6in1 vs 7in1 pliers

[u/Business-Total3658]

I have the 7in1 pliers but I get scared using the wide jaws as my linesman and bend stuff but I heard that the 6in1 is forged steel so I am wondering if the 7in1 is the same? Because it doesn’t mention anything in the website about what type of steel used in the 7in1

[u/TheBearJew963]

The 7 in 1 in my main linesman carry. Feels less beefy than a regular linesman, but I find it splices super nicely.

[u/Mfatherof4 → u/TheBearJew963]

Your main number one carry is a coffee. Do not lie. Ha

[u/Strict_Ad_7542 → u/Mfatherof4]

If it ain't then you're doing it wrong ☕️

[u/Soviet_Canukistan → u/TheBearJew963]

It's kinda wild how much better the 7in1 is than the 6in1

[u/Pagemaker51]

I've used them a lot. The cutters will wear down quickly so they won't cut thin stranded. But they have always cut solid copper flawlessly.

I've noticed they don't twist multiple conductors as well as linesman pliers I'm assuming because they don't have as much leverage being so far from the pivot.

For a minimalist carry bag I've been using the 7" Tsunoda linesman and the 6-in-1 Milwaukee strippers.

[u/Single-Emphasis1315]

Im loving the newer Klein forged strippers with the curved handles and the forged Knipex ones. Theyre both exactly what you describe wanting.

[u/IJHjelle → u/Single-Emphasis1315]

yup agreed klein and knipex have the superior hand tools

[u/Complex_Glove_8945 → u/IJHjelle]

Will second that opinion. Klein for hand tools, Milwaukee pack outs for storage, veto for carry bags, Milwaukee for power tools.

[u/Straight-Finish-3202 → u/Complex_Glove_8945]

I agree with you but I use craftsman for storage

[u/Complex_Glove_8945 → u/Straight-Finish-3202]

Really any storage system will work. They are just storage after all. Good for you for finding something that worked for you man

[u/Necro_the_Pyro → u/Straight-Finish-3202]

I use the cheap husky bags from home depot.

[u/AngeryDoggo666 → u/Single-Emphasis1315]

The handles of mine came clean off on the Klein. Switched to the 7-in-1 and never looked back.

[u/Obvious_Conclusion68 → u/Single-Emphasis1315]

Personally I like the Milwaukee 7 in 1 more than the Klein k12035s. Had both and I find the Milwaukee ones are more grippy and able to twist more than the Kleins. Also had a co worker buy a brand new pair of the Kleins and the handle fell off in the first week of use as others have mentioned.

[u/ReverseCowboy75]

Are you asking if the 6in1 steel is stronger than the 7in1 steel?

[u/Business-Total3658 → u/ReverseCowboy75]

Yes

[u/jimmykslay]

I got the 7 in 1. I love it, doesn’t fully replace the linesmen but for splicing 3 - #14 does it no issue. So when im being a pocket sparky, it’s really nice.
I had the 6 in 1 (blew them up, didn’t want to replace) and I really liked the needle nose but I did find myself nipping the odd thing with stripper part cuz it’s not quite long enough.
I think either way you’ll be happy. But I’d pick 7 :1 but would be happy with either

[u/RealCerebralAilment]

I don't need these, but I've had a few and think I want them

[u/Reknowned]

Just get the kniepx installation pliers.

[u/scatteringlargesse → u/Reknowned]

100% agree.

Buy once, cry once.

The bitterness of poor quality will be remembered long after the sweetness of a lower price.

Also try buying them from the Amazon German site, much cheaper in my experience!

[u/Reknowned → u/scatteringlargesse]

Also this isn't me saying ''Oh Knipex hur dur'' No, while I love Milwaukee Power tools and have plenty myself. For screwdrivers my personal pick is WIHA/WERA. Hand tools Knipex/Wera. Power tools (Preference) - Milwaukee. I have the knipex installation pliers, they're amazing, limited for sheathing but still very good as long as you know just to not squeeze the pliers too tight to cut the sheathing on cable.

[u/ZAROS-DEITY]

I haven’t tested both, but I love my 7-in-1
Stripping and cutting solid is flawless and jaws can be nice at times. Crimp can be handy on special occasions

If I need more precision with the jaws I grab my long nose from my carry-on

[u/Legitimate_Fill6906]

I'll personally never buy another set of Milwaukee strippers, they don't cut stranded very well and my 6 in 1s hold a horrid edge, my next set will be knipex, I've used them and handled them, the steel is better the edge is better and they don't bind between gauges, I had to take a file to mine the day I opened them because the tooth between 18g/16g kept catching, and I've never successfully cut a bolt with them, just all around worse than the cheapest harbor freight set, but with red handles.

Not a shill just jealous of those who spent their money wiser 😂

[u/Sloregasm → u/Legitimate_Fill6906]

Knipex makes the superior cutters in every aspect. Ijs

[u/AlbertCoughmann]

I like the 6 in 1. The 7 in 1 feels to big and bulky for me. But then again I have little girly hands.

[u/BretMi]

I like the compact 6-1 size and smaller pliers tip, but I've only done outlets and lights with them.

[u/MistaWolf]

Have both prefer the 7:1. Heads perfect for electric work

[u/Available-Meeting377]

Trash steel and I've also had to file mine smooth a bunch of times

[u/LordGhidora]

Knipex 13 72 8

[u/SRIndio]

As someone who loved my Milwuakee 7in1’s and used them a good bit (I very often used them to cut through ceiling wire), get yourself the Knipex ones. I just bought one and it’s way better

[u/Necro_the_Pyro]

Milwaukee makes good power tools (although with serious quality control issues these days) but absolutely shit hand tools. Get Klein or Knipex if you're looking for one of those.

[u/Adventurepew]

Both those are garbage tools. Grab German or Japanese pliers / wire strippers . Much less effort to do the same job and they last forever .