Review on 6 Inch VISE GRIP Pliers (Model: 2078216) - Top-quality Tools for Enhanced Performance by David Moreno

I have several Irwin pliers and clamps in my tool kit, but these needle nose pliers may have a design or manufacturing defect. As other reviews have pointed out, the full closure leaves a large uneven gap running from the tips to where the two jaws meet. The second photo shows the size of the gap and how it compares to another brand of pliers. I'm guessing the other possibility is that Irwin specifically designed these splitting tongs? When working with one hand, such as trying to form a loop on the end of a 12 gauge Romex ground wire, the pliers are very stiff and tend to get stuck in the open position. . The hole between the fixed and movable jaws is also very small compared to other needle nose pliers I've used. Due to the sluggishness of the opening movement of the jaws and their tendency to stick in the open position, this leads to unnecessary fatigue over prolonged use. The only thing I like about these pliers is their grip. In my opinion, they are quite ergonomic and feel good in the hand. The grips are of good girth and build quality that will last for many years. I would stay away from these pliers until Irwin fixes these issues.