Customer Reviews for DEWALT 8 in. Compound Action Linesman Pliers

Jaws don't open wide enough. The rest of it is positive.

I don't have a lot of strength in my hands due to carpal tunnel and arthritis but with these I feel like the hulk because I can cut things I couldn't before with regular wire cutters. These are awesome. My husband loved them so much I had to buy him a set.

I just left a review, but forgot to mention the only issue/complaint I have with this tool - the clip that holds it in a closed position is poorly designed and the pliers ALWAYS open, which really bothers me considering the brand...This is the reason I didn't give it 5 stars! Oh, and I only gave it 3 stars for value, because I've always considered Dewalt products a bit overpriced!

I don't use these pliers for their intended use, but rather for cutting screws, and as I've gotten older and have lost hand strength, I was unable to cut through a #8 sheet metal screw even using both hands, but can now do it with only 1 hand! Some silly comments here, like the Dewalt name in the rubberized handles being uncomfortable - wait for it...🙄 And yes the jaws don't open as far as other linesman pliers, because of the added compound pressure, and IMHO is an acceptable trade-off!

I forgot it out in the rain and it did not rust. Easily cuts through thick solid wire. A bit bulky for small nuts and bolts. Works perfectly for what I needed it for (shortening radial spokes on an antenna). Amplifies hand strength.

I needed a small multipurpose pliers with a wide nose to remove and apply the small clamps on small engine fuel lines. This works great. Other small pliers were slightly too narrow and wouldn’t grip the entire clamp and the larger pliers wouldn’t work in small places. The added features are a big plus, such as wire cutters and the cutting edge to trim fuel lines or cutting larger cable. I would recommend this to everyone.

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The Cutters cut fine but the Jaws barely opened up enough that twist two wires together I expected better from DeWalt

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Decent action but the jaws a little soft.

My go to lineman pliers. Easier wire cutting than anything else out there because of the compound action

Nice compact pliers!

Nice liked the construction quality and sturdiness.

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Does not have a free action to work, is uncomfortable and not practic.

Good tool. No more comments

These work well for making multiple cuts. They keep my palm from getting sore.