• In Focus: Vampire Tools 6.25" Stripped Screw Extractor Combination Pliers, No. VT-001

    The VT-001 features special serrations for added grip on damaged fasteners.
    May 5, 2025
    2 min read

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    Selling points

    • Guaranteed screw removal: Easily extracts stripped, rusted, corroded, and tamper-proof screws that ordinary pliers can’t grip.  
    • Time-saving and hassle-free: Eliminates the need for drilling or specialized extraction tools, reducing downtime for technicians.  
    • Multi-industry use: Perfect for automotive, aviation, marine, electrical, HVAC, medical maintenance, and DIY repairs.  
    • Premium Japanese craftsmanship: Made in Japan from high-carbon steel with precision engineering for durability and reliability.  
    • Ergonomic and comfortable: Spring-loaded design with thermoplastic rubber handles for reduced hand fatigue.

    Features and benefits

    • Patented Vampliers technology: Vertical and horizontal serrations create a firm, slip-free grip, even on severely damaged screws.   
    • Hardened Kobe Steel construction: Durable HRC60+/-2 steel ensures long-lasting performance.   
    • Multi-use functionality: Works as both pliers and wire cutters — cuts copper (up to 3.2mm) and steel wire (up to 2.6mm). 
    • Compact and lightweight: 6.25” long, 4.59 oz — perfect for mobile tool trucks. 
    • Spring-loaded for easy use: Reduces hand fatigue for extended tasks.   
    • Ergonomic elastomer handles: Provides a comfortable, non-slip grip for precision work.   
    • Time and cost savings: Avoids part replacements by removing damaged screws without damage. 

     

    Application

    • Removing stripped, rusted, or tamper-proof screws in automotive, aviation, and industrial maintenance.  
    • Electrical and HVAC repairs where access is limited.  
    • Marine and aerospace maintenance where corrosion-resistant tools are essential.  
    • DIY repairs on bicycles, appliances, and home projects.  

     

    Origin

    The Vampire Tools Vampliers 6.25" Stripped Screw Extractor Combination Pliers, No. VT-001, were developed to solve a common frustration among professionals: removing damaged, stripped, or rusted screws without resorting to drilling or replacing entire parts. Inspired by the founder’s experiences fixing cars in the 1970s, the need for a durable, reliable tool that lasts decades led to the creation of Vampliers.  

    Manufacturing/engineering specifications

    • Material: Premium high-carbon Steel (HRC60+/-2)  
    • Length: 6.25″ (160mm)
    • Weight: 4.59 oz (130g) 
    • Handle: Thermoplastic rubber for comfort and durability  
    • Wire cutting capacity: Copper (3.2mm) / Steel (2.6mm)  
    • Screw extraction range: 3mm-9.5mm diameter screws

     

    Storage and display

    The tool ships in individual retail-ready packaging with a protective cap for storage. Case quantities are available in bulk for distributor sales. Stock it near high-demand tools like screwdrivers and drill bits. A demo unit on the truck allows customers to test its gripping power.  

     

    Demonstration

    For a demonstration of the product, visit VehicleServicePros.com/55284483.

     

    Suggested retail price

    $24.97 

     

    For more information on this product  

    Contact Vampire Tools, Inc. via website at www.vampiretools.com, via phone at (949) 748-0552, or via email at [email protected] or [email protected].

     

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