--- product_id: 14093167 title: "8 1/2\" External 90° Angled Precision Snap Ring Pliers" brand: "knipex" price: "A$62" currency: AUD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Knipex" url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/14093167-8-1-2-external-90-angled-precision-snap-ring-pliers store_origin: AU region: Australia --- # Fits shafts 1.37" - 3.94" Precision 90° angled tips Forged chrome vanadium steel 8 1/2" External 90° Angled Precision Snap Ring Pliers **Brand:** knipex **Price:** A$62 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔩 Snap into precision with KNIPEX – where durability meets flawless control! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 8 1/2" External 90° Angled Precision Snap Ring Pliers by knipex - **How much does it cost?** A$62 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/14093167-8-1-2-external-90-angled-precision-snap-ring-pliers) ## Best For - knipex enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted knipex brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Built to Last:** Crafted from oil-hardened chrome vanadium steel for 10x longer service life. - • **Ergonomic Power:** Designed with your hand in mind for effortless control and reduced fatigue. - • **Wide Compatibility:** Perfectly fits external circlips on shafts from 1 37/64" to 3 15/16" diameter. - • **Engineered for Precision:** Non-slip, forged tips ensure flawless snap ring installation every time. - • **Trusted German Craftsmanship:** From a 4th generation family company, synonymous with quality and innovation. ## Overview The KNIPEX 46 21 A31 Precision Circlip Pliers feature forged, non-slip 90° angled tips made from oil-hardened chrome vanadium steel, designed for installing or removing external snap rings on shafts ranging from 1.37" to 3.94" diameter. Engineered in Germany with ergonomic design and a heavy-duty build, these pliers deliver superior durability and precision, making them a top choice for professional maintenance and automotive work. ## Description Product Description External circlip pliers for installing or removing circlips on shafts. For fitting snap rings on shafts, ranging from 1 37/64" - 3 15/16". Solid style, forged. Non-slip, 90˚ angled solid tips. Tips are forged as one part of the tool. Pliers body and tips: chrome vanadium steel; forged, oil-hardened. From the Manufacturer A tool designed with your hand in mind. Even more power for easier working! KNIPEX quality-engineered and manufactured in Germany. KNIPEX’s Precision Retaining Ring Pliers are ideal for fitting external snap rings on shafts from 3 - 140 mm in diameter. Offers a 10 times longer service life due to heavy-duty design. Features a screw joint for high precision and optimum drive. Retaining rings are held securely. KNIPEX specializes in the development and production of high-quality pliers and is Europe's leading manufacturer of these products. It all started back in 1882 when C. Gustav Putsch set up his own forge shop in Cronenberg (now a suburb of Wuppertal). We are an independent fourth-generation family company. KNIPEX concentrates our knowledge and expertise on pliers. This is the only way to justify our claim that we are the best supplier in terms of quality, innovation and efficiency. Our success is assured by 800 qualified employees and we attach the greatest importance to their basic and advanced training. Review: Sturdy, opens very wide, high quality from Germany - Job: Honda Fit A/C clutch (worked great with caveats). After buying a pair of snap ring pliers from the auto parts store (they were expensive, didn’t open wide enough, and broke immediately), I came to desertcart to find something higher quality. I was encouraged when I saw it stamped Germany, hoping that the craftsmanship would be high. They didn’t disappoint. When they showed up, I gave them a squeeze and you could feel the weight and quality. They would obviously open wide enough. These are extremely well made. As one reviewer mentioned, the pins won’t fit into the holes of an OEM Honda AC Clutch snap ring but did fit perfectly into the aftermarket snap ring. This wasn’t a big deal for me, but if I absolutely needed to reuse the OE snap ring, I would have filed the pins a little bit so they would fit. Not ideal but very simple solution. EDIT: they also will not fit the smaller ring, OE or aftermarket. The smaller one is closer and easier so I made do with other tools. Bottom line: great for automotive