Needle nose pliers recommendation?

[foakes]

Yes, like boon said —-

They are slip-joint screw and bolt extractor pliers.

Work from the front or side.

80% of the time, I do not have to drill out a broken screw, stud, or bolt.  Just use a little penetrating oil —- let it set for 30 minutes —- and this grips well and backs it right out.  Reel work, automotive work, machine work, equipment work.

There is a neat video on this Knipex site about the 82 01 200 slip-joint extractors.

Best, Fred

https://www.knipex.com/products/pipe-wrenches-and-water-pump-pliers/knipex-twingrip-slip-joint-pliers/knipex-twingrip-slip-joint-pliers/8201200

[reelynew]

The needle nose locking pliers and the duckbill needle nose look very useful as well.  I have a lot of options and now more knowledge than I did before asking.  Thank you again, everyone. 

[Crab Pot]

FWIW

The Deckhands on the PV out of San Diego all have rusted up steel pilers which double as Tuna Brain Spikes.

They use one of the handles for the brain spike.

I've watched them dip there pilers in the bait trays and said what are you doing?

They all said salt water is the best lube if you fish everyday!

Makes no sense to me but I'm not a high end deckhand and they're "stuff" never fails when they are called on.

Steve

[oc1]

Fish oils have historically been used as lubricant and protectant.

[MarkT]

Yes, like boon said —-

They are slip-joint screw and bolt extractor pliers.

Work from the front or side.

80% of the time, I do not have to drill out a broken screw, stud, or bolt.  Just use a little penetrating oil —- let it set for 30 minutes —- and this grips well and backs it right out.  Reel work, automotive work, machine work, equipment work.

There is a neat video on this Knipex site about the 82 01 200 slip-joint extractors.

Best, Fred

https://www.knipex.com/products/pipe-wrenches-and-water-pump-pliers/knipex-twingrip-slip-joint-pliers/knipex-twingrip-slip-joint-pliers/8201200

I have the 82 02 200 twingrip with the comfort grips. I think I prefer the standard dipped handles I have on all my other Knipex pliers.

[MarkT]

The needle nose locking pliers and the duckbill needle nose look very useful as well.  I have a lot of options and now more knowledge than I did before asking.  Thank you again, everyone. 

I have a couple pair of duckbills that are my goto pliers when fishing. Those and a pair of dykes/side cutters are on my belt at all times. Both are Channellock's.

[reelynew]

Hey everyone,

It's been a little while since I posted my original question asking for advice on pliers, and I just wanted to say thanks again for all the great recommendations. I've been really happy with the picks!

The PivotForce Compound Action Plier set has become my go-to lately. I've been super impressed with how much grip and force they deliver in a compact size. The diagonal cutters honestly rival my Knipex pair from a few years back—and for the price, this set is an incredible value.

I also picked up a pair of Tsunoda soft jaw pliers, and they've been great for holding finer parts without scratching anything. I even used them for a bit of jewelry repair, and the plastic tips are replaceable, which is a nice bonus.

And yeah... I couldn't resist grabbing a pair of Knipex long nose pliers with flat tips. I was on the hunt for a longer duckbill-style plier, and this really fit the bill. They feel super well-machined with nice tight tolerances.

Thanks again for all the advice—it really paid off!

Cheers,
Matt

[Brewcrafter]

Thanks for the follow up with valuable info! - john

[Cuttyhunker]

Prior to retiring I was direct importing from Japan's Muromoto Industries heavy duty hand held air nippers for production and resale, used for cutting hi tensile steel rod from .060 to .125 inches. Super durable, and elegant in simplicity of design.  They have a line of hand tools under the name of Merry you may want to explore.  My business was commercial marine, but the Merry products had developed for us a following of beauticians willing to wait the few months between our imports to special backorder the smaller Merry needle noses for individual hair plucking duties.  Those ladies said there was nothing better on the market than the precision of the Merry's.  My experience was Pre-Amazon, where Merry does have listings for individual tools these days.