Kincrome vs Knipex:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Knipex had more branded searches than Kincrome among hand tool brands in New Zealand. Knipex had about 2,120 branded searches, while Kincrome had 1,740. Knipex made up 18.1% of all hand tool brand searches we track, and Kincrome accounted for 14.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hand tool brands, Kincrome and Knipex each appeared in three of the five answers. Kincrome was mentioned before Knipex in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Knipex, about 22% more searches than Kincrome
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Kincrome, named ahead of Knipex in 3 of 5 answers
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Top hand tool brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Kincrome and Knipex were each mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Kincrome was listed before Knipex in three out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Stanley5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Stanley5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bahco4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Knipex3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Kincrome3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Wera2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Wiha1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Irwin1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Teng Tools0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
GearWrench0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about hand tool brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hand tool brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hand tool brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hand tool brand in New Zealand for home repairs and DIY?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hand tools nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tool kit nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Kincrome or Knipex more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Kincrome and Knipex by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 12 hand tool brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Knipex, Kincrome. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Bahco | Knipex | Kincrome | Stanley | Wera | Wiha | Teng Tools | GearWrench | Irwin | Stahlwille | Sidchrome | Stanley |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 18.7% | 16.4% | 18% | 10.3% | 7.4% | 7.2% | 8.9% | 6.6% | 1.8% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 20.7% | 15.8% | 17% | 9.4% | 9.9% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 23.7% | 15.4% | 16.6% | 11.7% | 9% | 6.6% | 6.5% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.89% |
| Jan 2026 | 19.7% | 16% | 15.9% | 10% | 8.4% | 7.6% | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 21% | 16.1% | 13% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% | 6.4% | 2% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.78% |
| Mar 2026 | 18.6% | 19.2% | 13.3% | 11.1% | 9.1% | 7.5% | 8.9% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.92% |
| Apr 2026 | 17.4% | 17.9% | 14.1% | 12.3% | 9.2% | 7.9% | 8% | 6.4% | 2.1% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.96% |
| May 2026 | 17.7% | 19.7% | 14% | 10.1% | 9% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 6.9% | 1.8% | 2% | 2% | 0.45% |
| Jun 2026 | 17.7% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 10.4% | 8.7% | 7.4% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 1.9% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.42% |
| Jul 2026 | 20.1% | 19% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 7.4% | 5.6% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.73% |
| Aug 2026 | 18.6% | 20.1% | 13.9% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 9.2% | 7.3% | 6% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 20.1% | 18.1% | 14.9% | 10.8% | 9.6% | 7.4% | 7.2% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.94% |
How has the Kincrome and Knipex comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Knipex took it in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kincrome’s share of searches among hand tool brands in New Zealand moved from 18% to 14.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Knipex’s share of searches among hand tool brands in New Zealand moved from 16.4% to 18.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.6K to 2.1K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand hand tool brands in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Bahco overtook Knipex to become the leader among hand tool brands in New Zealand, with 20.1% of the searches.
In September 2026, Kincrome gained share of searches among hand tool brands in New Zealand, from 13.9% to 14.9%.
In September 2026, Knipex lost share of searches among hand tool brands in New Zealand, from 20.1% to 18.1%.
How are branded searches counted?
24 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kincrome’s and Knipex’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Kincrome
12 branded search terms
- kincrome
- kincrome advent calendar
- kincrome hand tools
- kincrome power tools
- kincrome socket set
- kincrome spanner
- kincrome tool box
- kincrome tool cabinet
- kincrome tool case
- kincrome tool kit
- kincrome tool set
- kincrome tools
Knipex
12 branded search terms
- cobra knipex pliers
- knipex
- knipex circlip pliers
- knipex cobra
- knipex cobra xs
- knipex ergostrip
- knipex hand tools
- knipex pliers
- knipex socket set
- knipex spanner
- knipex tool
- knipex tool kit
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