The first time you pulls these out, your friends will look at you funny. After you’ve stripped out some staples, removed a few rounded bolts, and manage to get at the bastard of a hose clamp, they’ll want their own pair. Knipex is world-renowned for its pliers, nippers, and specialty tools, but these 4-inch XS Cobra Pump Pliers are exactly the tool you need when you need it, and is small enough to fit into the coin pocket of most workpants.