ChannelLock has been creating tools since 1886 that was founded George B. Dearment and has been family run since then. The name ChannelLock came from the concept of multi-position, tongue and groove, slip joint style pliers that were developed by the chief engineer at the time, Howard Manning. Today they continue to develop a wide variety of tools including: nippers, pinchers, wreches, hammers, pliers, and more. Browse through our selection of ChannelLock tools for your applications.