These pliers are A disappointment. Industrial and Scientific tools should have a tight grip, but these pliers tend to slip and have caused me more problems than they solved. Through trial and error, I found that they simply aren't reliable in the toughest situations. On the bright side, they are lightweight and easy to carry around... But the cons far outweigh any potential benefits. Save yourself the trouble and invest in a sturdier alternative..
Pros
Easy and quick to use for clamping and holding objects securely in place.
Cons
May require more force to grip and release compared to pliers without quick release mechanism, which can be tiring with prolonged use.
I grew up in France and I am very familiar with FACOM tools, having only used them there. I've been in the US for a long time now and wish I could buy from this brand easily. I bought these pliers a few months ago and I understand the seller was from the UK so it took me about a month to receive them. Any other brand, no doubt. Nothing else comes close, at least not from anything available in the US. If there's a better brand I've never seen it and as a pro I've seen a lot. The only criticism I