Description

The KNIPEX Cobra 180mm (87 01 180) is the popular mid-range Cobra model, providing 18-position fine adjustment and gripping capacity for pipes up to 42mm and nuts up to SW 36mm in a 180mm package that balances grip range with everyday manageability. The push-button adjustment allows one-handed setting directly on the workpiece — the defining feature of the Cobra design that has made it the world’s best-selling water pump plier.
The self-locking jaw mechanism maintains the set width under load, preventing the creeping readjustment that compromises conventional slip-joint pliers. Hardened serrated teeth at 61 HRC provide exceptional, reliable grip on pipes, nuts, and irregular workpiece profiles. The box-joint design ensures structural stability and precision over a long service life.
The Cobra 180mm is the most commonly specified Cobra model across the professional trades — the right size for the majority of cable management, plumbing, and fitting work encountered on typical electrical installation projects. A world-class adjustable plier that every professional should own.