One thing I use smooth jaw needle nose pliers like this for is paracord and knotting work, reaching through a loop of cord to pull the working end through. Working with cord, you absolutely do not want teeth on the jaws snagging and tearing up your work. In fact, I've sanded and polished the inner jaw surfaces on my pliers to make sure they are completely free of burrs.
Dude, i work with small cables as a locksmith from norway. You are posibly the one guy who show how a nidle nose pliers reach in a small hole through a 2x4. I usaly use a surgical long reach plier to pull cables through smaller holes
DIY Tip: You could buy a sacrificial set of "long nose pliers", and either use a grinder, sanding belt, or bench grinder to grind down the tips to your preferred size/thickness. Depending on what you need it's a great method for making a tool you want. Especially because they'll still have some decent meat on them for strength, along with the cross hatching on the inside, that many smaller/thinner pliers don't have.
@@ParklanCustom It was well worth it. Your demonstration showed what the needle nose can do. I have used long nose pliers for years and so many times I have been frustrated but not being able to open them when in a tight spot. I own a lot of Knipex products and have never regretted a single purchase so will look forward to my next!
I agree 100%, there is a huge difference between long nose and needle nose plier that I wasn’t aware of at one point. I’m hoping this community will be a place where we can all share our knowledge and experiences. I hope to see you again! it’s a pleasure having you as part of this community!
@@ParklanCustom I have been fixing all sorts of things for over forty years and learned something knew from you. Subed because of it. Looking forward to your new channel.
Channel Lock is my favorite American brand, then probably Western Forge and Wilde. But getting a pair made correctly with a good fit and finish, especially from Amazon, seems to be getting harder to do. Over the last couple of decades, there has been a noticeable drop in US tool manufacturing quality. Especially when compared to brands i've bought from Japan or Germany. I really don't like when I'm holding a USA made tool that I just purchased, and it looks and functions like the person who made it didn't care or pay attention to what they were making, and just wanted to get through the day. They aren't holding their work to high standards like they used to, and they are still charging high prices. I've had bad issues with 3 pairs in the last 2 months alone. The jaw grinding has been way off, and one pair of nice, long bent-nose western Forge made pair wouldn't even open halfway, as well as being ground to one side of the jaws by 3mm at the tips. Every pair I've received from Japan or Germany has been absolutely perfect. Even the Icon pliers I've bought have had better initial quality. I still prefer USA made, but our manufacturers need to go back to producing quality over quantity like they used to, without charging us an astronomical price for it. Apparently, I'm not the only person who's noticed or had issues.
Just ordered some of these. They seem like they could be used in a variety of situations, my main use for them will probably be fishing though. They seem perfect for hook removal.
What we usually call needle nose pliers, Knipex calls “long nose pliers”. Their “long nose pliers” are what people think of when they think of needle nose pliers. Each have totally different uses. It’s like comparing apples and oranges. The Knipex needle nose are not really meant for fasteners or wire.
I just got a pair of these Knipex Needle Nose pliers, and on mine they bind up a bit when opening just a bit about 20degrees open (there's a stop) as the bearing surface upon which the lower jaw slides has a slight bump. Is this how they're made or did I get one that is improperly machined? Are they meant to open and close completely smoothly for the entire movement?
mine had a little resistance, but its nothing that didnt end up working its self out. maybe lube it. you can always send them back and get a replacement, anytime I get something that doesnt seem right, I send it back.
Good vid, most people have no clue there's a difference. Needles are delicate, not the tool for every job but good at what they're for.
One thing I use smooth jaw needle nose pliers like this for is paracord and knotting work, reaching through a loop of cord to pull the working end through. Working with cord, you absolutely do not want teeth on the jaws snagging and tearing up your work. In fact, I've sanded and polished the inner jaw surfaces on my pliers to make sure they are completely free of burrs.
Dude, i work with small cables as a locksmith from norway. You are posibly the one guy who show how a nidle nose pliers reach in a small hole through a 2x4. I usaly use a surgical long reach plier to pull cables through smaller holes
🤣🤣 your probably right!
DIY Tip: You could buy a sacrificial set of "long nose pliers", and either use a grinder, sanding belt, or bench grinder to grind down the tips to your preferred size/thickness. Depending on what you need it's a great method for making a tool you want. Especially because they'll still have some decent meat on them for strength, along with the cross hatching on the inside, that many smaller/thinner pliers don't have.
That was the best video of the week so far.
I have suddenly realised I need a pair of these after watching the demo.
Thanks for stopping by!!
@@ParklanCustom It was well worth it. Your demonstration showed what the needle nose can do. I have used long nose pliers for years and so many times I have been frustrated but not being able to open them when in a tight spot.
I own a lot of Knipex products and have never regretted a single purchase so will look forward to my next!
I agree 100%, there is a huge difference between long nose and needle nose plier that I wasn’t aware of at one point. I’m hoping this community will be a place where we can all share our knowledge and experiences. I hope to see you again! it’s a pleasure having you as part of this community!
@@ParklanCustom I have been fixing all sorts of things for over forty years and learned something knew from you. Subed because of it.
Looking forward to your new channel.
I think these are for holding flat items like smaller sheets of metal, plastic etc.
Channel Lock is my favorite American brand, then probably Western Forge and Wilde. But getting a pair made correctly with a good fit and finish, especially from Amazon, seems to be getting harder to do. Over the last couple of decades, there has been a noticeable drop in US tool manufacturing quality. Especially when compared to brands i've bought from Japan or Germany. I really don't like when I'm holding a USA made tool that I just purchased, and it looks and functions like the person who made it didn't care or pay attention to what they were making, and just wanted to get through the day. They aren't holding their work to high standards like they used to, and they are still charging high prices. I've had bad issues with 3 pairs in the last 2 months alone. The jaw grinding has been way off, and one pair of nice, long bent-nose western Forge made pair wouldn't even open halfway, as well as being ground to one side of the jaws by 3mm at the tips. Every pair I've received from Japan or Germany has been absolutely perfect. Even the Icon pliers I've bought have had better initial quality. I still prefer USA made, but our manufacturers need to go back to producing quality over quantity like they used to, without charging us an astronomical price for it. Apparently, I'm not the only person who's noticed or had issues.
Just ordered some of these. They seem like they could be used in a variety of situations, my main use for them will probably be fishing though. They seem perfect for hook removal.
What we usually call needle nose pliers, Knipex calls “long nose pliers”. Their “long nose pliers” are what people think of when they think of needle nose pliers. Each have totally different uses. It’s like comparing apples and oranges. The Knipex needle nose are not really meant for fasteners or wire.
Thanks for sharing your insight!
I just got a pair of these Knipex Needle Nose pliers, and on mine they bind up a bit when opening just a bit about 20degrees open (there's a stop) as the bearing surface upon which the lower jaw slides has a slight bump. Is this how they're made or did I get one that is improperly machined? Are they meant to open and close completely smoothly for the entire movement?
mine had a little resistance, but its nothing that didnt end up working its self out. maybe lube it. you can always send them back and get a replacement, anytime I get something that doesnt seem right, I send it back.
I want a pair of fencing pliers Mixed with a pair of Linemans pliers. So it would be like a linemans pliers with a hammer head on the side.
That’s sounds like a good idea, Knipex would be the company to design something like that.
now I understand