Amazon Deal Drops Knipex Cobra XS to Under €18, Bosch Bits Promo Included

When you’re doing PC-adjacent tinkering, modding, or simple desk-lab repairs, the “right tool” problem often isn’t about capability—it’s about space. A new small-scale deal highlights that exact trade-off: Knipex’s compact Cobra XS water pump pliers are on sale for under 18 euros, while a separate, time-limited Bosch Professional promotion bundles bits, a ratcheting screwdriver, and a ring ratchet set at notable low prices.

Knipex Cobra XS: the 100mm pliers built for tight work

Knipex’s Cobra XS (model number 87 00 100) is designed for cases where a full-size water pump plier simply won’t fit—think cramped cable runs, furniture builds, or any repair where you need grip where there isn’t room to swing. The tool measures just 100 millimeters in length and weighs 62 grams, making it compact enough to carry easily, even in a pocket.

Despite the mini size, Knipex positions it as a “proper” water pump plier. The company states it can grip round workpieces such as pipes up to 28 millimeters in diameter. For nuts, the stated jaw opening reaches up to 24 millimeters. The adjustment is done directly on the workpiece with 11 selectable positions, allowing fine tuning even for smaller tolerances. Knipex also emphasizes one-handed operation thanks to its compact dimensions.

The XS keeps the self-tightening behavior associated with larger Cobra models: under load, the pliers are described as clamping down on pipes and nuts. Grip surfaces are said to use specially hardened teeth, with hardness listed at around 61 HRC.

• Size: 100mm long, 62g
• Pipe capacity (claimed): up to 28mm diameter
• Nut capacity (claimed): up to 24mm jaw opening
• Adjustment: 11 positions, set at the workpiece
• Grip: self-clamping under load, hardened teeth rated ~61 HRC

Pricing reality check: Amazon’s 17.99€ drop and how it compares

At the time of this deal snapshot, the Knipex Cobra XS is listed for 17.99 euros on Amazon. The listing is described as an offer that tracks a Voelkner deal, with Amazon effectively achieving the best comparison price due to lower shipping costs. The article also notes that Prime shipping isn’t factored into the comparison at the “effective” level, and that the average price over the last 90 days has been higher.

Amazon’s own price-history data is quoted as indicating the last 30 days ranged between 17.99 and 19.89 euros, with the current price at 17.99 being the lowest in that window. Keepa is cited with a 90-day average of 19.80 euros, and the claim is that the price hasn’t been this low for several months.

Shipping matters for the final comparison: Amazon adds 3.99 euros for shipping, making the total 21.98 euros in sum (while Prime customers are said to still pay 17.99). Voelkner is listed with 5.95 euros shipping, totaling 23.94 euros. Other shops are said to start at 19.49 euros without shipping, or 24.39 euros including shipping, with 48 shops included in the price comparison list.

Demand also appears to be strong. The tool is reported to have an Amazon rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on more than 4,600 reviews. Amazon purchase momentum is also noted: over 300 units were bought in the prior month.

Not sure on pliers? The “glued-back” alternative and what it signals

If the Cobra XS concept doesn’t fully match your use case, the alternative mentioned is the Zangenschlüssel XS with smooth jaws. The key difference is that it’s pitched as a more versatile screw-handling option thanks to its plain back surfaces—useful when you want grip without aggressive bite marks.

That alternative is priced at 37.88 euros, which is positioned as slightly under its stated 90-day average of 39.22 euros. The cheapest other option referenced is 37.91 euros at Galaxus when shipping is considered (Prime shipping is noted as removing shipping costs on Amazon in the earlier comparison context). Alternate undercuts Amazon by 79 cents but adds 7.99 euros for shipping, changing the real total.

Bosch Professional kit drops: ratcheting screwdriver, bit set, and ring ratchet (until September 2)

Alongside the Knipex deal, there’s a separate Bosch Professional promotion tied to a clear deadline: the action is described as running until September 2. Several items are highlighted with specific “best price” targets and price-history context.

The centerpiece is an Amazon-exclusive ratcheting screwdriver with 12 bits. It’s listed as having an 80mm shaft and a magnet, with a 4.8 out of 5 rating. The price is stated to have been 16.49 euros on average over the last 90 days, but is now at a low of 10.29 euros—also claimed to be the lowest price so far. The note adds that Amazon previously offered it at the same low price during Prime Day in June, and that it has sold more than 2,000 times in the last month.

Next up is a 43-piece Bosch Professional bit set covering profiles including Torx and PZ. The set is described as including some long bits, bit holders, and socket-style components. Its 90-day average is given as 20.09 euros, while the current price is listed at 14.99 euros. The comparison claim is that other retailers start at 20.40 euros even when shipping is included, and that the same low price was seen last in June.

Finally, a Bosch Professional ring ratchet set is also discounted. It’s described as a 10-piece set plus a bag, using a “toothless” mechanism with a low backlash swing angle. It has a 4.7 out of 5 rating. Sizes covered are listed as 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19 millimeters. The Amazon-exclusive price is given as 64.99 euros after an 81.11 euro 90-day average, with another claim that this level was last seen during Prime Day in June.

In short: you can either grab a compact Knipex plier at 17.99 euros—positioned as the lowest price in months—or use the Bosch deals to stock up on ratcheting drive tools and bit coverage, with the Bosch promotion specifically tied to the September 2 cutoff.