It’s pricier than most locking pliers. The Grip-On 111-10 typically sells for around $30, which is a lot, considering that the original Irwin Vise-Grip pliers retail for half that.

Locking pliers are the indispensable hand tool that loosen bolts with stripped heads, clamp two pieces of metal together for any reason. They most often come into play whenever you’re trying to ...

With the locking pliers securely clamped, clamp a round or unusually shaped part in the plier jaws as you would normally. Now you can file, drill, or cut the part as needed. More Tools.

Deadwood Crafted Tools offers this set of C-Clamp locking pliers for an affordable price. You get an 11 inch, a six inch, and a second six inch with rounded, non-swiveling tips to hold larger items.