Triplett LongLockers 15-inch Extended Reach Locking Pliers with Non-Slip Handles (TT-200)

CONSTRUCTION> A little larger (not counting the "extension", that is the lengthen neck) than a 6" Irwin Vice-Grip Long-Nose pliers. Irwin Tools 1402L3 6LN Original Long Nose Locking Pliers, 6-Inch> Much smaller, and lighter construction than a 9" Irwin Vice-Grip pliers. [ASIN:B00004SBB2 Irwin 15-9LN Vise Grip 2-7/8-Inch Jaw Capacity 9-Inch Long Nose Plier with Wire Cutter]]> Well built, but not quite the quality of "real" Irwin Vise-Grips---but only a tool nut would notice.>>> The action is smoother, and the durability can be enhanced by working automotive grease into all the moving parts---but that applies even to Irwin Vise-Grips.> These are approximately equal to Irwin 6" vise-grips plus an extension, which puts them into a "moderate duty" category---a guy with normal strength can damage them. Not easily, but they can be overstressed.> The cushioned hand-grip makes for a good comfortable grip.GREAT WEED PULLERS> Specifically, the Triplett Longlockers, are terrific for pulling up small saplings, 1/8" to 1/2" diameter (depending on the plant species and the soil). The strength you'd normally have to put into griping the sapling can be put into pulling. So you can easily pull larger saplings than you could by hand.> Because of the extension you don't have to bend over to pull up the saplings. You can just "walk along" and pluck up saplings or similar weeds as you stroll through your garden.> The design of the Long-Nose jaws (either of true Vise-Grips or these Tripletts) means that you don't constantly have to adjust the adjustment screw. Once properly adjusted, just grip the smaller saplings (~1/8") by the tip, thicker by the middle, and thickest (~1/4") by the inside teeth. Note that ordinary Irwin Vice-Grips work well for weed pulling, but the long-nose jaw models are even better for this purpose than the "curved" or "straight" jaw models.> You can pull weeds other than tree saplings (such as vines with long taproots) if there is a stem you can grab.> Obviously terrific for pulling poison ivy, because you don't have to get your hands near the plants.> Great for pulling weeds from cacti beds, short thick rose beds, bromeliads or other spiny--thorny plants.WISHLIST> I only wish for a Triplett Longlocker about 3" longer with slightly heavier construction.> Click on “Stoney” just below the product title to see my other reviews, or leave a comment to ask a question.

Worked out great, well made, I Recomend.

Grips are hard plastic and hard to hold with one hand when hands are not perfectly clean. Tips could open further to be more useful.

I use it for grabbing my furnace filter which usually doesn't want to come out easy-like

Great tool for hard to reach bolts with nuts.

Used to remove a bracelet jammed in a disposal, when regular locking pliers were not long enough.

Very sturdy and super long reach

Not bad for the price! Certainly not a “name brand” type of thing and not the highest of quality but if you’ve got something to need to grip that is deep, worked great for me. Locking mechanism isn’t in the area of the “big boys” but they have failed me too, in the past. Good to have in the toolbox, at this price!