Key Features
Long Reach Control The extra-long 11 inch layout gets into deep or obstructed spaces where standard pliers come up short. That matters when you’re guiding small parts, grabbing fasteners, or working around lines and components you do not want to disturb. Multiple Grip Zones Wave-shaped jaws, serrated pipe grip areas, and smooth milled grooves give these needle nose pliers more than one way to hold a part. You can grip round stock, guide screws and cables, or pull and twist without switching tools. Forged for Real Work Forged special tool steel with oil-hardening and tempering gives you a slim tool that still feels solid under load. It is built for repeated assembly and service work, not light-duty drawer duty.
Overview
The Knipex 28 71 280 SBA extra long needle nose pliers are built for gripping, adjustment, and assembly work in hard-to-reach areas. This is a needle nose pliers tool designed for long-reach gripping and assembly work. Model Number 28 71 280 SBA. If your job regularly puts small parts, round stock, screws, or cables down inside tight spaces, this is the style of pliers that saves time and saves knuckles.
What makes this tool useful is not just the length. The slim, half-round tips reach deep into crowded areas, while the wave-shaped jaw profile gives you a more secure hold on odd shapes than a plain straight jaw. Knipex also adds smooth milled grooves for careful handling of small copper pipes, screws, cables, and other round parts, plus a serrated gripping area near the base for more bite when you need to hold onto round material.
On the job, that means one pair of pliers can handle a few different tasks without feeling like a compromise. You can guide a screw into place, hold a small tube without crushing it, pull a cable through an opening, or twist and reposition a part during assembly. The four pulling grooves in the jaws are there for a reason: they help the pliers grab and pull round objects more positively than a basic long nose pattern.
Knipex built these from forged special tool steel and then oil-hardened and tempered them, which is the kind of construction serious users look for in hand tools that actually get used every day. The result is a slim tool that still has the backbone for shop and service work. The polished finish and non-slip plastic grips keep the tool straightforward and functional without adding bulk.
The long nose layout is especially useful in automotive work and mechanical engineering, which lines up with the way these pliers are designed. When access is limited by hoses, wiring, brackets, or machine housings, extra reach matters more than flashy extras. At about 11 inches overall with roughly a 3 inch nose length, these give you the extension needed to get to deep-set parts while keeping your hand outside the crowded work area.
This is not an insulated electrician’s pliers and it is not a cutting pliers. It is a purpose-built long reach hand tool for controlled gripping and part handling. If you spend your time in service bays, assembly benches, equipment maintenance, or general mechanical work, the design makes a lot of sense.
Who should buy it? Techs, mechanics, machine builders, and anyone doing detailed fastening or positioning work in narrow spaces. Serious DIY users will appreciate it too, but this is really the kind of hand tool you buy because you know exactly where standard pliers stop being useful.
At a Glance
11 in. Overall Length 2-1/4 in. Grip Capacity 3 in. Nose Length
Reach Deep Without Giving Up Control
These pliers are made for spots where your hand cannot follow the work. The long, slim shape lets you reach farther into engine bays, machine housings, and tight assemblies while still keeping the tip placement precise.
- Overall length is approximately 11 inches
- Slim, half-round tips help reach deep-set parts
Grip Small Round Parts More Securely
The jaw design is what separates this tool from a plain long nose pliers. Between the wave profile, pulling grooves, and serrated gripping area, it handles small tubing and other round material with more confidence.
- Grip capacity is up to 2-1/4 inches
- Smooth milled grooves help guide small copper pipes, screws, and cables
Built Slim, Not Fragile
Long reach tools only earn a place in the bag if they hold up. Knipex uses forged special tool steel with oil-hardening and tempering so the pliers stay narrow at the nose without feeling flimsy in use.
- Forged from special tool steel
- Oil-hardened and tempered construction
What’s in the Box
- (1) Knipex 28 71 280 SBA extra long needle nose pliers
Key Specifications
| Tool Type | Extra Long Needle Nose Pliers |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 11 in. |
| Nose Length | 3 in. |
| Grip Capacity | Up to 2-1/4 in. |
| Jaw Tip Size | 0.1 in. |
| Material | Forged special tool steel, oil-hardened |
| Finish | Polished |
| Made In | Germany |
Built For
Automotive Mechanical Engineering Equipment Maintenance Assembly Work Hard-to-Reach Fasteners Small Tube and Cable Handling
Pro Tip
Use the smooth milled grooves near the jaw center when you need to guide small tubing or a screw into place without marking it up, then move back to the serrated grip only when you need more bite. That gives you better control and less chance of marring delicate round parts.
Warranty & Support
Limited lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects and workmanship.
Tool Nut’s Take
Tool Nut’s Take
One of those pliers you appreciate the first time the standard pair comes up short
The Knipex 28 71 280 SBA extra long needle nose pliers are a smart buy for anyone who works around deep, cramped assemblies and needs more reach without losing grip quality.
- Who it’s for: Mechanics, service techs, machine builders, and serious DIY users who regularly deal with recessed clips, small tubing, screws, and cables.
- Why it stands out: The jaw design does more than just reach. The wave profile, pipe grip, and pulling grooves make it genuinely useful on round parts instead of being just a long skinny pliers.
- Worth knowing: This is a specialty gripping and assembly tool, not an insulated pliers and not a cutter. Buy it for access and control, and it earns its keep fast.
Common Questions
- What kind of work is this pliers designed for? It is designed for gripping, adjustment, and assembly work in hard-to-reach areas, especially in automotive and mechanical applications.
- Can it grip round material? Yes. The jaws include a serrated pipe grip, wave-shaped profile, and milled grooves that help hold and guide round parts such as small copper pipes and cables.
- Is this an insulated hand tool? No. The handle is plastic-coated for grip, but the tool is not listed as insulated.
- Where is it made? Source data lists Germany as the country of origin.
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