Review on Pliers - Tronex Chain Nose - Smooth Jaw (Long Handle) by Michael Mayes

I am a jewelry designer and have used Lindstrom tools for the last 5 years. Because the handles kept getting sticky, I chose to purchase Tronex instead. I do love the handles BUT.the tips of the chain nose pliers are damaged and bent. The thickest material I work with are my 20g stainless steel jump rings.At this point, I cannot even use them for these jobs. The pliers just cannot grip them properly. I use a thumb jump ring tool and the rings slip out of the pliers and they jam into my thumb, causing an open wound. This happens at least 5 times a week. Super painful.I expected MUCH MUCH better quality than this and because it's now outside of the 30 day return window, I'm probably stuck with the loss.Very disappointing to say the least.