KNIPEX Tools 98 62 02, Flat Nose Plastic Pliers 1000V Insulated, Orange

I’m impressed. These grip tight with no twisting and very little deflection. They won’t replace steel pliers because they aren’t strong enough to bend anything thicker than 14ga solid wire. However, they’re plenty strong when you need to reach into an energized box and pull a wire out.

My Data Center instituted a rule against using metal pliers to remove dust caps on switches. Some techs went with the cheapest available plastic pliers, I purchased these. I have received compliments every single day on this tool, from other techs and every foreman who visits the site. The company is planning on placing a large order.I cannot express how well these work for dust cap removals. They are well built, lightweight, and I can use them all day without my hand getting tired.I am so pleased with this product that my next set of shears will also be from this manufacturer.

Feel safer poking around wires with a completely insulated tool. I never intentionally work with the power on - key word intentionally.

These are one of those tools that you never realize were so awesome until you get them. Sure you can use regular insulated metal pliers to move wires in a live breaker panel, but you might end up with a shower of sparks too. Not with these. These are my go to tool for work in breaker boxes. Guaranteed to be the envy of less well equipped peers as well.These are sturdy, when you first think about it you’re like, okay, yeah, sure, PLASTIC pliers, but when you hold them you realize how durable they are. The longer jaws make them great for reaching deep into tangles.German quality again 💯💯💯

I wasn't expecting too much when I bought these but I find myself using them regularly for poking around in control panels figuring out where wiring is running to, it's just nice to have the safety of a VDE tool. They're very robust with very little flex in the handles or jaws and they grip well without damaging the insulation on the wires. They're pretty large and can be a bit cumbersome at times for small panels so I wish they made a smaller size option as well.

Good build quality - completely non-conductive, unlike others that have some metal parts. These were crucial in moving wires in a very small, very cramped 1940s electrical box.

Knipex has had it's loyal followers for as long as I remember. They are often the brand most compared as an alternatitive to Klein and Channellock. Manufactured in Germany, and EXCLUSIVELY in Germany, since the late 1800's, they enjoy a high reputation, especially for their electrical tools.This particular tool has the important 1000V rating, which most amateurs take for granted. Hardware stores (and Amazon) are awash in "plastic pliers" which claim to be appropriate for electrical work. However these often have exposed metal handles and should not be trusted. For linemen and electricians performing work on energized circuts, the tool MUST by law be rated to withstand and protect the user up to 1000V.For the amateur, this may sound like overkill, but I'm going to tell you why its not: The amateur is more likely to make a mistake deenergizing circuitry and more likely to miswire small projects. For this reason, the DIY handyman or homeowner should consider this a necessity.I have rewired some of my own circuitry, correcting mistakes (or laziness) of previous homeowners and have found several occasions where the Knipex pliers were necessary for peace of mind - even with breakers flipped and multimeter checking for power.It's an excellent tool, and a layer of safety that even amateurs should not take for granted.JHA

Even though this is plastic, it seems to be quite stiff. You can squeeze pretty hard without it bending. Not that it has. Better than I expected.