I have bought a number of pairs of pliers over the years. Some are quite serviceable but the worst were the adjustable multigrips (also sometimes called water p

I have bought a number of pairs of pliers over the years. Some are quite serviceable but the worst were the adjustable multigrips (also sometimes called water pump pliers). They pinch as they slipped out of the grooves - just horrible. And then I was watching a youtuber describing 10 tools to throw out. One was cheap multigrips, but he showed a wonderful replacement - Knipex Cobras. I bought two of them in different sizes.They are just wonderfully engineered - German of course - they literally can't slip , properly adjustable to maintain parallel jaws, they even demonstrate you standing on the handles under load. I ended up buying their electrical pliers and side cutters as well. All heirloom quality.