German Chain Nose Jewellery Pliers

Chain nose pliers are one of the most reached-for tools in any jewellery pliers collection, and this Pod Jewellery pair, made in Germany, is built to earn that spot on the bench. The jaws are smooth and slightly bevelled rather than sharp-edged, so they grip and bend metal without marring it, and the nose tapers to a fine point for detailed work.

We use these constantly in the studio for angled bends, opening and closing jump rings, and flat crimping. The box-joint construction with double-leaf springs keeps the jaws aligned through repeated use, so the action stays smooth rather than developing play over time. Every pair is hand-finished, with the jaw edges rounded off so there is nothing left to catch or mark your metal.

Made from carbon tool steel in Germany, these hold their edge and their alignment well beyond a budget pair. The red vinyl grips make them comfortable to hold through longer bending sessions.

Chain nose is the pliers most makers reach for first, but it is worth pairing with a set. These pliers are also sold as part of our Set of 5 German Pliers, alongside our flat nose pliers, round nose pliers, flat/half round pliers and flush cutters, so you can build out a full pliers kit in one go.

Worth knowing:

• Also included in the Premium Jewellery Tool Starter Kit, Studio Pro Kit and Deluxe Studio Pro Kit if you are buying into a full studio setup
• 130mm total length, suited to detail work rather than heavy-duty forming