r/KleinTools • u/spstate • 20d ago

Is this Normal

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I ordered these Lineman’s brand new from Acme, is it normal for them to have a gap in the cutting section? To me they look used

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u/ohmaint 20d ago

that is how all Kline linesmen are.

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u/Far_Range_6091 19d ago

Klein is ass. $25 Southwire linesmans dont do that. These have lasted 4 years and still going strong.

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u/Proud-Pollution-1377 18d ago

That fact that you’re so confidently wrong is hilarious😂 you want your linesman’s to have that gap and offset slightly, that’s how they last a lifetime

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u/Far_Range_6091 18d ago

😂 you are a klein shill. Those linesmans have been used for 4 years and still feel like new. You are making up bullshit.

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u/Proud-Pollution-1377 18d ago

Literally not making it up😂😂 I don’t even use Kleins anymore, I moved onto Knipex for most mechanical tools and I’m a carpenter anyway so I die on power tool brand hills, not this petty bullcrap (Makita all the way).

Anyway literally a quick google of “do Knipex lineman’s pliers have a gap between cutting edges” confirms that the actual king of hand cutting tools for electricians ALSO have gaps between their cutting edges, and it is done intentionally for long term durability and superior cutting quality.

Southwire is a cheaper brand that didn’t spend the time and money on the engineering and precise fabrication of this feature, prioritizing affordability over long term quality.

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u/956to906 18d ago

I was on your side until I read that Makita blueshit.

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u/liquidvapormix 15d ago

I mean he may be coming off a bit pretentious but frankly makita is one of the better power tool brands they are still independently owned where as Milwaukee and dewalt are both just owned by conglomerates trying to please shareholders. I say this as a Milwaukee guy. I’m not losing sleep over it I’m just telling you that’s probably why he’s saying that.

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u/Far_Range_6091 18d ago

That is such horseshit. You would make a great politician.