TimothyH

That's not a wrench. Those are pliers.

Wrenches turn bolts and nuts. Pliers bend and hold things.

That tool can be used as a wrench but a classic adjustable wrench is a better option for bolts as the jaws always remain parallel. Lack of serrated jaws make it that a poor pair of pliers too. Looks like the worst of both.

To me that's a tool of last resort. I wonder if it is a specialty design for a specific application.

bonsai171

I will echo the thoughts of others here, and discouarge using adjustable wrenches. The only place I will use one is to set the lockring on a threaded fork, which is not very often. The one adjustable I do have is a kobalt (Lowes brand), and it is definitely nice. Very little play in it. If you want something to carry on rides for track nuts, Craftsman makes a nice ratcheting box wrench with a 14mm on one side and 15mm on the other side. It tightens the wheel down really nicely when you're riding out in the middle of nowhere and want the assurance the your wheel is good and tight.

Dave

hairnet

I posted the Knipex because the jaws stay parallel and aren't serrated. These pliers are awesome though, the adjustment is much finer than any traditional channel lock plier and they have a much stronger grip, but they'll cost you $$$.

TimothyH

Really? They are nice?

I'll keep my eye out for them.

SquidPuppet

That is actually an adjustable wrench with a non traditional handle(s) and adjustment mechanism. My LBS has them and they blow Crescent wrenches into the weeds. Unorthodox German engineering that performs magnificently.

TimothyH

I stand both corrected and educated.

Thanks!


-Tim-