The Beadsmith Flat Nose Parallel Plier - 5.5 inches (140mm), Steel tool for jewelry making, with spring

They work really well

Love these pliers and they work great! Just make sure you realize these have the brass jaws to prevent from damaging your material. The brass jaws will get marked up or dent if you squeeze them down hard onto your material. They do make another style that's all metal if you are worried about denting in the brass jaws.

Tool appears to be study and it works; however, quality is lacking. The pliers do not reopen after you let go of the handle. Lubrication has not helped. The price is the only reason to buy this parallel plier. 2 star product with 3 star price. The function is clunky and bothersome.

Really you only need two types of pliers, this parallel style and a narrow pair. These are more interesting than I had in the past. They are made of several light alloys. A spring reduces strain by opening them after each grab. There are soft jaw inserts to prevent damage to items. But with the parallel design you can get a safe grip every time with no knuckle busting. They may be the perfect plier.

This is my first set of parallel pliers and I love them. Great quality! Looking forward to buying the round nose.