Grip-on® 121 Curved Jaw Locking Pliers with Wire Cutter | 121-05

Tool Warranty
The tool has a Lifetime Limited Manufacturer's Warranty

Product Description:

The Grip-On 121 Curved Jaw Locking Pliers is a professional-grade, multi-functional tool designed to handle a wide range of clamping, gripping, and cutting applications. Engineered with curved drop-forged jaws, this tool provides an exceptional grip on rounded objects, pipes, and hex nuts, while the integrated wire cutter allows technicians to cut even thick wire by progression.  

What truly sets the Grip-On 121 apart is its signature epoxy resin coating. This finish is highly corrosion-resistant compared to traditional nickel plating and offers superior defense against welding spatter. Combined with a no-pinch quick-release lever and a heavy-duty piano wire spring, these pliers deliver long-term durability and safe, reliable operation in demanding collision repair, welding, and industrial environments. 

Key Features:

• Curved Jaw Profile: The specialized curved design provides maximum contact and clamping force on round, curved, or irregular shapes without slipping.  
• Integrated Wire Cutter: Features a built-in cutter at the base of the jaws capable of shearing thick wire by progression, eliminating the need to reach for a secondary tool.  
• Epoxy Resin Coating: Environmentally friendly epoxy paint finish provides extreme corrosion resistance and naturally repels hot welding spatter.  
• No-Pinch Release Lever: Engineered with an easy-unlocking lever that prevents painful finger pinching during high-tension releases.  
• Drop-Forged Strength: Jaws are drop-forged and precision-machined to ensure long-term durability and a strong grip under heavy loads.  
• Piano Wire Spring: High-quality internal spring guarantees reliable opening and closing cycles and long tool life.

Ideal For:

• Welding & Fabrication: Resisting hot spatter while securely clamping pipes and rounded metal stock during complex fabrication setups.  
• Automotive Repair: Gripping stripped bolts, rounded nuts, and stubborn vehicle components during heavy mechanical or collision repair.  
• Maintenance & DIY: Serving as a versatile "two-in-one" tool that can grip securely and cut wire during general shop tasks.

121
Grip-on REF.	mm	mm	mm	grams
121-05	143	0-32	23	180

Common Questions

Q: Why is the epoxy coating better than standard chrome or nickel plating?
A: Standard nickel or chrome-plated locking pliers are highly susceptible to welding spatter sticking to the tool, which can foul the moving parts. Grip-On's epoxy resin coating naturally resists spatter and provides significantly more corrosion resistance than nickel, making it superior for harsh shop environments and fabrication bays.  

Q: Can the wire cutter handle thick steel wire?
A: Yes. The built-in wire cutter is designed to cut through thick wires and pins "by progression," allowing you to apply increasing clamping pressure using the adjustment screw to force the cutter through tough materials.  

Q: Does the release lever snap back hard when under tension?
A: No, Grip-On designed this tool with an easy unlocking, no-pinch release lever. This ensures the tool detaches from high-tension clamps smoothly without painfully snapping back against your hands and fingers.

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