Bahco 8224 Slip Joint Plier 250MM

Was dubious at the price paid (under £17) that these would be genuine. They came in the standard Bahco card insert and appear to be the real deal. Better than my older Irwin pliers and used almost daily, as they’re so versatile. I like the locking button on the handle in particular.

Seem to be very well made. When my plumber saw them he thought that they were twice the price I paid. I find this type much better that the ones where you have to open the handles up to select another slot although that type are usually much cheaper.

Good quality as expected

This product is definitely value for money, great teeth and grip from these pliers, easy to use and great value.

I first came across these in the 80's whilst working 'on the tools' as a maintenance technician. I've had loads of different makes it slip joint pliers but non have come even close to the quality and convenience of these Swedish babies (or they used to be Swedish).A little bit of brand history.Back in the 80's, Bahco was a part of Sandvik's saw and hand tool devision (Swedish steel). This changed in the mid 90's when the US global tool conglomerate Snap-on tools acquired Bacho. For those in the know Snap-on tools have a reputation amongst many who earn their living using hand tools as being amongst the best that there is out there - particularly mechanics. This also hold true for Bacho tools. To be candid these slip joint pliers are the dogs b0llocks. The slip joint mechanism which unique to Bacho is second to none and can be operated with one hand. The handles are really comfortable to hold and one can really expert some wellie without the risk of slipping or rounding of on a job [unlike inferior designs]. This is in part due to the jaws being precisely manufactured and well designed.It sometimes pays to buy quality. This is so true when buying hand tools as cheaper, inferior tools often qickly fail or wesr out. These pliers used to be £50+ from the likes of Tool Station and Screw-Fix. At the current price on here - presuming that they are not fake which to be candid isn't to rare on Amazon and similar sites - they are an absolute steal.Given my experience of these so far....Highly Recommend.

Great pipe grips good for one handed use

As always a great product from Bahco.Well built and comfortable to use.Reasonable price but the overlaying reason bought was for the fact it is only 8mm in thickness (quiet slim).Bad point. Amazon had delivered to the wrong house (delivery instructions given but ignored) 🤔

Best grips I now have 4 pairs , recommended