VAMPLIERS 8.5" Shearing Linesman Pliers, Electrician Side Cutting Pliers Screw Extractor Jaws, Crimper, & Shearing Blades. Easily Cut PVC insulated 3-Core Cable, Copper Wire, Soft Metals

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.

My pliers made it 5 min out of the package before the pin seized up making the pliers useless. The pliers take two hands to open and close I didn’t even get to try these out functionally before they had self destructed. Hopefully they’re just a defective pair and a new set will be better

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 work Cons: • Handles bind after heavy cuts like #10/3 MC • Damaged cutting teeth after misuse • Not suited for hardened materials Pro 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

Very nice.... keeps the blade well

Take a while to break in, they come stiff. The edge of the blade rolled over while cutting 10/3, heat treat is inconsistent, now the pliers are very stiff when opening and closing where the rolled edges are catching on each other. Was hoping these would be as good as Marvel VA pliers.

Poor build quality. Shears damaged after first use. The bite seems soft as well. I really had high hopes for this unit but it seems like I’d have to revert to something better Edit. I wrote to vampliers and they sent a warranty replacement. Glad to see they are standing by their products. I changed my stars to three from one because of this.

Pliers are not broken in; I can't even open them with one hand. WD-40 didn't help at all. Also, they require a lot of force to cut wire, while Klein Tools linemans cut much easier and smoother. Don't waste your time on these.

Never cut 10 awg wire so easy...I meen almost like cutting butter... the best I have ever bought.🤠🙏

Very sharp and easy to use. Love them!

These pliers are so bad for electricians. They are so stiff which makes it hard to strip wires quickly. It’s too hard to have good control with these pliers. I wish I never bought them

So stiff it’s painful to use

Bought these pliers as I thought they can be better than marvel,but sadly the vampliers are stiff and hard to open and close

Great pliers but they take a bit of time to break in. I like their utility and shear function but ended up going with a different model.