model numbers?
The title reads 87 01 250 while the model and included component read 87 00 100 #2. Confirm the part you need with the seller before ordering.
What is the Knipex 87 00 100 meant for?
The listing names fleet and plant maintenance as the specific use.
What is the Knipex 87 00 100 made of?
The material type is listed as Blend, with a plastic handle.