Channellock 338 Diagonal Cutting Plier,8" L
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About Channellock 338 Diagonal Cutting Plier,8" L
Overall Feedback:
89% positive
85% praised for its exceptional build quality, while 15% found it lacking in certain areas
The blades cut through recommended wire/metal gauges with ease, feel solid and durable, and are perfectly aligned with no gap.
I have complained that the pliers are made of cast and not high-quality steel, indicating poor build quality.
The pliers are of poor build quality due to being made of cast instead of high-quality steel.
The side cutter has poor machining on the back.
After cleaning off the rust and renewing the lubrication, I found that the older pliers are still far superior to the new ones.
83% praised for its exceptional cutting performance, while 17% found it struggled with thick wires
I tested the 338's by cutting a large nail in half and found that it cut through it easily, something the Klein's would have struggled to do.
I was unable to cut MC cable with the pliers, indicating poor cutting performance.
96% found it comfortable to hold and use, but 4% experienced hand fatigue
I bought another pair of these to give them another chance because I have the matched set of channel locks and mini needle nose. However, while trying to cut a small copper wire out of a relay pig tail, this one broke in half at the pivot point just like the other. I am very disappointed and done with this.
I find that the side cutters are not durable enough for heavy and repetitive use.
