SW
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2025
GREAT quality; perfectly functional.
David G.
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2024
I purchased both this forged version and the similar sized but machined 44 11 J3 version. These pliers are excellent and very stout. The day before, while servicing my Bosch demolition hammer, I managed to remove its internal retaining ring with cheap pliers and screw drivers, but couldn't reinstall it. Ordered these two knipex pliers for next day delivery. This forged version easily replaced the internal retaining ring, but when I attempted to remove it again, the thickness of this forged version was just barely too large to reach the ring holes. Tried the machined version listed above, which is very slightly thinner, but still extremely strong and well made. It fit perfect and was able to remove and also reinstall the clip easily. Keeping the machined version and returning the forged version. Both excellent though.
Allan cole
Reviewed in Canada on April 1, 2024
Awesome quality
Tony B
Reviewed in Canada on August 10, 2023
Worked perfectly for large 85mm snap ring on BMW wheel bearing.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2023
Had to remove some snap rings holding wheel bearings in a hub and they were too large for my cheap, universal, reversible pliers. Ordered these, and man what a difference!These are much sturdier and more confidence inspiring than the cheap ones. They don't feel like they're fighting the snap rings, even the big ones on these wheel bearings. I'll be adding other sizes as needed without question. Only downside is the tips aren't replaceable, but they are quite hard. Can't see wearing them out in my lifetime as a homegamer/amateur track car builder!
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on September 28, 2021
Got this for doing wheel bearings. They're solid and designed well.
ShaneDD
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2020
Nice tool but very light weight. I bought the tool to use on my Ford wheel hub, but was too small on the tip and too light weight.
martin b.
Reviewed in Canada on July 19, 2020
Knipex, what more to say, as always, EXCELLENT
Sébastien
Reviewed in Canada on July 18, 2020
You must buy it too realize this is the best.
Petro Sophasath
Reviewed in Canada on December 26, 2020
Best circlip plier I have ever used
Bill Williams
Reviewed in Canada on June 20, 2019
Excellent quality and were very sturdy in my first use on a front wheel drive wheel bearing retainer ringPleased with them - a good case of you get what you pay for - buy quality tools once and they pay off over and over
Ms Leaky
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2019
I am working on a 97 BMW E36 M3 and the snap ring holding in the rear bearing is quite large/substantial at 90 mm or 3.5 inches. None of the snap ring pliers from the local auto parts or discount tool store would open wide enough to remove this ring and were actually quite flimsy. Without any more options to remove the large snap ring, I decided to order this Knipex 4811J3. When the tool arrived I was impressed at how hefty and substantial it is. It was the perfect size and had a great feel to it. Removing the snap ring with the Knipex pliers was effortless. Although a little pricey, I would say the tool is worth it. I've heard others say that when a tool does a job that no other tool could have accomplished, the tool has paid for itself. This was totally true with this Knipex tool.
schneberger
Reviewed in Canada on March 18, 2018
knipex quality = perfect