Thanks for the input guy's, but those items are not the Klamper. I believe that the Haywire Klamper was a limited run tool and was not very common so may not be known to many people. I do think that scafool and Chris have made a good point with the fence pliers which I will follow up on.

Good luck. I have a pair of fencing pliers, carry them in the vehicle, use them often. But for twisting wire, I have not had good luch using them. Maybe you will do better...

Homer,

Good luck in the search. For what it's worth you might want to check some antique farm tool places. I know waaaay back in the day my uncle had a tool with U-bend handle crank that would tighten wire around hay stacks. I think this may be the kind of thing you are talking about. But that tool was old as dirt when I was a kid. No clue if they are made anymore.

Fence pliers have a hook on one side and a hammer head on the other for pulling and driving staples.
They are not really designed for tying wire. the jaws are designed to grab and pull out fencing staples

For tying wire a regular pair of electricians pliers with side cutters is better.

http://www.channellock.com/acb/stores/1/349_-_9_inch_Linemen_s_Plier_-_P63C8.cfm

That is an expensive professional grade pair, you can get them cheaper, especially in pawn shops.

Just for interest sake here is a pair of rescuer's multitool pliers.


http://www.channellock.com/acb/stores/1/88_6-N-1_Rescue_Tool_P181C17.cfm