Needle-nose pliers

Needle-nose pliers,also known aslong-nose pliersandsnipe-nose pliers,are both cutting and holdingpliersused byartisans,jewellery designers,electricians,network engineers and othertradesmento bend, re-position and snipwire.Their namesake long nose gives excellent control while the cutting edge near the pliers' joint provides "one-tool" convenience. Because of their long shape they are useful for reaching into small areas where cables or other materials have become stuck or unreachable with fingers or other means.

Bent nose pliers,also namedbent needle-nose pliers,curved nose pliersorcurved needle-nose pliers,have a curved beak.

Bent needle-nose pliers

Wiring pliers,are used to cut, strip and manipulate wire during the process of terminating it.

Wiring pliers with separate cutting edge and stripping section for 0.5mm conductor.

See also

• Lineman's pliers