Why are the combination pliers called combination pliers?

The combination pliers are a combination of gripping pliers and cutting pliers. As with all combination products, these pliers are not as good as the individual pliers in the individual disciplines. Nevertheless, a pair of combination pliers is usually sufficient for all do-it-yourself activities in the household and workshop, unless you fell for a cheap offer from Grabbeltisch. Incidentally, the quality criteria mentioned here for the combination pliers also apply to the individual pliers.

The pipe wrench has adjustable holding surfaces, to hold pipes of any diameter. The so-called water pump pliers can do that too, however, the grip width is adjusted by a sleeve via a thread.

Der Seitenschneider weist eine relativ kurze Schneide auf, which increases the pressure when cutting. Above all, you need side cutters, to shorten cables and wires.

The combination pliers combine cutting edge, Gripping and holding surfaces in a pair of pliers. Naturally, there is no possibility with combination pliers, adjust the grip width as with a pipe wrench.

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