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The riveted tongue-and-groove mechanism has no button or spring to clog or break.
Channellock
440 12 in Tongue & Groove Pliers
Classic 12-inch American-made tongue-and-groove pliers with a 2.25-inch capacity, Permalock joint and laser-hardened teeth.
- Score
- 7.7/10
- Est. life
- 25 yrs
- Cover
- Unknown
Last-known catalog price
$21.92
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Product Overview
Channellock's model 440 is the familiar straight-jaw tongue-and-groove plier, made in Meadville, Pennsylvania from high-carbon US steel. Its undercut channels and patented Permalock fastener resist joint slip, while right-angle laser-hardened teeth grip in both directions. The 12-inch tool opens to ...
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Specifications
- OverviewBrand
- Channellock
- OverviewProduct category
- hand-tool-sets-and-wrenches
- OverviewModel
- 440
- OverviewMPN
- 440
- OverviewExpected lifespan
- 25 years · We Buy It For Life editorial estimate
Why We Love It
The features that make this product stand out from the competition.
Domestic steel and production
Channellock forms the high-carbon US steel tool in Meadville, Pennsylvania.
Lifetime defect support
The Built Strong limited lifetime warranty covers qualifying material and workmanship faults.
Detailed Quality Score Breakdown
Core Performance
Primary Performance
8.9
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Feature Richness
6.7
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Build Quality
8.9
Channellock documents high-carbon US steel, a Permalock joint, undercut channels and laser-hardened teeth.
Reliability Score
9.2
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Longevity
Durability Rating
9.3
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Wear Resistance
8.5
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Component Replaceability
5.5
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Design Timelessness
8.5
The exact product retains Channellock's straightforward tongue-and-groove geometry and replaceable-by-tool simplicity.
Serviceability
Repairability
5.3
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Spare Parts Availability
5.1
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Warranty Coverage
7.4
The manufacturer publishes a limited lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
Service Network
5.3
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Value
Total Cost of Ownership
9.4
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Resale Value Retention
6.8
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User Satisfaction
8.6
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What are the main dimensions and capacity of the Channellock 440?
The model 440 is a 12-inch straight-jaw tongue-and-groove plier with a 2.25-inch jaw capacity. Its listed jaw length is 1.5 inches and its weight is 1.64 pounds.
What materials and construction features does the 440 use?
Channellock identifies the 440 as made in the USA from high-carbon U.S. steel. The tool uses undercut channels, a Permalock fastener, and laser-hardened teeth; these are product construction features, not a guarantee against all wear or damage.
What type of grip and joint design does this plier have?
The 440 has straight jaws with a 90-degree, laser heat-treated grip pattern and a Permalock joint. The manufacturer describes the tooth pattern as providing grip and the Permalock fastener as helping avoid nut-and-bolt failure.
What warranty applies to the Channellock 440?
Channellock's Built Strong limited lifetime warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship. The warranty is subject to the manufacturer's stated terms and does not describe every kind of damage or wear as covered.
What price and availability were listed for the exact model 440?
When checked, Channellock's own online store listed the exact model 440 at $21.92 and showed it available to add to cart. Retail prices, inventory, shipping, and eligibility can change after the page is checked.
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