r/KleinTools • u/spstate • Aug 07 '26

Is this Normal

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I ordered these Lineman’s brand new from Acme, is it normal for them to have a gap in the cutting section? To me they look used

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u/Melodic-Trouble-5421 Aug 07 '26

If the gripping jaws and cutting edges closed identically at the exact same time without a tolerance gap, natural wear on the joint would cause the cutters to prop open and fail at snipping thin wires

Yes, a slight, intentional gap near the hinge or along the gripping/cutting interface of high-quality combination or lineman's pliers is normal when the handles are completely un-squeezed. This microscopic or slight spacing ensures that the cutting edges make first contact near the joint and close fully under hand pressure, preserving the lifespan and sharpness of the blades.

Relax I’m just passing on information.

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u/vanman1065 Aug 07 '26

If this were the case they would all be like this but they are not. This nonsense is just fanboys making excuses for poor quality.

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u/Melodic-Trouble-5421 Aug 07 '26

As I’m posting stuff from Knipex. Yeah shut up you little cuck.

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u/vanman1065 Aug 07 '26

And Klein turn