Older Klein plier - what for

[beerdog]

Anyone whow the intended purpose of this Klein plier? The jaws are thin, wide, and no gripping grooves.

 

[bob15]

Back your camera up and get it to focus on the pliers, not the USB cord and table below them.

Looks like needle nose that are worn out/worn smooth after one two many brews.....kinda blurry.


bob

 

[beerdog]

These should be better. They are definetly not worn out regular needle nose pliers. You can see how the nose is very rounded.

 

[kc-steve]

Duckbill pliers? I have never used them but have a couple sets. Standard needle nose are my "go to" pliers. Always has been.

Steve

 

[Davefr]

Duckbill pliers used to straighten leads like on IC's.

 

[e3pres]

I believe those are called duckbill pliers. According to teh googles:


Duckbill pliers - Have long, tapered, flat nose for work in restricted places. Used by jewelers, telephone workers, weavers.

 

[bob15]

They're duckbill pliers. I didn't see a very link to a Klein plier but the link will show the Knipex version. Probably pretty close to what you have.

http://www.crawfordtool.com/knipex_3301160.html

bob

 

[jetmech09]

Duckbills. I use ones without teeth to pull safety wire without marring it.

 

[Titanium Steel]

Beerdog: I'd say they are Duckbill pliers, but you do happen to have the model number on this product? If so, you can actually find out more information if you do.

I can only imagine you bought these from Ebay or a garage sale, as this is the first time I've ever even heard of Klein Tools selling duckbill pliers.

Edit: So I did some searching around and Klein Tools does produce Duckbill pliers even today. http://www.amazonsupply.com/klein-d...p/B000G6E05E/ref=sr_1_1?sr=1-1&qid=1335731227

However, I'd go for the Channelock version though. http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/CH...Pliers-_-10N555&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=10N555

But that is just me, although the Proto Duckbill pliers also look well designed and they are even made in USA similar to the Chanellock version. http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/PROTO-Duckbill-Flat-Nose-Pliers-3R213?Pid=search

But then again SK professional tools produces what seems to be a awesome duckbill plier as well and best of all this is USA made as well. http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/SK-PROFESSIONAL-TOOLS-Duckbill-Pliers-13P180?Pid=search

However, if I had the money, I'd probably actually might consider going with the Blackhawk brand duckbill, as the color looks interesting and this is 100% made in USA as well. http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/BLACKHAWK-BY-PROTO-Duckbill-Wiring-Pliers-2R676?Pid=search