Knipex 8705 12" Cobra Pliers - Knipex

The Knipex 8705 12" Cobra Pliers (Model KN8705300) are engineered for professional technicians and mechanics seeking reliable gripping power and precise adjustment. These high-tech water pump pliers offer superior control and reduced effort, making them an indispensable tool for a wide range of demanding tasks. Their robust construction ensures exceptional durability and professional-grade performance in automotive and industrial environments.

Key Features

• Self-Locking Grip: Designed to self-lock on pipes and nuts, these pliers prevent slipping on the workpiece and require significantly less hand force, allowing for more efficient work.
• Push-Button Adjustment: Quickly and precisely adjust the pliers directly on the workpiece with a simple push of a button, ensuring optimal adaptation to various component sizes.
• Fine Adjustment: Featuring up to 30 fine adjustment positions, the Cobra Pliers provide an ideal grip width for every application and ensure a comfortable handle position.
• Hardened Gripping Teeth: The gripping surfaces are equipped with specially hardened teeth (approx. 61 HRC), offering high wear resistance and a consistently firm, stable grip.
• Robust Box-Joint Design: A double-guided box-joint design delivers high stability and prevents unintentional shifting of the pliers, even under heavy load.
• Integrated Pinch Guard: An essential safety feature, the integrated pinch guard prevents operators' fingers from being pinched between the handles.
• Durable Construction: Forged from chrome vanadium electric steel and multi-stage oil-hardened, these pliers are built to withstand the rigors of professional use.

Applications

The Knipex 8705 12" Cobra Pliers are exceptionally versatile for various professional applications. They are ideal for automotive repair, including work on hoses, fasteners, brake lines, and other vehicle components. In industrial settings, they excel in plumbing tasks, gripping, turning, and holding pipes, fittings, and nuts. Their unique jaw configuration can grip any shaped object—flat, round, hex, or square—making them perfect for general assembly, maintenance, and repair work across multiple industries.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Knipex
• Model Number: KN8705300
• Length: 300 mm (12 inches)
• Max. Pipe Diameter Capacity: Ø 2 3/4 inches (70 mm)
• Max. Nut Capacity (across flats): 60 mm
• Weight: 580 g
• Pliers Finish: Chrome-plated
• Handles: Multi-component grips (comfort handles)