Stainless Steel Pliers Set Review

One of the first pieces I bought was a Stainless Steel Fine-Tip Pliers Set from Rio Grande.

In the past I had purchased a couple of other “all in one” pliers when I started making beaded pieces, but there is no substitute for the right pliers for the right job. These were fairly in expensive, especially considering you get six of them. While I don’t use all of them all the time, I have been very happy to have them at my disposal.

The come in six different tips:

Duck bill pliers

Fine-tip chain nose pliers

Long chain-nose pliers

Fine-tip round-nose pliers

Fine-tip flat-nose pliers

Bent long-nose pliers (One of my favorites, gets into those tight gaps)

I have several friends that have spent a lot more money on a lot more expensive pliers, and while I have not used those, I can say that I am perfectly happy with these. I’ve been using them for three years now, and they are just as good as they were when I first got them. The shape of the handles fits great in my hands, and the grip is very natural.

One of my friends expressed concern about the tips not aligning correctly while doing wire work, but I have had no problems with that. They maintain their shape and strength.

They come in a handy roll up carrying case, which when I didn’t have a permanent studio came in handy, but now that I have a permanent home for them (see magnetic strip for pliers), I don’t really need it except for when I travel.

Because of their durability and the price, I give these a positive review