Chain nose pliers are essential for working with smaller rings or tighter weaves. You should consider them if you work with 19ga or smaller rings. For larger or harder to bend rings I would use these pliers with care - the pointy tip isn't very nice if you slip! BEGINNERS you need one plier in each hand to weave most chainmail. No teeth, COIL SPRING - picture shows leaf springs, but current batch has coil springs. This is not a defect or reason for return or credit. These are inexpensive and the size of the tips may vary.
Max Recommended Wire Thickness
Stainless and Titanium (SS/TI): 18g
Copper (CU): 14g
Bronze and Brass (BZ/BJR): 16g
Aluminum (anodized AA and bright AB): 14g
Minimum Recommended Size 22g.
