{"product_id":"knipex-12-in-chrome-plated-pliers-wrench-hand-tool-with-smooth-parallel-jaws-86-03-300-sba","title":"Knipex 12-in. Chrome Plated Pliers Wrench Hand Tool with Smooth Parallel Jaws (86 03 300 SBA)","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/handle.svg\" alt=\"handle\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWrench and Pliers in One\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe Knipex 86 03 300 SBA Pliers Wrench can replace a range of metric and imperial open-end wrenches while still giving you the grabbing ability of pliers. That means fewer tools to carry and less time digging through the bag.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/capacity.svg\" alt=\"capacity\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth Parallel Jaws\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eParallel smooth jaws spread pressure evenly so you can work on plated fittings, finished hardware, and other sensitive parts without chewing up the surface. If appearance matters, this is the point.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/ratchet.svg\" alt=\"ratchet\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Push-Button Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe push-button adjustment with 22 settings lets you size the jaws right on the workpiece, then use the ratchet-style action to tighten or release faster. It is a simple way to move quicker on repetitive fittings and hardware.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKnipex 86 03 300 SBA Pliers Wrench\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 12-inch hand tool built for gripping, holding, pressing, bending, and wrench-style fastening without damaging finished surfaces. This is a \u003cstrong\u003epliers wrench\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for adjustable fastening and non-marring work on fittings, nuts, locknuts, and other hardware. Model Number: \u003cstrong\u003e86 03 300 SBA\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you do installation, plumbing, maintenance, shop work, or general repair and want one tool that can do the job of multiple open-end wrenches, this is the kind of piece that earns permanent space in the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWhat makes this tool matter is how it combines two things that usually do not show up together: broad adjustment range and surface-friendly grip. The jaws stay parallel and smooth, so instead of biting into chrome, plated fittings, or softer edges, they clamp flat and evenly. That zero-backlash jaw pressure is a big deal when you are working on visible hardware where one slip means a scratched finish and a callback. The 2-3\/8 inch jaw capacity also gives this tool enough range to cover a lot of common hardware sizes with one setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe push-button adjustment is not just convenient, it is faster on the job. You can size the tool directly on the workpiece instead of guessing, opening, closing, and readjusting. Acme lists 22 adjustment positions, which gives you fine control across a wide range of sizes. Once set, the jaw position stays put, so you are not fighting unintentional movement while trying to break something loose or snug it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eKnipex also built this one with real leverage in mind. The cam action design and greater than 10:1 lever transmission give you strong gripping power without needing to crush the handles together with everything you have. In plain terms, it holds hard while being easier on your hand and wrist than a lot of standard adjustable tools. The ratchet-type operating principle also helps when you are turning bolted connections in tighter working spaces where fully repositioning a standard wrench is a pain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eMaterial quality is part of why Knipex pliers have the reputation they do. This tool is made from chrome vanadium electric steel and is forged and oil-hardened for long service life. That matters if the tool is going to live in a work truck, see repeated adjustment, and deal with stubborn fittings instead of just light bench work. The chrome-plated finish adds corrosion resistance, and the dipped plastic handles keep the grip straightforward and no-nonsense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIn real use, the slim profile helps more than the catalog copy usually gets credit for. A bulky adjustable wrench can be awkward in confined spaces, especially around plumbing trim, machine hardware, or tucked-in locknuts. This pliers wrench reaches in easier while still giving you a full, flat grip. It is also useful outside straight fastening work. The same jaw geometry that protects finished parts makes it handy for pressing, aligning, and bending parts where serrated plier jaws would leave marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis tool is a strong fit for plumbers, maintenance techs, mechanics, installers, machinists, and serious DIY users who want one adjustable hand tool that does more than one job well. If you are mostly grabbing rough pipe, a traditional toothed plier may still have a place. But if your work regularly involves finished fittings, visible hardware, or precise pressure on parts, this Knipex setup makes a lot more sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWorks on Finished Hardware Without Leaving a Mess\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/2026052163_3.jpg\" alt=\"Knipex 86 03 300 SBA Pliers Wrench gripping a round fitting on a workbench during installation work\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eIf you work on chrome, plated, or otherwise visible hardware, jaw design matters more than brute force. The smooth parallel jaws grip flat instead of digging in, so you get control without chewing up the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eSmooth jaws are made for damage-free work on plated fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eZero-backlash jaw pressure helps protect edges on sensitive components\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-2\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAdjust Fast and Keep Working\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/2026052163_4.jpg\" alt=\"Knipex 86 03 300 SBA Pliers Wrench being used on machine hardware in a workshop setting\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe push-button setup is quick, secure, and easy to dial in right on the workpiece. When you are bouncing between different fastener sizes, that saves time every single day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e22 