PL1780 = Pro Chain Nose Plier

Durston Professional Pliers
Built like precision instruments. Used like an extra pair of hands.

Durston’s Professional line of pliers isn’t your average bench tool. They’re engineered for jewelers who demand accuracy, comfort, and durability in every squeeze. Made from hardened, high-carbon steel, each pair is precision ground and polished to ensure clean contact surfaces and smooth action. The lap-joint construction keeps jaws perfectly aligned, while double-leaf springs provide just the right amount of rebound so your hands don’t wear out before your ideas do.

Each handle is fitted with ergonomic, non-slip grips designed for long studio sessions, and the jaws are smooth and non-serrated, giving you full control without leaving unwanted marks on precious metal. From delicate wirework to small-scale fabrication, these pliers handle the fine details like they were designed by someone who actually works at a bench, because they were.

Why jewelers love them:
* Crafted from high-carbon steel for strength, durability, and long edge life.
* Precision-ground, mirror-polished jaws for smooth, mar-free performance.
* Lap-joint pivot ensures perfect jaw alignment and consistent pressure.
* Double-leaf springs reduce hand fatigue during repetitive work.
* Ergonomic handles for secure, comfortable grip.
* Designed in the U.K. by Durston a trusted name in jewelry tools for over 50 years.

Whether you’re looping, bending, forming, or flattening, Durston Professional Pliers give you control that feels more like craftsmanship than work.

This chain-nose plier is a versatile essential for anyone who works with wire or small findings. The flat jaws taper to a fine point with flat inner surfaces, letting you grip, bend, and shape wire with precision while still maintaining control. Use it to open and close jump rings, form tight bends, straighten wire ends, flatten crimps, or hold small parts securely while soldering or wrapping.

The narrow tips make it easy to reach into tight areas which is perfect for delicate repairs, assembling earrings, or creating loops in beading and wirework.

Jaw length = 23mm
Tip width = 1.2mm
Handle length = 89mm
Overall length = 115 mm

This plier offers a comfortable size for detailed work without feeling bulky in your hand.

Whether you’re a hobbyist stringing beads at the kitchen table or a jewelry maker tackling your next wire-wrapping project, this tool adds precision and ease to every twist and turn.