The Aven Tools 10761 Flat Nose Pliers work with a compound lever action, providing a grip that remains consistently parallel along the full length of the jaws when opened or closed. Ideal for holding and gripping wire, these 5-in. parallel action pliers have nickel-plated handles with jaws made of hardened steel. The thin, flat nose jaws are serrated with a maximum opening of 10 mm (0.4 in.) and feature a V-Slot that runs down the center of one jaw for holding wire. The built-in wire cutter will cut soft wire up to 2.5 mm (0.1 in.).