Are Knipex Cobra pliers really worth the price over Irwin or Channellock?

Across the reviewers we read, the consensus is yes for daily professional use — specialist communities like r/Tools and r/electricians repeatedly call out the self-locking jaw, smoother adjustment, and harder teeth as meaningful upgrades. For occasional DIY work, Irwin GrooveLock at roughly half the price is widely considered close enough.