Just scored these Knipex Cobras - what should I break them in on first?

Hey Tool Discount Club fam! Just picked up a pair of Knipex Cobra pliers from the weekend sale and I'm stoked. These things feel SOLID in the hand - the grip is insane and that push-button adjustment is buttery smooth. Been using cheap adjustable wrenches for years but finally decided to upgrade. What should my first project be with these bad boys? Thinking about tackling some plumbing under the sink that's been leaking, or maybe rebuilding my workbench. Open to suggestions!

Nice grab Dan! Those Knipex are legit - we use them all the time on landscape hardscape installs. For a first project, I'd say skip the plumbing unless you want to test that leak resistance immediately lol. How about something fun like building a simple planter box? You can use the Cobras to tighten all the carriage bolts and brackets. Plus if you mess up the wood, it's no big deal. Way better than flooding your kitchen on day one!

Dave's got a point about avoiding water disasters right out the gate. I'd go with something metal-related to really test the jaw strength. Maybe build a small BBQ tool rack or fix that wobbly patio chair? The Cobras grip round pipe like nothing else - perfect for tightening those fittings. Just don't overtighten and strip anything like I did my first time haha. Congrats on the upgrade though - once you go Knipex you never go back.

Welder here - those pliers are beasts. I use mine daily for everything from bending small brackets to holding hot metal (with gloves obviously). For a proper break-in, I'd say find some rusty bolts on an old piece of equipment and see how they handle the corrosion. If they can crack those loose without rounding the heads, you'll know you made the right purchase. Otherwise, building a basic welding cart is always a solid first project - lots of nuts and bolts to tighten!