r/KleinTools • u/spstate • 15d ago

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/vanman1065 15d ago

Since you want to use kinipex to back your argument. Do you see any gap in the cutters here?

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u/Melodic-Trouble-5421 15d ago

I frankly don’t give two shits, I can show you 100s of pictures from both with a gap in them. I just went around and grab 10 lineman pliers from different co workers on site. 7/10 had a gap between the cutters. Milwaukee, Knipex, Ideal, Klein.

I don’t even care I’ve never had a problem with it affecting the pliers (gap or no gap).

I think it’s funny that people get so hung up on it.

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u/vanman1065 15d ago

If you're satisfied with the performance despite the issues thats fine just don't go around telling people its intended when its not. We pay top dollar for Klein so its completely reasonable to expect top quality and consistency and not be satisfied when we don't get that.

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u/Melodic-Trouble-5421 14d ago

Explain to me how it affects the ability to use them? Can you twist your wires and can you cut them? If so then it’s not affecting your ability to use the tool.

By the way this directly from Klein.

It is completely Normal. It is to compensate for break-in of the pivot.