Name: Knipex 9K 00 80 156 US 3-Piece Top Selling Pliers Set
SKU: 9K 00 80 156 US
Availability: InStock

Key Features

Three Core PliersYou get a Cobra Water Pump Pliers, a Pliers Wrench, and a TwinGrip Pliers in one set. That covers pipe and fitting work, damage-free wrenching, and stripped fastener removal without piecing a kit together one tool at a time. Secure Grip FastPush-button adjustment and self-locking action let you size the pliers on the workpiece and get to work. That means less slipping, less re-adjusting, and more control when you’re working with worn or awkward hardware. Built Like KnipexThe set is made from chrome vanadium electric steel with a polished finish and non-slip plastic handles. In plain terms, these are made for regular shop, service, and install work, not light-duty drawer duty.

Overview

The Knipex 9K 00 80 156 US 3-Piece Top Selling Pliers Set is a three-piece pliers set built for gripping, turning, adjusting, and rescuing damaged fasteners. This is a pliers set designed for general gripping, fastening support, and stripped fastener removal. Model Number: 9K 00 80 156 US. If you want a compact hand tool kit that covers the jobs most guys reach for pliers to handle, this set makes sense because it brings together three of Knipex’s most useful designs instead of giving you three versions of the same tool.

What matters here is the mix. The 7-1/4 inch Cobra Water Pump Pliers handles round, square, hex, and flat stock with push-button adjustment right on the workpiece, and the self-locking design helps keep the jaws from walking off once you load it up. The 7-1/4 inch Pliers Wrench gives you smooth parallel jaws, so you can grab nuts, bolts, and finished fittings without chewing them up the way serrated jaws can. Then the 8 inch TwinGrip Pliers takes over when hardware is stripped, rusted, rounded, or broken off and normal pliers are starting to lose the fight.

Knipex did not build this as a throw-in starter set. The tools are made from chrome vanadium electric steel, forged and oil-hardened, with polished surfaces and non-slip plastic handles. That combination matters because the steel and forging are what give these tools their bite and durability, while the handle shape keeps them planted in your hand when you are really leaning into the cut or grip. The TwinGrip also uses a box-joint design, which helps stability and service life when you’re using the front and side gripping zones on stubborn hardware.

Each tool in the set earns its keep differently. The Cobra is your fast setup, all-purpose gripping pliers for pipe, fittings, locknuts, and irregular shapes. The Pliers Wrench is the one you grab when finish matters, especially on chrome, plated hardware, or soft surfaces where tooth marks are a problem. The TwinGrip is the problem-solver, with front and side gripping areas plus opposing teeth and a three-point gripping system for flat workpieces. That makes it especially useful for stripped screws and bolts where a standard jaw profile just slides.

This set also covers a nice range of adjustment and capacity without becoming bulky. The Cobra has 18 adjustment positions and up to 1-1/2 inch working capacity. The Pliers Wrench has 15 adjustment positions, a presetting scale, and up to 1-1/2 inch hex capacity. The TwinGrip has 5 adjustment positions and up to 7/8 inch capacity on round pipe, square stock, and hex. In real use, that means you can move from finished fittings to seized fasteners to general hold-and-turn work without leaving the bench to hunt for a different hand tool.

The Knipex 9K 00 80 156 US 3-Piece Top Selling Pliers Set is a smart buy for mechanics, plumbers, maintenance techs, remodelers, and serious DIY users who want a compact set of pliers that actually covers different jobs. If you already know the value of Cobra pliers and the Pliers Wrench, the addition of the TwinGrip is what makes this set more than a bundle. It gives you a dedicated answer for stripped and stubborn hardware, which is exactly the kind of problem that burns time on the job.

Built to Deal With Stubborn Hardware

The TwinGrip is the tool in this set that saves jobs from turning into a drill-out. It is made to bite on stripped screws and bolts from the front or the side, which gives you more ways to recover damaged hardware.

Front and side gripping areas help grab worn fasteners from different angles
Opposing teeth and a three-point system improve grip on flat workpieces

One Set, Three Different Jobs

This set works because the tools do not overlap too much. The Cobra handles general gripping, the Pliers Wrench handles finished hardware cleanly, and the TwinGrip takes over when the fastener is already compromised.

Cobra grips round, square, hex, and flat material
Pliers Wrench uses smooth parallel jaws to avoid marring nuts, bolts, and chrome finishes

Compact Sizes You Will Actually Carry

Nothing in this set is oversized, and that is part of the appeal. The two 7-1/4 inch tools and one 8 inch tool give you real working capacity without filling half a bag or adding dead weight to a service setup.

Includes 7-1/4 inch Cobra and 7-1/4 inch Pliers Wrench
Includes 8 inch TwinGrip for added reach on damaged hardware

What’s in the Box

(1) 87 01 180 7-1/4 in. Cobra Water Pump Pliers
(1) 86 01 180 7-1/4 in. Pliers Wrench
(1) 82 01 200 8 in. TwinGrip Pliers

Key Specifications

Piece Count	3
Set Weight (lbs)	1.65 lbs
Material	Chrome vanadium electric steel, forged, oil-hardened
Handle Type	Non-slip plastic
Surface Finish	Polished
Joint Type	Box-joint
Tool Lengths	7-1/4 in., 7-1/4 in., 8 in.
Made In	Germany

Built For

AutomotivePlumbingMaintenanceGeneral ContractingStripped Fastener RemovalFittings and LocknutsService WorkDIY / Hobbyist

Pro Tip

Use each pliers for the job it was built around: Cobra for pipe and general grab-and-turn work, Pliers Wrench for finished nuts and fittings, and TwinGrip when the fastener is already rounded over. That keeps you from marking up good hardware and gives you a better chance of saving damaged hardware on the first try.

Warranty & Support

No manufacturer’s warranty.

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