Longer Needlenose Pliers than 8 Inch

[MattMotoWeldGarage]

I've been working on motorcycles for years but a new one got me and it was a wire plug which was darn near impossible to plug in due to short cable. It was a plug from the stator to the rectifier. The 8 inch Craftsman needle nose was too short. The duckbill was too stubby. I have a cheapo HF bent nose long needle nose but it's horrific (flex) plus the bend made it unworkable.

Any suggestions for a longer needlenose? I'd like to keep in the Craftsman USA family but will consider others.

I managed to get that sucker together but it would be nice to have something better for future work.

Side story - I used the 6 inch needle nose that came with my set for years, oblivious to longer ones. Then I picked up an 8 inch model not long ago and I could kick my own **** for not doing it sooner. But I don't readily find an equivalent 10 inch or so?

 

[scooby074]

Stork pliers. Sold by several companies.https://shop.snapon.com/product/Long-Reach/15%22-Long-Neck-Needle-Nose-Pliers-(Red)/915CP

 

[Mr_B]

Pro America 11" range (they a long 11") >
If want that better quality feeling of rigidity and good teeth/finish/alignment you be hard pushed find much pleasing in the lower cost bracket.
I had a 6pc low cost set off eBay some years back mainly for the 3 hose pliers as looked half decent in images and it was all better than would of expected for small money but doubt get lucky twice lol, gets used in daily auto shop for few years & doing well .
Pliers one of those tools a bit more coin can be worth it long term and more pro type use, you certainly got more jow grip/clamping force & less flex/slop on the higher price pliers .

Pro America 11 in. Extra Long Nose Pliers Straight Tip Made in USA

Pro America 11" Extra Long Nose Pliers Straight Tip Made in USA

bowerstool.com

 

[Steve_P]

AFAIK, you're a bit late for Craftsman USA pliers, or almost anything USA from them.

Icon makes an 11". Anything like this is going to be somewhat flexy at the handles when you grip on something tightly.

https://www.harborfreight.com/11-in-long-reach-needle-nose-pliers-57801.html

If you want more rigidity, this is the best design with the square beams. I'm sure HF will have a copy of this eventually, but in the meantime...

Snap-on Store

shop.snapon.com

 

[RTM]

These guys have several different pairs

https://www.yardstore.com/long-nose-plier-11-straight?srsltid=AfmBOoraiRXOO-C-LUME-jr7FyAtKid0Eecu4LMC9Y9EmrTpyZ1muPEv

Good luck on your Craftsman USAsearch

 

[wantedabiggergarage]

Both those in my view were long nose, not needlenose. I do not know of what I consider a true needlenose (fine tip), larger then the 7" Crescent 7777cvn

 

[BrandonV]

Used medical hemostat & forceps work well in certain applications if you need finesse.

 

[F-22]

IPS pliers are among the best. Made in Japan and quite precise. The slip joint makes them much more flexible. The forged I-beam style makes them quite rigid (almost all other brands have way thinner handles. Also the handles fold over each other so you can really grip down on them. They come in straight and curved versions.



I also have this style of Tsunoda:



Also very VERY well made. Super precise. They do not fold over (different joint design, makes them more rigid and precise instead).



All of these are made in Japan. Japanese pliers are just really good. Other brands do not convince me much, they all seem to be a variation of the Tsunoda style, but in best case they're as good or worse in execution. IPS is really nice. Milwaukee does something somewhat interesting with those fold over handles, but still seems weaker than the massive I-beam style handles that IPS uses.

 

[Mr_B]

IPS pliers are among the best. Made in Japan and quite precise. The slip joint makes them much more flexible. The forged I-beam style makes them quite rigid (almost all other brands have way thinner handles. Also the handles fold over each other so you can really grip down on them. They come in straight and curved versions.

Those IPS look good design/manufacture/finish & proper handy mechanics pliers set .
That more money gone lol ...

 

[GreenIron]

Klein Tools Long Reach Needle Nose and Bent Nose Pliers Set, 13-Inch, 2-Piece.​

 

[FigN⋅m]

Those IPS look good design/manufacture/finish & proper handy mechanics pliers set .
That more money gone lol ...

100% worth it! I use the curved more often, but great to have both.
Work awesome for grabbing constant-tension hose clamps in any direction.

 

[Vvmvbb]

Blackhawks

 

[Steve_P]

Those IPS look good design/manufacture/finish & proper handy mechanics pliers set .
That more money gone lol ...

I have both and they are nice. I definitely wouldn't call them a needle nose, they're waaay wider and taller than a Knipex at the tip, but they're a worthy addition to the plier arsenal.

 

[Mr_B]

I have both and they are nice. I definitely wouldn't call them a needle nose, they're waaay wider and taller than a Knipex at the tip, but they're a worthy addition to the plier arsenal.

Yes, I wouldn't class the ICP as needle nose but the more heavy duty design and useful jaw broaching along with that slip joint makes them pretty versatile longer reach pliers option I would think .
Find out for sure when I get them

 

[mikey03]

Milwaukee

 

[KnurledNut]

If you want more rigidity, this is the best design with the square beams. I'm sure HF will have a copy of this eventually, but in the meantime...

I picked up a pair many years ago that are like that. I think they were branded Steelton but even though they are just a generic imported tool, they are VERY strong with a tenacious grip and little flex. When I first laid eyes on them, I knew they were a keeper. So yeah, someone out there is making them already. If these had red cushion grips and an ICON stamp, they would sell like hot cakes. Oh and the pivot tightness, twist resistance, serration machining and jaw/cutting edge alignment are all spot on. I did have to glue the grips back on, haha, but they’ve been a solid 9/10!

 

[mrvm]

There’s a super coupon on the pistol grip $15

 

[neophyte]

There’s a super coupon on the pistol grip $15

I have these and like them.