NIQUA® Antilope Chain Nose Setting Pliers with Spring without Cut 120mm

Reach into tight stone settings, adjust delicate prongs without obstructing line-of-sight, and manipulate fine jewelry components with continuous spring-assisted speed. Manufactured in Germany by NIQUA to European goldsmithing standards, the NIQUA® Antilope Chain Nose Setting Pliers with Spring without Cut (120 mm) are precision bench pliers forged from hardened, high-carbon tool steel. Each pair features the authentic ANTILOPE MADE IN GERMANY hallmark laser-engraved onto the joint frame.

Designed with an upward-angled bent-nose tip profile, these setting pliers allow the bench jeweler to grip and shape prongs, bezels, and pointed-tip inlay mounts from natural working angles without the hand or plier body blocking the view under a bench microscope or loupe. The precision-ground inner jaws are completely smooth ("without cut / Ohne Hieb") to ensure clean handling on polished gold, platinum, and sterling silver without leaving surface marks or scratches. Equipped with an internal single-leaf return spring and red ergonomic anti-slip grip sleeves, this 120 mm plier provides smooth, fatigue-free operation during high-repetition stone setting and micro-assembly tasks.

Why Choose NIQUA® Antilope Bent Chain Nose Setting Pliers

• Bent-Nose Jaw Angle for Setting: The curved tip profile provides an unobstructed sightline directly to prongs, gemstone girdles, and pointed-tip inlay settings.

• Smooth Non-Marring Jaws (Without Cut): Ground flat and smooth without teeth or serrations, protecting mirror-polished metals, claw tips, and soft stones from tool bite.

• Integrated Leaf Return Spring: Built-in internal spring reopens the jaws automatically after each compression, reducing hand strain during extended stone-setting shifts.

• Cutter-Free Slim Joint Profile: Built without side cutting edges to maximize tip strength and maintain a compact nose assembly for tight clearances.

• Authentic German Antilope Hallmark: Permanently marked with the official Antilope crest and "MADE IN GERMANY" origin text for certified tool quality.

• High-Precision Lap Joint Alignment: Machine-fitted lap joint keeps the fine curved tips aligned under twisting loads to prevent jaw deflection.

• Ergonomic Red Anti-Slip Grips: Durable red vinyl handles cushion the hand, provide a secure hold, and resist bench oils.