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These $16 EDC pliers are nearly as good as the $35 set I’ve carried for years

Workpro’s 4-inch mini water pump pliers get you 90% of the Knipex Cobra’s utility as an EDC tool, for about half the price.
4.8 / 5 Very good The price is right. Very well engineered, with excellent ergonomics and precision jaws. Comes in a range of finishes. Smooth, parallel-jawed version for jobs where you don't want to damage a fastener. I've not figured out how to use them one-handed… yet. I’ve been a big fan of pocket tools for a very long time. I had a Swiss Army Knife about a week after I saw what MacGyver could do with it, and then I’ve had a whole line of everyday carry (EDC) bits, including multitools and multipurpose keyrings. However, as much as a…
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