Best Ergonomic Pliers in 2026

Long, tapered nose with fine tip

Crosscut teeth distribute force evenly for sure grip in any direction

Wire cutter cleanly snips copper, aluminum, and other soft metals

Broad, straight-edged jaws securely grasp flat parts and offer extra leverage for twisting or bending

Crosscut teeth distribute force evenly for sure grip in any direction

Teeth are cut along the full length of jaw, not just at the tip, maximizing useful contact area

Extra long and slender, tapered nose with a fine tip

Crosscut teeth create uniform contact across jaw for sure grip in any direction

Recessed coil spring gently assists opening to minimize hand fatigue

Blades are finely beveled and induction-hardened to HRC 60-63 to produce a refined semi-flush cut

Cuts soft wire like copper, aluminum, brass, and silver (14-38 AWG) and trims plastic parts

Recessed coil spring gently assists opening to minimize hand fatigue

Long, tapered nose with fine tip is bent to 45 degrees to reach around obstructions

Crosscut teeth distribute force evenly for sure grip in any direction

Teeth are cut along the full length of jaw, not just at the tip, maximizing useful contact area

Sharp, angled pipe-wrench-style teeth offer a sure bite

Undercut tongue and grooves interlock for superior joint strength

Nut and bolt fastener allows fine‐tuning of operating tension

Sharp, angled pipe-wrench-style teeth offer a sure bite

Undercut tongue and grooves interlock for superior joint strength

Nut and bolt fastener allows fine‐tuning of operating tension

STAPLE AND NAIL PULLER: The parallel jaws can grip the crown of a staple or the head of a nail and easily pry them out

WIRE SPLICER: Use the top and bottom jaws to isolate two strands of wire for splicing or separating; the bottom jaws are large enough to grip and twist multiple strands of wire

STAPLE STARTER: Use the two jaw openings to hold a staple in place and drive it with a hammer; start a staple with one hand by gripping it in the upper jaws and swinging it into the post

Sharp, angled pipe-wrench-style teeth offer a sure bite

Undercut tongue and grooves interlock for superior joint strength

Nut and bolt fastener allows fine‐tuning of operating tension

Includes 1-pc. long nose pliers: 8 in.; 1-pc. diagonal cutting pliers: 7 in.; 1-pc. linemans pliers: 9-1/2 in.; 2-pc. slip joint pliers: 6-1/2, 8 in.; 1-pc. groove joint pliers: 10 in.

Diagonal cutting pliers with induction-hardened blades cleanly snip copper, aluminum, and soft steel wire in solid, stranded, and braided forms

Strong, stout long nose pliers with crosscut teeth have thick jaws that taper to a fine tip just at the nose to prevent twisting

Includes 1-pc. mini needle nose pliers; 1-pc. mini long nose pliers; 1-pc. mini bent long nose pliers; 1-pc. mini flat nose pliers; 1-pc. mini diagonal cutting pliers; 1-pc. mini end cutting pliers

Extra long and slender, tapered needle nose pliers with crosscut teeth for sure grip in any direction

Versatile long nose pliers combines a long, tapered, finely tipped nose with a wire cutter for soft wire (14-38 AWG)

Includes 1-pc. straight jaw locking pliers: 10 in.; 2-pc. curved jaw locking pliers: 5, 10 in.; 1-pc. long nose locking pliers: 9 in.

Straight jaw pliers clamp flat stock, L-angle, and sheet metal for welding or assembly

Curved jaw pliers with straight tips grip round, square, and hex shapes, flat stock, and sheet materials

Slender nose is bent to 70 degrees to work around obstructions

Extra long bent section reaches deep into tight, narrow spaces

Thin, sleek build makes these pliers light and exceptionally maneuverable

Universal 3-zone jaws grip multiple shapes and cleanly shear wire

Nut and bolt fastener allows fine-tuning of operating tension

Slim, nonslip grips provide comfort and control without adding bulk

Universal 3-zone jaws grip multiple shapes and cleanly shear wire

Nut and bolt fastener allows fine-tuning of operating tension

Slim, nonslip grips provide comfort and control without adding bulk

Straight jaw profile holds flat stock and sheet materials

Strong chrome molybdenum jaws with sharp teeth provide a sure bite

Pull-type release lever works like a trigger for controlled one-handed operation and fast repositioning

Extra long, slender nose reaches deep into tight spaces and grasps small parts

Thin, sleek build makes these pliers light and exceptionally maneuverable

Crosscut teeth distribute force evenly for sure grip in any direction

Straight jaw profile holds flat stock and sheet materials

Strong chrome molybdenum jaws with sharp teeth provide a sure bite

Pull-type release lever works like a trigger for controlled one-handed operation and fast repositioning

High-leverage parrot jaw operation grips rounded-off fasteners, nuts, and smooth pipes without slipping

Jaw design fits hex, round, and square shapes

Slim, nonslip grips provide comfort and control without adding bulk

Sharp, angled pipe-wrench-style teeth offer a sure bite

Slip joint design adjusts to seven positions

Nut and bolt fastener allows fine-tuning of operating tension

Locks onto round or irregular shapes

One-handed quick release

Easy to operate, even with gloves on

Long nose straight jaw with curved profile section reaches into narrow spaces and holds round, hex, and square shapes, flat stock, and sheet materials

Strong chrome molybdenum jaws with sharp teeth provide a sure bite

Pull-type release lever works like a trigger for controlled one-handed operation and fast repositioning

Includes 9 in. Long Nose Locking Pliers (4-Pack)

Long nose straight jaw with curved profile section reaches into narrow spaces and holds round, hex, and square shapes, flat stock, and sheet materials

Strong chrome molybdenum jaws with sharp teeth provide a sure bite

Spacing gap between jaws keeps ends of multiple wires in position while twisting them together

Crosscut teeth distribute force evenly for sure grip in any direction

Side cutter with induction-hardened blades (HRC 58-64) cleanly snips copper, aluminum, and steel wire

Round jaw profile holds round, hex, and square shapes

Unique indexing jaw shifts forward as it closes, creating extremely high clamping pressure that won't slip, even on smooth surfaces

Strong chrome molybdenum jaws with sharp, angled teeth offer a sure, directional bite like a pipe wrench

Round jaw profile holds round, hex, and square shapes

Unique indexing jaw shifts forward as it closes, creating extremely high clamping pressure that won't slip, even on smooth surfaces

Strong chrome molybdenum jaws with sharp, angled teeth offer a sure, directional bite like a pipe wrench

Forged and hardened chrome vanadium steel

Corrosion-resistant black nickel finish

Precision-machined upper and lower jaws

Curved jaw profile with straight tips holds round, hex, and square shapes, flat stock, and sheet materials

Strong chrome molybdenum jaws with sharp teeth provide a sure bite

Pull-type release lever works like a trigger for controlled one-handed operation and fast repositioning

Sharp, angled pipe-wrench-style teeth offer a sure bite

Undercut tongue and grooves interlock for superior joint strength

Nut and bolt fastener allows fine‐tuning of operating tension