Is KNIPEX made in China?

Author: Dan Wintheiser  |  Last update: Saturday, May 3, 2025

For four generations Knipex has been an independent, owner-managed family company. The company is headquartered in Wuppertal, Cronenberg. All manufacturing of core products like pliers takes place in Wuppertal, Germany.

Where are KNIPEX products made?

We manufacture exclusively in Germany, at the founding location in Wuppertal. With a vertical range of manufacture of almost 100%, we can control all production steps and directly influence and continuously improve them to the best possible quality.

Which tools are not made in China?

Made in USA:
  • ABC Hammers.
  • Ajax Tools.
  • Braun Corporation: Wheelchair equipment.
  • Channellock.
  • Council Tool Hand tools.
  • Edelbrock Specialty vehicle parts.
  • Eklind Tools.
  • Estwing Hatchet: Hatchets, axes.

Do you pronounce the k in KNIPEX?

The easy way out was to simply drop the /k/ and from then on knight, knee, knot and KNIPEX have been pronounced without it. In other Germanic languages, like Dutch, Swedish and German we still find /kn/ as a syllable onset today. So in German, Knie, Knoten und KNIPEX are pronounced with the /k/. English.

Are Wera and KNIPEX the same?

The distinctive 'crowns' from this handle are used as part of the Wera logo. Main German competitors are the manufacturer Wiha Tools, Gedore, Knipex and Hazet.

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Who is the owner of KNIPEX?

Ralf Putsch, who joined the company in 1987, takes over the overall management of the company. The international business share is sustainably expanded – to over 60% today.

What is so good about KNIPEX?

KNIPEX pliers are lighter so you can comfortably carry the tool with you. The tools are designed with lowest possible weight paired with maximum resilience which leads to a significant reduction in fatigue in daily work.

What is the hole in KNIPEX for?

The little hole has a very practical reason: That's where we hang the Cobra® in our precision laser, which is where it gets the teething for the opening width adjustment.

What does SB mean on KNIPEX pliers?

The "SB" addition after some articles is just a packaging variant. "SB" means "Self-service".

Is DeWalt owned by China?

The DeWalt Industrial Tool Company is an American worldwide manufacturer of power tools and hand tools for the construction, manufacturing and woodworking industries, as well as home craftspeople. DeWalt is a registered trademark of Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., a subsidiary of Stanley Black & Decker.

Is Festool made in China?

Festool products are primarily manufactured in Neidlingen (Germany), Illertissen (Germany), and Česká Lípa (Czech Republic).

How can you tell if a product is made in China?

There are labeling requirements that apply to most product categories. As an example, every product label in the US must indicate the country of origin, like the “Made in China” commonly printed above or below the UPC codes of many products.

Are KNIPEX made in China?

For four generations Knipex has been an independent, owner-managed family company. The company is headquartered in Wuppertal, Cronenberg. All manufacturing of core products like pliers takes place in Wuppertal, Germany.

What's the difference between blue and yellow KNIPEX?

The blue-red handles are two-component handles that offer the user greater comfort than, for example, a plastic coating. They also insulate against cold and heat and thus increase comfort when working under extreme conditions.

Is KNIPEX a lifetime warranty?

A: KNIPEX offers a limited lifetime warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. You should work with the distributor you purchased from for warranty claims. If you run into issues with the distributor you can contact our Buffalo Grove, IL office for warranty assistance.

What metal does KNIPEX use?

Forged from high-grade chrome vanadium electric steel, oil-hardened, teeth additionally induction-hardened to approx. 61 HRC.

What does SBA mean on KNIPEX tools?

A: The SBA in the product # indicates that the product is on card stock for retail display. A Knipex item without the SBA is a bulk product that ships without retail packaging.

Who is KNIPEX owned by?

Who is KNIPEX owned by? The company is currently run by Ralf Putsch, the great-grandson of the founder. The business was started by Carl Gustav Putsch in the basement of his own home. By trade, he was a smithy and he focused on producing carpenter's and farriers' pincers.

What is zigzag in German?

Zickzack-; road, path zickzackförmig. zigzag line Zickzacklinie f. to steer a zigzag course (Naut) Zickzack(kurs) fahren. adverb. zickzackförmig, im Zickzack.

Is NWS better than Knipex?

Mini and Precision Pliers

Between the two brands, the Knipex are mini pliers, but the NWS have more “precision pliers” features, such as the spring-action opening. These NWS have ESD-safe handle grips. Knipex also offers similar, but at much higher pricing.

What are the best quality pliers made of?

Pliers Knowledge: The Essential Foundation - Steel. It is an element that often works in the background, but nevertheless makes a decisive difference between quality and mediocrity: steel. At KNIPEX, we understand the fundamental importance of this material in the manufacturing of our high-quality pliers.

Are Knipex and Wiha the same?

I've done some quick comparisons between the Knipex and Wiha Pliers wrenches. Here are the photographs. The biggest difference between these two pliers (aside from price) is the mechanism by which they open and lock. The pin going through the Wiha pliers has teeth on the inside that engage the teeth on the wrench.

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