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Finally! Best Pliers I've Ever Tested! Not Even Close!

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Best Closeness of Flush Cut

Wazakura

Purchased for: $63

Made In: Japan

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The Wazakura pliers made the closest flush cut at 0.023 inches, outperforming all other brands.

Second Best Closeness of Flush Cut

Knipex

Purchased for: $70

Made In: Germany

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Knipex delivered a very close flush cut at 0.045 inches, securing the second position.

Third Best Closeness of Flush Cut

Barnwell

Purchased for: $35

Made In: Germany

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Barnwell pliers achieved a flush cut of 0.05 inches, finishing in third place.

Tools Tested

Knipex

Purchased for: $70

Made In: Germany

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Milwaukee

Purchased for: $50

Made In: China

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Blue-Point

Purchased for: $31

Made In: China

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GearWrench

Purchased for: $36

Made In: Taiwan

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Channellock

Purchased for: $31

Made In: USA

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Gedore

Purchased for: $70

Made In: Germany

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NWS

Purchased for: $35

Made In: Germany

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Tekton

Purchased for: $25

Made In: Taiwan

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Barnwell

Purchased for: $35

Made In: Germany

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Wazakura

Purchased for: $63

Made In: Japan

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Bates

Purchased for: $25

Made In: China

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Speedwox

Purchased for: $17

Made In: China

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Kseibi

Made In: Unknown

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Hautmec

Made In: Unknown

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WorkPro

Purchased for: $12

Made In: China

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American Mutt Tools

Purchased for: $15

Made In: China

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Performance Tools

Purchased for: $27

Made In: China

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Irwin

Purchased for: $19

Made In: China

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Price Comparison of Tested Pliers

This test measures how close the pliers can cut flush with the panel.

This test measures the amount of force required to cut through a 16 penny galvanized nail.

This test measures the amount of force required to cut through a deck screw.

This test measures the amount of force required to cut through a 3/16 inch drill bit.