Vampliers8" Stripped Screw Extractor Linesman Pliers. Made in Japan. Professional Grade Heavy Duty Combination Pliers, Stripped Screw Removal Tool.

The sharpness of the blade. You have to take your time stripping or you will knick or cut the wire. I love it. The crimper is a great part to have with this. The size and ease of use. This has it all. I can't believe I waited so long to get one. It actually helped eto remove the screws as advertised. When I'm slicing wires I have to remember to avoid the trench. Although it does shape the splice well. Durable and works like a dream

Tools used in real life don't always live up to their reviews, but there are exceptions. When I unpackaged the Vampliers, they seemed strong and sturdy. The real test came when I tried to remove a rusted and immovable outlet screw from an outdoor box. I tested the screw before using the pliers, and it wouldn't budge. But when I used the pliers, I was able to easily turn the screw and remove it. Highly recommend Vampliers!

I happened to collect pliers (they are more practical and cheaper than rare postal stamps, aren't they?). I seemingly have all the high end staff -- from Knipex to some obscure/rare Japanese ones. 8.5 inch Vampliers were missing -- I did not think they are any good. I do not like so called "linesman" pliers. They have obnoxiously large head being too front heavy and have a gap between jaws (they say it helps with wire twisting, but the gap is much smaller than typical Romex so it makes no difference, except for inability to grab small/thin parts). I was wrong. I received the best linesman pliers.Pro #1. They move freely (that means the pliers open themselves when held horizontally by the upper handle). That is only 2nd pliers out of 100 or so that is not spring-assisted (i.e. manufacturers can do it but are not doing it for regular pliers; cost saving measure to increase profitability by a few cents per piece?). No need to spend 10 minutes with a valve lapping compound. Yahee!Pro #2. No these fancy rectangular plastic handles that Vampliers (and Engineers -- identical to Vampliers but much cheaper. Tools by Engineer are for those who know?). I bet these handles, along with fancy ridges all over, were made for one and only one purpose. To make blisters on user fingers in no time at all so the people will not forget what was used. These time, Vampliers used good old dipped handles. I would prefer plastic comfort grip handles (round ones and no deep print, please!), but existing handles are good enough, thank you!Pro #3. No beloved jaw gap. Jaws close all the way, like in regular pliers, and therefore are suitable for thin parts. Win!Pro #4. The head is not overly large or heavy and is quite proportional to the body. Two hand grip is not required. Your assistant does not need to look as a bodybuilder either. Isn't it nice?Pro #5. The handles are not overly thick, making the weight easily manageable. Remember, these pliers are larger than average anyways, so they are somewhat heavier than usual. The keyword here is "somewhat", not "shockingly much", making them nimble and easy to handle.Pro #6. Patented Vamplier stripped screw removal feature (a groove in the jaws that allows to grabbing and then twisting of remains of a screw). Because the groove offset to a side, it does not interfere with regular operation. And because the groove is smaller than usual, much smaller screws could be handled. 3mm (1/8 inch) in diameter easily. Smaller screws occur much more often than very large ones that could not be removed with pliers anyways. No need to carry small pliers for small screws.Pros #7. Super sharp sheer cutter makes cutting copper and aluminum wires a breeze (do not even think -- moreover try -- cutting steel or other hard objects, the cutter is not designed for such work, it will fail and will get damaged). Even the shape of the blades is good -- it tends to move the wire to the pivot (like the best wire cutters do) so the wire is easier to cut. Cutters are not needed anymore!Pro #8. Good built-in crimper (I use it a lot, it replaces dedicated crimping tool in at least 99% of cases).Pro #9. Very well made, like all Vampliers. Reasonably priced, which is highly unusual for anything Vamplier (you have to keep your legs, arms, and children. Surprised? Me too).Somebody thought when the tool was designed. Somebody cared when the tool was made. And somebody was not too greedy when the tool was sold.Highly recommended.

Good product. Feels and looks well made. Worked great at removing a damaged screw that I couldn’t get out using other tools.

The VAMPLIERS 8.5” Shearing Linesman Pliers are extremely sharp and make clean, precise cuts with no pinching. They’re outstanding for standard wire work and feel solid in the hand.However, after trying to cut #10/3 MC cable, the pivot pin started sticking and the handles began binding, making them difficult to use. Later, someone borrowed them and tried cutting a screw, which damaged the cutting teeth even further. Now they stick badly, and I’ll need to file them down to try to restore smooth operation.These pliers perform excellent when used for wire and lighter materials, but they’re not built for heavy-duty cuts. Still a great tool when used within its limits — 4 stars overall.Pros:• Extremely sharp and clean cuts• No pinching or crushing• Comfortable grip and easy to control• High quality for standard wire workCons:• Handles bind after heavy cuts like #10/3 MC• Damaged cutting teeth after misuse• Not suited for hardened materialsPro Tip: Only use these for what’s stated and you will probably be in the clear. The sticking pin is my biggest issue the damaged teeth falls on me.Next to a set of KNIPEX High Leverage Lineman’s for size reference

I own a ton of tools from the tool truck brands all the way down to 1920s vintage American made tools. One thing I can tell you is these are absolutely expertly made. Leave it to the Japanese to manufacture something that is near perfect. They are ergonomically excellent in every way that I can tell so far and have been fit perfectly with no wobble or slop in the tooling. I could go on and on, but basically this is a tool that is 'perfect' in every way so far. The only thing I cannot yet test is longevity or durability, but the tools I'm still using from the 80s that are Japanese tell me I won't have any issue with these either. Massive thanks to the manufacturer for choosing Japanese production. Outstanding tool.