Eagle Grip by Malco LP10R 10 in. Straight Jaw Locking Pliers

Is the cost worth it? Yes. An overseas screwdriver will usually get the same job done, just might not last as long. But an overseas locking pliers will NOT get the same job done as these pliers. With Malco you are paying for pliers that do things to a degree no other cheaper tool can do. It is essentially a different tool than the cheaper versions because it can handle so much more clamping pressure and its bite strength is so much greater. You can't purchase a cheapo version of this that just wears out quicker. When I use locking pliers, it's usually an emergency situation, which means I need the clamping pressure and bite. I've broken many of the overseas locking pliers, it's frustrating. I couldn't find a good set of locking pliers that would last so I'm thankful to have found these!! The point of failure on other brands is often the tail screw or the metal around the tail screw. Malco's screw is beefy and the area around the screw is reinforced. It also has the ability to use a hex key to turn. I've already twisted off the heads of other brands, but Malco's is a solid piece of quality metal. I'm not worried about any failures there. Be aware that the opening on the LP10WC (2.5 in) is wider than the opening on the LP10R (2 in). Also, the LP10WC length when fully open is just a tad longer as the picture shows. Only improvement might be to make them less slick/shiny for a better grip. Might lower manufacturing costs too. FYI - The little brown spot on the pictures around the pivot is not rust but oil. It did wipe right off. God bless the USA! John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his Only Begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

While I have a number of original ViceGrip pliers like this, they all have curved jaws and I need a flat jaw version. I'd always liked the Malco pliers because of several features; they're easier to attach and remove, and they have that socket on the end of the tightening screw. That socket especially can be worth the price of this tool; it can be used to both tighten and remove the pliers. The tool quality is excellent. All edges are softened/debraded so no edges to cut a finger on. The release trigger design is a little different from a ViceGrip brand plier, a littler easier to use. They're a bit heavy, but that's to be expected for a good tool like this. Sadly, Malco suddenly (no warning) shut down their USA plant and won't be making them any more. I'll be picking up another one or two of their pliers before they're gone for good. Highly recommended to buy.

Best Locking Pliers Ever! But the PRICE!Love the fit finish and function, Super well made, no slop in the jaw alignment, Super polished and chromed. Actually a bit slick and hard to hold onto, if nit-picking. Love the Made In USA! So pricey, tho.

What a great locking plier it is such a quality tool that it is shameful that not being made anymore. Get yours while still available you will not regret. This is what vice grip used to be when made in the US. It grips and has no slippage. It can be hit with hammer and stands up to abuse. Finish is just beautiful this is a throw back to when quality tools made in the USA A little expensive but absolutely worth it+

These have become my go-to locking pliers for pretty much everything. I regularly buy bulk lots of tools from estate sales and eBay and such so I have probably 200 locking pliers that span decades of products. These Eagle Grip pliers are up there with the best of them. Grip is excellent, steel is good and hard and doesn't take damage easily, and the finish is great. Really no complaints at all. They are a bit pricey but the quality backs up the price in my opinion

Excellent quality locking pliers. You are getting what you paid for and worth the money. Improved design over vicegrip10R. Better than my old made in USA 10R vicegrips these Malco pliers should last a lifetime. Vicegrips are now Taiwanese made. Get yourself some Malco Eaglegrip LP10R pliers, they're even made in Dewitt Nebraska like another brand used to be. I'm definitely gonna buy more. These pliers are great for those tough jobs like extracting broken off nails or screws. Also for an extra hand in tight places in construction or automotive fields when can't hold on to both ends of the project. Buy American made.

These pliers are top quality. Above any manufacturer from any country. These are so sweet I won't use them. They remain in the box like a museum piece. Unfortunately the company will no longer make them after this year. So tool snobs of the world - we are in the last days of the greatest vise grips to ever be made. They truly are the 57 Chevy, Morgan Fairchild, and crisp hundred dollar bill of tools. None of this quality shall pass this way again. Gentlemen remove your hats and bow your heads as the great ones pass from our mist. Salute to you Nebraska. Salute to you oh Malco. And salute to the great Eagle Grips. We will remember you forever.

I bought two of these vice grips and I can tell you the chrome finish as well as the build quality is outstanding!!! I wish I knew these existed before I purchased Erwin vice grips. Made in the USA sold me on Malco and the box it came in was the icing on the cake! Good old American Manufacturing at it's finest!

I own many different brands of locking pliers. From Facom and BETA to Irwin, Dewalt and many cheap Chinese versions for close welding. These Eagle Grips are outstanding, solid, accurate and very well made. Worth every penny.

Al usar las pinzas se siente que son de Calidad ya ni hablar del agarre y sujeción que tienen son una bestia, de lo mejor que puedes encontrar en el mercado hoy en dia.

Simplesmente o melhor alicate de travamentos (alicate de pressão) do mercado. Não tem nada igual, cromo perfeito, funcionamento perfeito, robusto e resistente. Pena que a fábrica fechou e não está mais fabricando. Tenho 1 unidade de cada tamanho, simplesmente perfeito!

Made in USA and TOP quality. Trust me

Feels like a quality tool, works well so far.