PL1784 = Pro Bent 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.

The bent tip gives you angled access which is perfect for reaching behind beads, inside tight chain links, or into tricky corners where straight jaws just can’t follow. It’s your go-to tool for forming precise bends, fine adjustments, wrapping wire over confined spots, and tucking awkward ends without marring nearby surfaces. Because of the bend, you can see more of your work area and use better leverage without your hand getting in the way.

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.

For a hobbyist, this plier is a secret weapon: use it to finesse loops, reposition wires in layered pieces, work behind settings, or fix bent jump ring ends without disturbing adjacent elements. It’s especially helpful in projects like earrings, cluster pendants, or decorative wire accents, where angles and clearances matter.