Eagle Grip by Malco LP7WC 7 in. Curved Jaw Locking Pliers with Wire Cutter

I’m in the garage door trade where a good pair of grips can mean the difference between going home at the end of the day and going to the hospital when working to fix a door that’s off track or has counterbalance issues. It’s not uncommon for a service truck to have 10 or more pairs of grips. My grandfather started our company in 1966 and we’ve been loyal to the “Other” brand since the start. When the “Other” brand shipped their production to China we noticed the differences immediately and weren’t exactly happy, we continued to buy them because it seemed everyone that tried to make a similar product goofed it up somehow. After initial testing I’m super happy to say Eagle Grips are without a doubt my new go to for grips! These are everything you need in a pair of locking pliers and more, all while keeping to the basics that make a great locking pliers. The fit is great and the finish is above and beyond what is necessary. The price point is right what I’d expect for a quality USA made tool. I have two more pairs on order already and look forward to swapping out all of mine, in fact we’ll even be supplying these for all of our technicians going forward. Thank you Malco and thank you DeWitt Nebraska for once again making a product I’m proud to own!

Impressive tool. I don’t think anybody else can compare top quality build functional and the liability is incredible. Buy one.

I remember 30 years ago genuine Vice Grips would never slip when you really needed them. Then something changed, maybe they moved manufacturing offshore, started using cheaper materials, who knows but they no longer worked like the old days. Over the years I tried buying new Vice Grips, Snap-Ons version, Harbor Freight, Milwaulkees etc. All were "just ok" and would still slip when you really needed them. I'm happy to report after a few months of owning these Eagle Grips they have not let me down. My co-workers always want to borrow them when they have a rounded bolt etc. since no other locking pliers work as well. These grips are not cheap, but they are worth every penny, especially when it's they only tool that will get you out of a jam. They have a quality feel and will likely last tens of years. Do yourself a favor, spend the money for a quality tool THAT DOESN'T SLIP.

I did not need this tool, but got one anyway because I am a sucker for a very well made USA tool--even if I rarely use it. Malco company is a good story too. It's great to see that even though Irwin cheaped out and moved manufacturing to China, this co. came through and flourished. Some people WILL pay for quality made USA products, and this Eagle Grip is a good example of that. The finish is unbelievable and quality looks rock solid. Someday I'll hand this down to someone--so kids, if you are reading this be nice, and please stop asking me for money, lol.

Well, I've been getting by with the old Husky that lay around in my garage. These are absolutely flawless so I did what any normal man would do and bought them all. If there's a day I can't get the torque I need , I'll pull these off the trophy wall. Seriously, these are super functional in every way.

Nice tool. Well machined. It’s one of the nicest hand tools I own. Tool truck quality.

I bought these apparently high-end-pliers after seeing a very objective YouTube review that took a bunch of different tools of different brands, including Locking Pliers, and tested them with like with a torque wrench trying to twist a bar out of their grip, and these scored unexpectedly high. At the time I saw the review, I was frustrated and stuck in the middle of a jet boat job in which I could not twist a frozen end fitting off of a threaded cable, because whenever I tried to twist it off, even with propane torch heat and penetrants like PB Blaster and WD-40, the cable spun in the jaws of my 10" and 12" bargain locking pliers. I took a chance and order the 7" model (then the only one in stock) for like $40 to see if they could crack the boat job, and darned if the fitting didn't come right off without a slip once the jaws on these pliers were locked on the cable. No heat, no more penetrant, just a tight, tight grip. As the video review showed me, you get what you pay for, and these units seem head and shoulders above the bargain ones in terms of the sharpness and durability of their jaws, the amount of torque they can take on the "tightening knob", and how much squeeze pressure they can comfortably apply. No more bargain pliers for me.

Better stock up on Malco Eagle Grip pliers while you can. Malco discontinued the manufacture of all locking pliers early this year and when current stock is gone, its gone. These are far better than the now china made Irwins or any of the other third party knock offs floating about. They are very durable and lock extremely solidly. And made right here in Murica, which is rare to find nowadays. I haven’t used the german brands version of locking pliers but from what ai read in reviews, I am not missing out on anything.

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!

these vise grips are the best on the market

Worth the money

Locking pliers are supposed to kick around in your toolbox, get used as a last resort, and be thrown across the yard when things break after beating on them with a hammer. Not these ones, they go in the drawer next to the snap-on stuff you shouldn't have bought and spend more time admiring than using. Yes, I like them a lot.

Bought after watching a review on project farm. Not cheap, but really great quality. A great stocking stuffer.