Needle nose pliers shouldn’t be used for any brute force techniques but are often useful for smaller fasteners, tight spaces and manipulating spring clips.

• Grip small fasteners.

• Grip in cramped space.

• Grip spring clips.

• Look for thick comfortable handles.

• Unbranded items may have weak serrations.

• Unbranded items may have weak cutter blades.

• Always wear eye protection.

• Consider impact protection.