work. If I found myself needing to do more work like this, I would buy this brand in a number of sizes and tip styles. Review: They get the job done - Knipex are some of the best tools that I own. ## Features - External circlip pliers for installing or removing circlips on shafts - For fitting snap rings on shafts, ranging from 1 37/64" - 3 15/16" - Solid style, forged - Non-slip, 90˚ angled solid tips - Tips are forged as one part of the tool - Pliers body and tips: chrome vanadium steel; forged, oil-hardened ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0002YYMDU | | Best Sellers Rank | #55,046 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #37 in Snap-Ring Pliers | | Brand | KNIPEX | | Brand Name | KNIPEX | | Color | Red and Silver | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,133 Reviews | | Cutting width | 0.23 centimeters | | Grip Type | Ergonomic | | Handle Material | Plastic | | Included Components | 1 Knipex Branded Product | | Item Type Name | Hand Tool | | Item Weight | 0.21 kg | | Manufacturer | Knipex Tools | | Manufacturer Part Number | 49 21 A31 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | Workmanship and Materials | | Material | Blend | | Material Type | Blend | | Model Number | 49 21 A31 | | Specific Uses For Product | Fleet and plant maintenance. | | UPC | 843221002985 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** KNIPEX - **Color:** Red and Silver - **Cutting Width:** 0.23 Centimeters - **Grip Type:** Ergonomic - **Handle Material:** Plastic - **Item Weight:** 0.58 Pounds - **Material:** Blend - **Specific Uses For Product:** Fleet and plant maintenance. - **UPC:** 843221002985 ## Images ![8 1/2" External 90° Angled Precision Snap Ring Pliers - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61wRJybLtVL.jpg) ![8 1/2" External 90° Angled Precision Snap Ring Pliers - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61jAwOJ2qwL.jpg) ![8 1/2" External 90° Angled Precision Snap Ring Pliers - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61iL7VkueBL.jpg) ![8 1/2" External 90° Angled Precision Snap Ring Pliers - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71NQeQOB6pL.jpg) ![8 1/2" External 90° Angled Precision Snap Ring Pliers - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71PCJDLJiJL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sturdy, opens very wide, high quality from Germany *by C***A on August 7, 2023* Job: Honda Fit A/C clutch (worked great with caveats). After buying a pair of snap ring pliers from the auto parts store (they were expensive, didn’t open wide enough, and broke immediately), I came to Amazon to find something higher quality. I was encouraged when I saw it stamped Germany, hoping that the craftsmanship would be high. They didn’t disappoint. When they showed up, I gave them a squeeze and you could feel the weight and quality. They would obviously open wide enough. These are extremely well made. As one reviewer mentioned, the pins won’t fit into the holes of an OEM Honda AC Clutch snap ring but did fit perfectly into the aftermarket snap ring. This wasn’t a big deal for me, but if I absolutely needed to reuse the OE snap ring, I would have filed the pins a little bit so they would fit. Not ideal but very simple solution. EDIT: they also will not fit the smaller ring, OE or aftermarket. The smaller one is closer and easier so I made do with other tools. Bottom line: great for automotive work. If I found myself needing to do more work like this, I would buy this brand in a number of sizes and tip styles. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ They get the job done *by O***. on June 18, 2026* Knipex are some of the best tools that I own. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great quality *by M***K on August 20, 2026* Used on 2006 f350 front hub snap rings. Great tool—very well made—heavy duty—good value. ## Frequently Bought Together - KNIPEX - 46 21 A31 Tools - Precision Circlip Pliers, External, 90 Degree Angled, 1 37/64"-3 15/16" Shaft Dia. (4921A31), 8.50, Red - KNIPEX Internal 90 Angled Precision Snap Ring Pliers - KNIPEX Internal Precision Snap Ring Pliers --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/14093167-8-1-2-external-90-angled-precision-snap-ring-pliers](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/14093167-8-1-2-external-90-angled-precision-snap-ring-pliers) --- *Product available on Desertcart Australia* *Store origin: AU* *Last updated: 2026-09-18*