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Channellock 424
4.5(2,305 reviews)Medium confidence
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The CHANNELLOCK® 4.5-inch Straight Jaw Tongue & Groove Pliers (424) offer a strong, versatile grip with…
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- Well-made USA tool
- Strong, versatile grip
- Reliable PERMALOCK® fastener
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- ×Very light duty
- ×Looks like very light duty
- ×Frame is too thin for some needs
The CHANNELLOCK® 4.5-inch Straight Jaw Tongue & Groove Pliers (424) offer a strong, versatile grip with a PERMALOCK® fastener and 90-degree teeth, all made in the USA.
CHANNELLOCK® Straight Jaw Tongue & Groove Pliers are built to last with a PERMALOCK® fastener to eliminate nut and bolt failure, STRONG 90-degree teeth for superior grip and longevity, and UNDERCUT Tongue & Groove won't slip. These pliers are made in the USA and feature CHANNELLOCK BLUE® grips for added comfort and reduced hand fatigue.
What reviewers say
Pros
- • Lightest
- • Smallest
- • Affordable
- • Functional
Cons
- • Very light duty
- • Frame is too thin for some needs
- • Lower quality compared to Knipex
- • Fewer features compared to Knipex
Distilled from 5 editorial reviews.
kindPliersformHand ToolfeatureTongue And GrooveuseGrippingfeatureStraight JawfeaturePerm Lock FasteneraudienceProfessionalaudienceDiy Enthusiast
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Reviews
Aggregated from 5 review sources.
Average score
4.7/ 5
Total user reviews
2,305
Reviewing publications
4
+ 1 qualitative
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The Home Depot
4.7(4.7 out of 5)
10 user reviews
These Channellock pliers are generally well-regarded for their quality and performance, but one reviewer noted they are very light duty and too thin for more demanding tasks, suggesting a Knipex alternative for heavier use.
Pros
- • Laser-hardened teeth provide better grip for longer life
- • Made from high carbon steel to prevent corrosion
- • Performs as expected
- • PERMALOCK fastener eliminates failure of nuts and bolts
- • Well-made USA tool
Cons
- • Connector pin looks like it would shear with significant force
- • Frame is too thin for some needs
- • Very light duty
Channellock
4.6(4.58 out of 5)
99 user reviews
Many users praise these pliers for their durability and strong grip, often noting that older models have lasted decades. However, some recent reviews indicate issues with jaw breakage and reduced grip strength, with concerns about material quality.
Pros
- • Durable and long-lasting (older models)
- • Made in USA
- • Reliable PERMALOCK® fastener
- • Strong, versatile grip
- • Undercut tongue & groove prevents slipping
Cons
- • Concerns about material quality in some newer pliers
- • Diminished grip strength in newer models
- • Recent reports of jaw breaking off
Walmart
4.0
16 user reviews
Reviewers praise these pliers for their versatility, effectiveness in tight spaces, and suitability for small jobs, highlighting their portability for everyday carry.
Pros
- • Comfortable CHANNELLOCK BLUE grips
- • Secure fastener (PERMALOCK)
- • Slip-resistant undercut tongue and groove design
- • Superior 90-degree teeth
- • Versatile grip
Jerking the Trigger
The Channellock 424 is recommended as the best choice if the absolute smallest and lightest pliers are needed for an EDC kit. Although it doesn't match the quality or features of higher-end options, its affordability and compact size make it a practical value.
Pros
- • Affordable
- • Functional
- • Lightest
- • Smallest
Cons
- • Fewer features compared to Knipex
- • Less comfortable grips than Tekton
- • Lower quality compared to Knipex
Specifications
- Kind
- Pliers
- Use case
- Gripping
- Feature
- Tongue And Groove, Straight Jaw, Perm Lock Fastener
- For
- Professional, Diy Enthusiast
- Material
- Metal
- Form
- Hand Tool
- Width
- 1.26in
- Height
- 0.13in
- Length
- 4.5in
- Material
- High Carbon Steel
- Jaw Angle
- 90°
- Made In Usa
- Jaw Capacity
- 0.87inch
- Jaw Teeth Angle
- 90degree
- Country Of Origin
- USA
- Permalock Fastener
- Construction Material
- high carbon steel
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