Gedore 183 JC 10" Pliers Wrench - MultiGrip

The Gedore is my favorite pliers wrench version.

This is a very nice and versitile wrench. The action of the handle is compounded on the jaws such that a small movement of the jaws corresponds to a larger opening of the handle. This compound action means that you can apply a very significant amount of clamping force onto a fastener without having gorilla hands. This will also ensure that I don't strip fasteners as is common with certain other adjustable wrench designs. The button for repositioning the size of the jaws is straightforward enough, although the button on mine does not have a blue covering as shown in the picture. Not that this bothers me, but I thought it worth mentioning. I think this well be a very helpful wrench to have alongside my sockets and combination wrenches, particularly for large fasteners or when I need to hold both sides of a bolt.

There are a few reviews mentioning that you can't adjust them with the handles open. This is a design feature. With the handles open, the button stays in and the jaws slide freely to whatever size object you put them on. Then the button pops out as soon as you start to squeeze the handles.

Excellent tool. My only reasons for not giving a 5 star are for the price premium over a knipex they are not worth it imho. They don't open as wide in the maximum setting and the button can be finicky.

So many settings, it's crazy. I heard the adjustment took some getting used to, but it is incredibly intuitive. The jaws open super wide as well.

I never heard of these before - but I'm glad I found out about them and bought this pair. These are well made - the adjusting mechanism takes some getting used to but in the end it works well. They are very handy for many jobs. Highly recommended.

Overall, I'd say this is a great product. It has a slightly broader opening than the old Knipex version and a slightly narrower version than the new one. Compared to the old Knipex pliers wrench (I don't have the current version that is rolling out), the handles closed spacing is a little broader spacing when closed, which, even with my fairly large hands is noticeable (it makes them a bit more difficult to handle. By appearance and feel, they are slightly sturdier, however. Like on the Knipex version, the lower jaw wobbles a bit from side to side, and I would say by about the same amount. This wobble disappears when the pliers are tightened onto something, however.

Aside from the space between the handles which I find too large, the handles themselves have a very nice comfort grip to them, and I highly recommend that. Overall, if you want to spend the money to buy a German tool, these are a great buy.

A little big for everyday use but glad its there when I need it. Way more useful than an adjustable wrench.

These pliers are great. IMHO, everybody needs a pair. It beats dragging around a ton of wrenches. I'm hoping they eventually make a 6" or 7" model.

Great tool, I would recommend.

The Blue button is a nice contrasting color. Can't seem to find any notable differences between these and Knipex, apart from styling (even jaws have slight styling for some reason). Replaced the need to purchase a whole wrench set.

These things work great actually used them to push a brass bushing out of some landing gear and use them regularly to press in small bushing they really are versatile, I chose these mostly because the blue would stand out in a sea of red at work. As much as I love these the knipex as two main advantages I will point out, the grips can be a bit bulky in some cases and the button only really works in one with the jaws closed but they still adjust very smooth and it's hardly a problem once you've used them a while. Also I wanted a blue button but mine is silver it shouldn't bother me but it does.

I haven't used Knipex pliers wrenches. But this one is really a tool of materpiece. I wish Gedore had a 7" version as well since 10" is a little large for every day use.

Some say they are a copy of another brand's similar design. I haven't taken the time to see who started this design first to lay blame on the copy cat. Heck Fred and Barney may have made these while working in the Dino Quarry. These offer the bling factor of BMW blue button and handle with the svelte and slimming sliver upper. Not really a plug and play but rather a push and slide. Parallel jaws with cam action leverage makes gripping an equal and easy endeavor. The only challenge I have found is not actually getting my work done because I'm too busy pushing the button and sliding up and down while avoiding the teeth....they are rather sharp but well guarded. Nice cushioned handles with ribs right were you need them with the narrow jaw to get into the tighter places.
Bottom line a good worthwhile purchase that will put other wrenches into the donation bin.

Replaces so many other tools. Beautifully made.

These are obviously Gedore's copy of the well loved Knipex pliers-wrench. While I've never used the original Knipex I am impressed with these an I would say that they are most likely just as good. The finish on these is great with no burs on the machined surfaces .The plastic grips are quite good with a barely noticeable transition from soft black plastic to hard blue plastic. The plating is nice and consistent with no noticeable defects and is fairly smooth, not grippy like Gedore wrenches. The only problem id the button which tends to stick in some occasions and that the piers must be nearly closed to adjust the size, rather than being adjustable at any position. They work quite well as an adjustable wrench.

Where was this plier wrench ten years ago when I was tearing up brass fittings left and right using a monkey wrench under the sink? Not only is it good for plumbing work but the smooth jaws and parallel action lets me use them on my 3D filament printers for tear down and nozzle changes (aluminium and brass) Now if Gedore could just make a narrow jaw version ala Knipex Cobra or similar I'd convert my toolbox to Team Blue G. Ah, who'm I kidding? I could never afford it :)