KNIPEX - 87 01 400 Tools - Cobra XL Water Pump Pliers (8701400US), 16-Inch

• Precision Grade Performance Tools
• The Number 1 Choice Of Tradesman Worldwide
• Comfortable In Use And Quality Assured Design
• it To Match The Needs In The Shop, At Home Or In The Service Field
• Each Tool Is Proven And Tested For Durability And Function In Real World Use And Conditions

Product Details

Made in Wuppertal-Cronenberg, Germany

In addition to quality, innovation, and performance, other important cornerstones are sustainable actions and value-guided orientation.

Self-locking on pipes and nuts.

No more time-consuming test-adjusting to achieve the correct size.

With the Knipex Cobra XL water pump pliers, simply position the upper jaw to the workpiece, push the button, and close the lower jaw.

The 16-inch Cobra XL (model 87 01 400) offers the power and comfort of water pump pliers while being lighter in weight and having a greater gripping capacity than comparable pipe wrenches.

Key Benefits

• Grips a 3-1/2-inch pipe coupling

• Weighs 50% less than 2-inch pipe wrenches with lower gripping capacity

• Compact 16-inch length, ideal for a plumber’s toolbox

• Unique self-locking adjustment ensures no slipping

• Induction-hardened gripping teeth keep the grip secure

• Requires less hand force, improving operator safety

• Grips flat, round, hex, or square objects

• Prevents nut burring and damage to pipes, nuts, or bolts

• Provides 30% more gripping capacity than previous models

One-Handed Operation

The patented push-button adjustment maintains jaw size setting and ensures the correct opening every time:

1. Position the upper jaw on the workpiece

2. Push the button

3. Adjust the opening

4. Close the lower jaw

This allows easy one-handed operation, even in confined spaces.

Durable Construction

• Made from chrome vanadium electric steel

• High-alloy, oil-tempered steel for long service life

• Slim head design for access to tight spaces

• Built-in pinch guard prevents blood blisters and finger injuries

Quality in Every Detail

Knipex pliers undergo extreme testing to ensure durability and long-lasting performance.
The steel is precisely hardened with up to 0.8% carbon and carefully defined portions of chromium and vanadium.

Although this production process is more demanding and costly, it guarantees:

• Optimal cutting performance

• Exceptional service life

Even the rivets are forged directly onto the pliers and precision-milled to within a few hundredths of a millimeter. Every angle, edge sharpness, joint movement, handle design, and finish is continuously tested and improved.

About Knipex

Headquartered in Wuppertal, Germany, Knipex is an independently owned family enterprise with a tradition dating back to 1882, founded by C. Gustav Putsch in Cronenberg.

Now in its fourth generation, Knipex is the world’s leading brand in pliers, focused on:

• Performance

• Service life

• Ergonomics
  to meet the high expectations of professional users

87 01 400 XL Cobra Pliers — 16 Inch

At a Glance

• Adjustment at the touch of a button directly on the workpiece

• Fast, firm adjustment

• Self-locking on pipes and nuts — no slipping

• Low hand force required

• Special hardened gripping teeth

• Integrated pinch guard for finger protection

• Forged chrome vanadium heavy-duty steel, oil-hardened

Specifications

• Jaw capacity:

  • Up to 3-1/2 inches (round)

  • Up to 3-3/4 inches (hex)

• Adjustment positions: 27

• Length: 16 inches

• Weight: 42.8 oz

• Handles: Plastic coated

From the Manufacturer

Fast adjustment directly on the workpiece eliminates time-consuming test-adjusting of the correct opening size.
Simply position the upper jaw, press the push button, and close the lower jaw.

Once adjusted, the pliers self-lock on pipes and nuts without slipping.
The optimized jaw shape grips round, square, and hex materials.
The box-joint design provides high stability due to its double guide.

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Each product is designed to meet high standards of performance, durability, and safety.

Most items include a manufacturer’s warranty, providing added confidence in your purchase.

Our goal is to offer products you can rely on — whether for professional tasks or everyday use.

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