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Yost Vises 455 Combination Vise with Anvil, 5.5-Inch

Heavy cast iron construction handles serious clamping force without flexing

✎ PickHonest Research Desk▦ Updated May 22, 2026◷ 3 min read

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Yost Vises 455 Combination Vise with Anvil, 5.5-Inch
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Yost Vises 455 Combination Vise with Anvil, 5.5-Inch

Yost

Heavy cast iron construction handles serious clamping force without flexing

  • 5.5-inch jaw width
  • 360-degree swivel base with lockdowns
  • 30,000 PSI cast iron with steel U-channel bar
  • Built-in anvil face

Pros

  • Heavy cast iron construction handles serious clamping force without flexing
  • Built-in anvil face adds a striking surface for light metal shaping
  • Good middle ground between home shop and industrial-grade vises

Cons

  • Bulkier footprint than smaller compact vises
  • Swivel mechanism is stiffer to operate than premium models
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