Originally Posted by jeff-o
Yeah, the quick link requires almost as much tooling as simply breaking the chain. I've never been able to open a quick link without the help of needle nose pliers.
Not my experience. I use a power link on my chains to take them off for cleaning (in theory weekly, but in reality every 1-3 weeks). Only once have I had to use pliers. When chain cleaning, I use latex gloves. Perhaps that lets me get a little better grip.