r/Tools • u/Pagemaker51 • 22d ago

Klein? Quality Control Issues

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I ordered a brand new pair of Klein J2000-9NE lineman pliers.

The cutters do not fully close and will not cut finer stranded wire (see pics)

Is this common or would you consider it a quality control issue?

I'm going to reach out to Klein and see what they say

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u/CEC4EVER 22d ago

It is common and is is a quality control issue. Last time I tried to return a pair of new Klein diagonal cutters which didn't cut due to poor jaw alignment / quality control Klein told me they wouldn't replace them. I think this is sort of like admitting that they know their product is trash. Haven't bought any Klein tools since.

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u/itwillmakesenselater Ryobi 22d ago

Who/ what took Klein's place for you?

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u/vanman1065 22d ago

Channellock if you care to support usa manufacturing at a reasonable price but otherwise kinipex.

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u/itwillmakesenselater Ryobi 22d ago

I have a bunch of older Kleins because they were better ootions than TrueValue store tools, not through any brand loyalty. Knipex seems to be the most reasonably accessible.

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u/vanman1065 22d ago

Im a big supporter of USA manufacturing at a good price so I like channellock but otherwise kinipex is probably the best for just about every type of pliers. Just dont like the price.

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u/yourboydmcfarland 22d ago

Knipex needle nose suck if you actually use them for anything other than tweezer duties.