If you’ve been searching for Malco Eagle Grip locking pliers, you may have already noticed they’re increasingly hard to find nowadays. That’s because Malco discontinued the Eagle Grip lineup and shut down their DeWitt, Nebraska factory.
Today, the Malco Eagle Grips stock has already run out in many stores. Amazon seems like the last stop where you can still get the original Eagle Grips. And once they’re gone here, they’ll perhaps be gone for good.
So, if you’ve ever wanted to own a pair of these amazing USA-made locking pliers, now is the time to grab one before they disappear forever.
Check what’s available today!
- 10″ and 7″ Eagle Grip Curved jaw locking pliers (Check on Amazon)
- 10″ and 7″ Eagle Grip Straight jaw locking pliers (Check on Amazon)
- Eagle Grip Regular Locking C-clamps (Check on Amazon)
- Eagle Grip Locking C-clamps with swivel pads (Check on Amazon)
Good News
But there’s good news! Word on the streets is that Snap-On acquired the original Eagle Grip tooling and patents from Malco. And although they didn’t revive the DeWitt Nebraska factory (it was run down already), they relocated production to the East Coast.
This means we may soon see Snap On locking pliers made with the same Eagle Grips tooling. But the big question remains: will the new ‘Eagle Grips’ from Snap-On have the same quality and finesse as the originals and at a fair price?
Meanwhile, the Eagle Grips continue to dominate. In Project Farm’s lastest tests of best locking pliers, Eagle Grips once again came out on top against leading brands. That’s a strong testament to their durability and performance. It was a year of honest work from Malco, I must say!
Final Thoughts
With production discontinued and stocks running out, Malco Eagle Grip locking pliers aren’t just tools anymore — they’re collector’s items now.
Grab your set while you still can! From classic locking pliers to C-clamps and more, there’s a variety to choose from. But they won’t be around for long.
