{"product_id":"knipex-cobra-10-in-extra-slim-water-pump-pliers-for-tight-spaces-87-51-250-sba","title":"Knipex Cobra 10-in. Extra Slim Water Pump Pliers for Tight Spaces (87 51 250 SBA)","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/handle.svg\" alt=\"handle\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Tight Access\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe extra-slim head and long narrow jaws let you reach fasteners, pipes, and fittings where standard tongue and groove pliers run out of room.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/adjustment.svg\" alt=\"adjustment\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePush-Button Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eNineteen fine adjustments let these Knipex Cobra Extra Slim Water Pump Pliers 250mm match different workpiece sizes quickly without fighting the joint position.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocks On and Holds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eSelf-locking action on pipes and nuts helps reduce hand effort and keeps the jaws from skating off the workpiece when you need a steady grip.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnipex Cobra Extra Slim Water Pump Pliers 250mm\u003c\/strong\u003e are extra-slim tongue and groove pliers built for service, maintenance, repair, and general trade work where access is the real problem. This is a water pump pliers tool designed for gripping pipes, nuts, bolts, and flat stock in confined spaces. Model Number: \u003cstrong\u003e87 51 250 SBA\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this version apart from a standard adjustable pliers design is the jaw shape. The long, narrow jaws and slim head profile give you reach into recessed hardware, crowded assemblies, and equipment with very little clearance around the fastener. If you work around plumbing connections, automotive hardware, machinery, or service panels, that extra access matters more than it sounds on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe push-button adjustment is there for speed, but the fine adjustment range is what makes the tool useful day after day. With \u003cstrong\u003e19 adjustment positions\u003c\/strong\u003e, you can dial in the jaw opening closer to the size of the workpiece so the grip feels more secure and the handle spread stays manageable. That makes repetitive gripping less awkward, especially when you're switching between different nut sizes or moving from round pipe to flat material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnipex also built these pliers to hold under load. The self-locking action on pipes and nuts helps keep the jaws from slipping once engaged, which means you do not have to squeeze as hard just to stay on the part. The box-joint design with double guide adds stability at the hinge, and the hinge bolt is designed to stay put so the joint does not shift unintentionally while you work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn flat stock, the three-point rest helps the jaws stay planted instead of rocking around. That gives this hand tool more versatility than a lot of narrow-nose pliers that are good only for round material. The hardened gripping surfaces are made to bite with authority, and the forged chrome vanadium electric steel construction with multi-stage oil hardening is the kind of material and heat treatment you want in a pair of pliers that will see real daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJobsite practicality is solid here too. The dipped plastic handles keep the tool simple, durable, and easy to wipe down. There is also a pinch guard feature to help prevent your fingers from getting caught as the handles close. At roughly \u003cstrong\u003e0.72 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e250 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e overall length, it is large enough to generate real leverage without becoming clumsy in a tool pouch or service bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Knipex pliers model is a good fit for technicians, mechanics, plumbers, maintenance crews, and anyone doing repair work in packed equipment or cramped utility spaces. If standard water pump pliers feel too bulky around the hardware you deal with, this extra-slim version solves a real problem without giving up the grip strength that makes Cobra pliers worth carrying in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-1\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReach Hardware Standard Pliers Miss\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/2026052172_5.jpg\" alt=\"Knipex Cobra Extra Slim Water Pump Pliers 250mm gripping a small metal fastener on a threaded fitting in a tight equipment space\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pliers are made for the fasteners that sit behind piping, under brackets, or inside machinery where a full-size jaw profile gets in its own way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra-slim head and joint area improve access in confined spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, narrow jaws help reach recessed nuts, screws, bolts, and fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-2\" class=\"acc flip\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGet a Secure Hold With Less Fight\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/2026052172_4.jpg\" alt=\"close-up of Knipex Cobra Extra Slim Water Pump Pliers 250mm jaws gripping flat metal stock to show narrow jaw profile and serrated contact points\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jaw design is not just about access. It is built to stay engaged on both round and flat material so you spend less time readjusting and more time turning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-point rest helps grip flat material more positively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-locking action on pipes and nuts reduces required hand force\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits-3\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDial In the Fit Fast\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/2026052172_1.jpg\" alt=\"Knipex Cobra Extra Slim Water Pump Pliers 250mm product view showing push-button joint and dipped handle design on a clean background\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick push-button adjustment keeps the setup simple, while the fine adjustment range helps the pliers fit the work instead of forcing the work to fit the pliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19 fine adjustments for different workpiece sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox-joint construction adds stability and reliable alignment at the hinge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTool Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTongue \u0026amp; Groove Pliers \/ Water Pump Pliers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eJaw Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.25 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.72 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAdjustment Positions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHandle Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDipped Plastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChrome Vanadium Electric Steel, Forged, Multi-Stage Oil-Hardened\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMade In\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eService and Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eEquipment Repair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eAutomotive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eGeneral Industry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ePlumbing Hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eTight-Space Fastening\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\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\u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eSet the jaw one step tighter than you think you need before loading the part. On these Cobra extra slim pliers, that usually gives you the self-locking bite that keeps the jaws planted on a nut or small pipe without over-squeezing the handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-warranty\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\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\u003cdiv class=\"warranty-text\"\u003eLimited lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects and workmanship.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKnipex Cobra Extra Slim Water Pump Pliers 250mm are the answer when access is the whole job\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you already like Cobra pliers but keep running into hardware buried behind other hardware, this is the version you grab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Techs, mechanics, maintenance crews, and plumbers working around crowded assemblies and hard-to-reach fittings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The slim jaw profile gets where standard tongue and groove pliers cannot, and it still gives you the locked-in Cobra grip people buy Knipex for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a single specialized pliers, not a kit, and the real payoff shows up most when space is tight. If you mostly work in the open, a standard Cobra may be enough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of tool is this?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a tongue and groove pliers, also described as a water pump pliers, designed for gripping pipes, nuts, bolts, and flat material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the jaw capacity?\u003c\/strong\u003e The listed jaw capacity is 1.25 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this model different from standard Cobra pliers?\u003c\/strong\u003e This version uses an extra-slim head and long narrow jaws for better access in confined spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the size adjusted?\u003c\/strong\u003e The pliers use a push-button adjustment system with 19 fine adjustment positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere are these made?\u003c\/strong\u003e Source data lists Germany as the country of origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Knipex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53231572418854,"sku":"87 51 250 SBA","price":48.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/2026052172_1.jpg?v=1779327381","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/knipex-cobra-10-in-extra-slim-water-pump-pliers-for-tight-spaces-87-51-250-sba","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}