This is my go-to for stuck oil filters. I’ve had it for ages:
I don’t really understand the bad reviews, but it sounds like many of them are trying to use it to install a filter when it’s really only supposed to used to remove them - it is somewhat destructive since it crushes the filter between the jaws as it removes. Sometimes I also have to use a hand on the tool to size it down to the filter to get it to start gripping, but never had a problem after that. I consider this to be one of my most valued maintenance tools, even though it’s not actually valuable.
