We stock a wide range of pliers and snips for trade and general use, including Knipex combination and cable pliers, Irwin Vise Grip locking pliers, and Dargan pipe and fencing pliers.
Knipex combination and long nose pliers
Irwin Vise Grip locking pliers in various sizes
Dargan pipe cutters, fencing pliers and slate cutters
If you can't find the plier or snip you need, tell us what you need here and we'll source it for you.
Eclipse Straight Jaw Locking Pliers E7R Straight Jaw Locking Pliers from Eclipse. Wear resistant, serrated and hardened jaws provide a firm grip. Body and jaws made from high grade chrome molybdenum...
EDMA - slate cutting and punching pliers, 35 mm blade Plier action roof slate tile cutter with spring loaded handles. This model also has a slate hole punch which operates...
Irwin 8R Locking Sheet Metal Tool Vice-Grip 8"/200mm The 8R sheet metal tool locks to work with the powerful grip. Makes all kinds of bending, forming and crimping jobs easier and...
Irwin Vise-Grip 10R Straight Jaw Locking Grip Pliers 250mm 10" T102L3 The IRWIN Vise-Grip straight Jaw Locking Pliers are suitable for general purpose and provide maximum strength and gripping capacity....
Irwin Vise-Grip 9" Long Nose Pliers 225mm 9" T1502EL4 IRWIN Vise-Grip powerful locking action with jaws long enough to reach into tight spots with small enough tips to grip tiny...
IRWIN Visegrip 7R Locking Plier 7in, Silver (VIS7RC) Easy to use High performance and long lasting Unique curved jaw Pivot allows jaw to align on workpiece for maximum grip without...
Knipex 00 20 11 Assembly Pack Pliers Set 3 Piece The Knipex 00 20 11 Assembly Pack brings together three of Knipex's best-selling pliers in one set. It covers gripping,...
Knipex 0302200SB Combination Pliers 200mm Long cutting edges for thicker cables With cutting edges for soft and hard wire Special tool steel, forged, multi stage oil-hardened With gripping zones for flat...
Knipex 0306200SB Combination Pliers Insulated VDE 1000V 200mm With gripping zones for flat and round material, suitable for versatile use With cutting edges for soft and hard wire Long cutting edges...
Knipex 165 mm Cable Shears For cutting copper and aluminium single conductors as well as multiple stranded cables Clean and smooth cut without crushing and deformation Not suitable for steel...
Knipex 25 02 160 Snipe Nose Side Cutting Pliers 160mm The Knipex 25 02 160 radio pliers have a long, flat half-round nose with integrated side cutters. At 160mm they...
Knipex 26 12 200 Snipe Nose Side Cutting Pliers 200mm The Knipex 26 12 200 snipe nose side cutting pliers (stork beak pliers) combine a long, half-round gripping nose with...
Knipex 3 Piece Plier Set 00 20 09 V01 Knipex 002009V01 Pliers for professional users: for holding, cutting and turning Three pairs of indispensable frequently bought pliers in one set:...
Knipex 68 01 200 End Cutting Nipper The head shape provides optimised movement when tightening steel mesh knots during reinforced concrete work With cutting edges for soft and hard wire...
Combination pliers such as Knipex suit general gripping, bending and cutting tasks, while locking pliers such as Irwin Vise Grip clamp and hold material in place hands free, useful for repetitive fixing or awkward angles. Aviation snips, such as Bessey's range, are designed specifically for cutting sheet metal cleanly without distorting the edge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Knipex pliers worth the extra cost compared to standard pliers?
Knipex pliers are built from hardened tool steel for daily professional use, most trades find the extra durability and grip worth the investment over a working life of tools.
What is the difference between combination pliers and locking pliers?
Combination pliers are manually squeezed for gripping and cutting, locking pliers such as Irwin Vise Grip clamp onto material and hold it in place without continued hand pressure.
What are aviation snips used for?
Cutting sheet metal cleanly, commonly used in ductwork and roofing, available in straight and offset cutting patterns.
Do you stock pliers for cutting slate?
Yes, including the Dargan slate cutter puncher for roofing work.
What is a fencing plier used for?
Combines cutting, stapling and gripping functions in one tool, commonly used for agricultural and garden fencing work.
Can you source a specific plier brand or size not listed?
Yes, tell us what you need and we will try to source it for you.