Needle-Nose Pliers Reviews

WOW. enough said...but i'll still say more. They are great. They have a good hand grip, strong hold on whatever you are pliering, and even have a handy wirecutter that i wasn't expecting. If you have small hands i'd sugest a smaller one though because these are quite big, i like the size though.

These needle-nose pliers are just the thing when you need something with more "grip" than standard needle-nose have. The deeply serrated jaws automatically adjust to the size of what you're grabbing. They also remain parallel up to certain opening width. There's also a similar model with a nutgripping jaw.

These pliers really fit your hand well. Very comfortable and secure grip, and the bend in the handle puts your arm in a more natural position. This tool and their contractor's utility knife have sold me on their line of hand tools.

I really like the size grip and over all design of these pliers and would recommend them without hesitation.

i first learn that this tool was actually for wire cutting 6 mos. after i was using it on every brake job i did. they are great for rear drum brake springs and the best part they will not slip off of the spring and cause you to get a knuckle buster. i have been doing mechanical work on cars for 7 years now and i always make sure that i have my 748s' the only down fall is that chanellock is the only i have found that makes them and most hardware stores don't carry them --special order only.. well enjoy

Given the price of this set, I was skeptical ordering it, but I must say that it has exceeded my expectations. Nicely made, all needed cutters and pliers in miniature form, but not too small. Perfect for computer work, cutting wire, etc. Highly Recommended.

These tweezers are industrial style so they are made with great durability. I was amazed at their self-closing feature. They are really sharp, for those hard to read areas.

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As owner of two Swiss Army Champs over more than twenty years, the Gerber Diesel is disappointing. It lacks the design flair and obvious quality materials and workmanship of the Victorinox products. This is probably not much more than an excellent School Metalwork Project. Fresh out of the box today, the pliers already show signs of oxydisation.

Other than the outer tools (knife, saw, file, scissors), opening other tools is a nail-tearing operation but I'm sure it'll loosen up with use.

The plastic locks are poorly made/fitted on my Diesel and have a habit of locking open, requiring considerable coaxing to close the tool (deeply irritating). Probably not a common fault.

I find the Phillips/Posidriv crosshead driver is prone to slip out of screw heads so care is needed in use to avoid damage.

The cutting blades, for my taste anyway, should face the other way - I can see this might be a safety measure. But that's the only measure - There's no ruler?! Come ON now.

The nose of the pliers protrudes when fully closed and I suspect this is going to chomp its way quickly through the ballistic nylon pouch.

Really pernickety, I know, but... why isn't a lanyard supplied?

BUT! Even given all of the above gripes, the Gerber Diesel represents good value for money. The tools included are limited but appear to be of simple but sturdy construction and I'm confident they're up to most tasks.

It's going to require far more TLC than the Swiss but I anticipate a good few years service. I'd recommend it.

Being deployed in a combat zone, this little tool with a belt holster has been very useful. I have owned a Leatherman in the past, and until recently, owned a Gerber for the past 6 years. I prefer the Gerber due to its ease of use compared with the Leatherman. Specifically, the one-handed pliers opening mechanism with just a flick of the wrist, and the softer grip compared to the Leatherman, since you grip on a solid surface on the Gerber compared to the parts compartment on a Leatherman. This last point makes the Gerber more comfortable to hold than the Leatherman. The Leatherman tends to leave grip marks on the fingers and the palm of the hand.

About this particular model, there is room for improvement. I had to purchase a new model, as I lost my previous Gerber of 6 years. I chose this particular model because it is a new model, a 2005 edition, and allegedly has 15% greater endurance and strength compared to other Gerbers in its class. One feature that I would like to see added in future models is the inclusion of a ruler on the handle that comes standard in most other Gerber models.

I would rate this model 5 out of 5 stars since it is so nice and comfortable to use, but I have to take off a star since it did not include a ruler, a feature that I used a lot with my previous Gerber.

I confess to being no great shakes when it comes to DIY so perhaps I am missing something here, but I would be interested to know why anyone, other than a dextrous octopus, would want to buy a FOUR PACK of 5" needle-nosed pliers?

Answers on a postcard please.

Olly Buxton

you will get ONE tweezer -- google "tweezer 42289" to get to the generaltools site showing a picture of the ONE item 413 sharp point tweezer you will get

this item would have been just what we were looking for , and the price was great , but upon the first use the spring broke , and i thunk they should have to replace them at no cost. My husband uses pliers every day making crab pots and they are very vital in his business he was really dissapointed,


Thank you Diane Ashland