Pod Chain-Nose Parallel Pliers with Smooth Jaws

A good pair of chain nose pliers earns a permanent spot in your hand, and this parallel pliers version does one thing standard jewellery pliers can't: the jaws stay parallel to each other through the whole movement, not just at the tips. That matters more than it sounds. A standard hinge closes at an angle, so you're gripping with a narrow point of contact. These close flat, face to face, which spreads the pressure evenly across whatever you're holding.

That even grip makes a real difference on jump rings, wire loops and small findings, where a standard plier can slip or leave a dent right where you didn't want one. The jaws themselves are smooth rather than serrated, so they won't mark polished wire or a finished piece, and the spring action in the handle means you're not fighting the tool open again after every squeeze, useful on a long session of repetitive work.

These are made specifically for Pod Jewellery rather than a generic import, so the fit and finish is something we've checked ourselves rather than taking a supplier's word for it.

Worth knowing:

• Good as a first or only pair of jewellery pliers if you're just setting up a bench, the parallel action covers a lot of ground a standard plier can't
• Pairs well with a second, serrated-jaw plier for anything that needs more grip, keep the smooth jaws for finished or delicate work only