adjustment positions for a broad working range\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eRatchet-type action speeds tightening and release on bolted connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-3\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStrong Grip Without Beating Up Your Hands\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/2026052163_5.jpg\" alt=\"Knipex 86 03 300 SBA Pliers Wrench held in one hand showing slim 12 inch profile for reach and leverage\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThis is not a bulky adjustable wrench pretending to be versatile. The slim body reaches into tighter spots, while the lever action gives you serious clamping force without needing a death grip on the handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eGreater than 10:1 lever transmission for strong gripping power\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e12 in. length balances leverage, reach, and control\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-4\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt Like a Real Shop Tool\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/2026052163_2.jpg\" alt=\"Knipex 86 03 300 SBA Pliers Wrench standing upright to show smooth jaws, adjustment mechanism, and dipped handles\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eKnipex did not build this as a throwaway hand tool. Forged construction, oil-hardened steel, and a chrome-plated finish are the kind of details that matter when the tool gets used hard instead of admired in a drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eMade from chrome vanadium electric steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eForged and oil-hardened for long-term durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/length.svg\" alt=\"length\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Overall Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e12 in. (300 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/capacity.svg\" alt=\"capacity\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Jaw Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e2-3\/8 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/weight.svg\" alt=\"weight\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e1.59 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/speed-settings.svg\" alt=\"speed-settings\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Adjustment Positions\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e22\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eChrome vanadium electric steel, forged, oil-hardened\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/color.svg\" alt=\"color\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Finish\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eChrome plated with dipped plastic handles\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/ratchet.svg\" alt=\"ratchet\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Ratcheting Action\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/made-in.svg\" alt=\"made-in\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e Made In\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ePlumbing\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eMechanical Work\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eEquipment Service\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eInstallation\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Contracting\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eDIY \/ Hobbyist\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eShop Use\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-lg\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eUse the laser-etched scale to preset the jaw opening before you get onto the fitting. On repetitive hardware sizes, that saves a surprising amount of time and keeps you from over-adjusting in tight spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-warranty\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-row\"\u003e\n        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/warranty.svg\" alt=\"warranty\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"warranty-text\"\u003e\n          Limited lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects and workmanship.\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eWhy the Knipex 86 03 300 SBA Pliers Wrench earns drawer space\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of hand tool that makes you question why you still carry so many standard wrenches for finish-sensitive work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plumbers, installers, mechanics, maintenance techs, and serious DIY users who work on finished fittings, locknuts, and hardware that cannot get chewed up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The smooth parallel jaws, wide adjustment range, and strong lever action make it far more useful than a basic adjustable wrench and a lot safer on visible surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This tool is built for controlled gripping and wrench-style work, not rough pipe bite. If you want non-marring precision with real leverage, it is a smart buy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of tool is this?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a pliers wrench, which means it combines adjustable wrench-style fastening with the gripping and holding ability of pliers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWill it damage chrome or plated fittings?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is designed specifically to reduce that risk. The jaws are smooth and parallel so they grip without the serrated bite that can mar finished surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the jaw size adjusted?\u003c\/strong\u003e The tool uses a push-button adjustment system with 22 positions, allowing you to set the opening directly on the workpiece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat jobs is it best suited for?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is well suited for gripping, holding, pressing, bending, and tightening or loosening bolted connections in plumbing, maintenance, installation, and shop work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Knipex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53231574384934,"sku":"86 03 300 SBA","price":95.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/2026052163_1.jpg?v=1779327381","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/knipex-12-in-chrome-plated-pliers-wrench-hand-tool-with-smooth-parallel-jaws-86-03-300-sba","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}