Flat nose parallel pliers.
The unique feature of this plier is that the jaws remain parallel throughout their range of movement, giving a square vice-like grip. Ideal for holding and gripping components and for manipulating wire.
Metal rods may be placed between the jaws, feeding back through the handles for better grip.
The compound lever action of these pliers gives a considerable mechanical advantage in both cutting and gripping operations. You can use this plier to give a positive grip on square and hexagonal components, the serrated jaws with a single longitudinal V-slot on one jaw are ideal for a gripping wire down the full length of the throat.