Goofiest pliers I've ever seen

[rust in the eye]

Does anyone know what their intended use is?
Interesting that the lower jaw is so much narrower.
Made in Taiwan from an alloy of similar hardness to a nice, aged Parmesan.

 

[yatg]

jar opener?

 

[JradM]

jar opener?

I feel like you're on the right track. Given how it can be adjusted pretty small, caps too, not just jars. Maybe try it out the next time your glue bottle or fiberglass resin cap is bonded in place.

 

[jsackin]

Almost looks like a weird version of a cannon plug plier without the soft jaws

 

[dscheidt]

it's a set for hole saws, of course.

 

[rlitman]

It looks a lot like a pan or pot lifter / holder. The only reason I don't think it is, is because of the pivot adjustment. Pans are universally thin (perhaps with a rim).

 

[cgrutt]

Made in Japan

Looks like it's stamped Taiwan

And Google Lens returned jar opener https://www.etsy.com/listing/173371...how_sold_out_detail=1&ref=nla_listing_details

 

[rust in the eye]

Looks like it's stamped Taiwan

And Google Lens returned jar opener.

You are correct, sir! Taiwan. Jar opener makes perfect sense. Given my recent decline in dexterity and grip strength perhaps I shouldn't be ridiculing the poor thing.

 

[seber]

When I saw it my first thought was general purpose kitchen tool and I want one. Not just jars, but anything hot. That extra hook means you can hook it over a drawer while you work.

 

[Debcrow]

Does anyone know what their intended use is?
Interesting that the lower jaw is so much narrower.
Made in Taiwan from an alloy of similar hardness to a nice, aged Parmesan.

My wife has a similar one for opening jars. From your description, used to open these jars?

 

[jayemm]

Left nut adjustment pliers.