This is one of the few times I've bought a tool that I can use and my wife can use to make jewelry too. I found the construction of the needle nose players to be very good, the handles are ergonomically designed to reduce strain on your hands and the clips that help hold the players open make them very easy to use with one hand, which is a pleasant surprise is . These are long nose pliers that I recommend for both DIY and basic tool kits for all other jobs.