High Quality Chain Nose Pliers

Chain nose pliers are one of the most-reached-for tools at any jewellery bench, and this economy pair does the job well without the price tag of our German-made version.

The jaws are smooth and slightly bevelled, so they grip wire and sheet without marring the surface, and the nose tapers to a fine point for precise bends. We use these constantly in the studio for making angled bends, opening and closing jump rings, and flat crimping, the kind of everyday jobs that don't call for the extra refinement of a premium pair.

Made in Asia, these pliers use a box-joint construction with double-leaf springs, so the action stays smooth and returns evenly after every squeeze. Green vinyl grips keep them comfortable to hold through a long session. These will hold up well as your main pair, we also stock a German-made chain nose pliers with the same jaw shape if you'd prefer that option.

These economy pliers are also available as part of our Set of Five Pod Jewellery 130mm Pliers and the High Quality Economy Jewellery Tool Starter Kit.

Worth knowing:

• We've used this exact pair in the studio for years, and they're still holding up well under daily use
• A good first pair of jewellery pliers if you're building a toolkit from scratch and want to spread the cost across a few tools rather than one premium pair