KNIPEXTools 98 62 02, Flat Nose Plastic Pliers 1000V Insulated, Orange

These are one of those tools that you never realize were so awesome until you get them. Sure you can use regular insulated metal pliers to move wires in a live breaker panel, but you might end up with a shower of sparks too. Not with these. These are my go to tool for work in breaker boxes. Guaranteed to be the envy of less well equipped peers as well.These are sturdy, when you first think about it you’re like, okay, yeah, sure, PLASTIC pliers, but when you hold them you realize how durable they are. The longer jaws make them great for reaching deep into tangles.German quality again 💯💯💯

These feel like a child's toy, but work well inside of EV high voltage batteries to pick up fasteners or disengage connectors. I haven't been shocked by 400VDC yet. Exactly the result we want!

I’m impressed. These grip tight with no twisting and very little deflection. They won’t replace steel pliers because they aren’t strong enough to bend anything thicker than 14ga solid wire. However, they’re plenty strong when you need to reach into an energized box and pull a wire out.

Knipex has had it's loyal followers for as long as I remember. They are often the brand most compared as an alternatitive to Klein and Channellock. Manufactured in Germany, and EXCLUSIVELY in Germany, since the late 1800's, they enjoy a high reputation, especially for their electrical tools.This particular tool has the important 1000V rating, which most amateurs take for granted. Hardware stores (and Amazon) are awash in "plastic pliers" which claim to be appropriate for electrical work. However these often have exposed metal handles and should not be trusted. For linemen and electricians performing work on energized circuts, the tool MUST by law be rated to withstand and protect the user up to 1000V.For the amateur, this may sound like overkill, but I'm going to tell you why its not: The amateur is more likely to make a mistake deenergizing circuitry and more likely to miswire small projects. For this reason, the DIY handyman or homeowner should consider this a necessity.I have rewired some of my own circuitry, correcting mistakes (or laziness) of previous homeowners and have found several occasions where the Knipex pliers were necessary for peace of mind - even with breakers flipped and multimeter checking for power.It's an excellent tool, and a layer of safety that even amateurs should not take for granted.JHA

I wasn't expecting too much when I bought these but I find myself using them regularly for poking around in control panels figuring out where wiring is running to, it's just nice to have the safety of a VDE tool. They're very robust with very little flex in the handles or jaws and they grip well without damaging the insulation on the wires. They're pretty large and can be a bit cumbersome at times for small panels so I wish they made a smaller size option as well.

Good build quality - completely non-conductive, unlike others that have some metal parts. These were crucial in moving wires in a very small, very cramped 1940s electrical box.

I got this tool for hot work on 460v and it is a must have, it is rare to work live but there is some specific circuits I can't cut power and this pliers work amazing holding wires or setting them into the starters, any long nose even insulated but with metal tips wont be safe to work with. This pliers are the right size, provide good grip and are totally insulated, I have used this product for more then a year since I ordered and quality of the tool is second to none. Honest review, real user in the industrial automation field.

Great for use if working with live electrical equipment!