The Best Slip Joint Pliers to Add to Your Tool Box

The Channellock name is often associated with high-quality pliers, and these are as impressive as the other tools in the range. High-carbon steel construction gives tremendous durability, and a hard-wearing electroplated coating combats corrosion. The thick, serrated jaws offer excellent grip and have a wire-cutting shear for added versatility. The Permalock central fastener gives strength at a point where nut-and-bolt joints frequently fail.

There are 4½- and 6½-inch models also available. It's a minor gripe, but if there's a feature that could be improved, it's the maximum jaw opening, which isn't as wide as some other 8-inch slip joint pliers. However, given their overall quality, this pair of pliers is remarkably affordable.