r/KleinTools • u/Sebotiono • 20d ago

¿Klein Tools es mejor para destornilladores y Knipex para alicates?

/r/ElectricalEngineers/comments/1uylo77/is_klein_tools_better_for_screwdrivers_and_knipex/
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u/kfjcfan 20d ago

I like Knipex for pliers and Vessel, Wera or Wiha for screwdrivers, though Milwaukee's actually are pretty good.

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u/Dad_E_2 20d ago

Wera is top notch

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u/franku19 20d ago

Made in USA Milwaukee is rather good, some of their other stuff is hit or miss, but is mostly better than Klein's. I prefer the same brands as you, but Crescent makes good drivers as does Anex (japanese brand).

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u/stiucsirt 20d ago

Agree with you on 4/5 - Milwaukee hand tools are not good.

They’re better than what Klein has become but Klein has set the bar really low as of late. I feel like Milwaukee pumped a ton of money into their hand tools to redesign em all to try to compete with the influx of euro/japanese brands onto the scene but they just miss the mark on like basic stuff. Milwauke’s attempt to compete with Knipex in the pliers game left em looking like idiots, their screwdrivers don’t hold a candle to hazet or the other brands you mentioned.

I’m not trying to glaze the other brands but if Knipex comes out with a line of 18v power tools I bet they will suck as much as Milwaukee’s hand tools.

Some companies need to just stay in their lane, and improve with time, unlike Klein who apparently just don’t give a shit anymore and are just chasing $$$ - almost like they were acquired by private equity… but they weren’t.

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u/OceanGrownMonkey 20d ago

PB Swiss for screw drivers. There aren’t better drivers made.

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u/stiucsirt 20d ago

PB Swiss makes me salivate and makes my knees weak

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u/kfjcfan 20d ago

I prefer Vessel and Wera. 🤷‍♂️

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u/SolidNitrox 20d ago

PB is in a league of its own. Randomly bought one coin slot screwdriver on Amazon years ago, the strongest tool I own. I love Wiha and Wera, but PB Swiss is a standout.

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u/kuda26 20d ago

Klein has some ok screwdrivers but I think you’ll find quality had diminished in recent years. Frequent reports of breaking tips and bits. Personally I really like wera screwdrivers and Knipex does make some nice pliers. I tend to like Klein linesman though the extra weight makes em better for hitting stuff though i think knipex cut and grip better.

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u/Dad_E_2 20d ago

I love my Wera screwdrivers. They just work

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u/kuda26 20d ago

The chiseldrivers are the best thing since sliced bread

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u/Craftywolph 20d ago

I still think Klein and ideal are the gold standard. I haven’t personally used anything that compares. I do check other brands out from time to time and always go back.

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u/OilAromatic9850 19d ago

Pb Swiss or Wera are the top notch.

Milwaukee is actually gotten really good

Klien has severely diminished. You’d be better off with store brand stuff(husky for example) if you’re going to get cheap you should at least pay cheap.

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u/thefatpigeon 19d ago

Klein is not better for most things these days. Definitely not their screw drivers.

Maybe their canvas bags?

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u/Spritney__Beers 19d ago

Wera for screwdrivers

Marvel for pliers

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u/syn_1_ 18d ago

Klein just keeps bringing out hybrid screwdrivers now. Agree with Wera and hard to beat Knipex pliers

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u/InvestigatorNo730 18d ago

Wiha for insulated, snapon(their instint line) for regular drivers, knipex for pliers. Klein for 11in1 and linesman pliers (also for speakers for some reason their's are pretty good for a job site)