The overall slim profile of the tool lets you get into very tight spaces with ease. The thin jaws in particular let you get into spaces where the 125mm Knipex Cobra cannot. This is very important for a plant engineer who at times needs a small tool to inspect and tighten fasteners in hidden areas. Gripping capacity Gripping pipe with cobra xs (source: Knipex) The cobra xs has V-shaped jaws that are not only good for gripping round pipes but also the hex fasteners. They grip the corners of hex nuts and bolts tight enough to make sure no slipping occurs when turning. The jaw geometry is common across the cobra range of pliers. Multiple adjustment positions Besides the perfect size, the 10 inch cobras are lightweight yet sturdy. The handles are slim and fit very well in the hands. Unlike other tongue and groove pliers, you can tell that these are not for giant hands only. Anyone with an averagely sized palm and not a lot of hand muscle will find these perfect. They are a huge relief for women too.

The 10″ cobras pliers are long enough to provide the leverage you need for most tasks. Much of the length is on the handles, which is great for any pliers. As class A levers, pliers with long handles and a shorter distance between the jaws and pivot provide good mechanical advantage. This makes the 250mm knipex water pump pliers a perfect size. Lightweight and sturdy The Knipex cobra xs are excellent miniature water pump pliers but have one shortcoming. The handles are not covered with plastic or rubber for a more comfortable grip. Unlike the other cobra pliers, the XS has naked textured handles which apparently were deliberately left that way to maintains the pliers slim profile. Although they are not that bad, they are not as comfortable as the 5″ cobra. Bottom line, the 10 inch cobras are simply Knipex and therefore exhibit the Knipex quality. This means they are perfectly engineered, forged from oil hardened steel, teeth do not round off, handles are comfortable and won’t pinch, and the pliers have a slim profile that fits in most spaces. Wrap up

KNIPEX Cobra® XS

The hinge on the Knipex Cobra XS is a box-joint, which increases the tool’s durability. Box joint also helps to keep the jaws aligned. V-groove jaws The Knipex Cobra boasts an innovative jaw geometry developed by Knipex, allowing it to firmly grip components without requiring constant pressure on the plier's handles. This feature minimises energy loss, allowing users to focus their strength on desired movements. Whether you need to turn round components, tighten bolted connections, or release fastenings, the Cobra ensures a secure hold and optimal efficiency. Choose Knipex Cobra for Unparalleled Performance

The Knipex Cobra Range from ITS.co.uk features some of the world's most efficient water pump pliers from one of the markets leading hand tool manufacturers! At ITS you've come to expect great quality tools that you can trust from us, and the Knipex Cobra range is no exception. Effortless Handling of Pipes, Nuts, and More

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The Knipex Cobra XS pump pliers offer 11 adjustment positions. The many positions ensure that the jaws close in on workpieces tight enough. So the answer is: yes, absolutely, you can use these along with a knife as a multitool replacement.