NIQUA® Antilope Flat Nose Pliers with 9mm Nylon Tips - 130mm (PVC Handles / Polished Handles)

Straighten colored craft wire, bend finished sheet stock, and hold delicate jewelry mountings without leaving tooling marks or crushing delicate surfaces. Manufactured in Germany by NIQUA to traditional European goldsmithing standards, the NIQUA® Antilope Flat Nose Pliers with 9mm Nylon Tips (130 mm) are precision bench pliers forged from hardened, high-carbon tool steel. Each pair carries the authentic ANTILOPE MADE IN GERMANY crest laser-engraved onto the joint frame.

Equipped with 9 mm wide synthetic white nylon jaw inserts secured by side-retaining screws, these pliers cushion workpiece contact while delivering flat, parallel holding power across gold, sterling silver, platinum, copper, and coated craft wire. The resilient plastic absorbs clamping pressure, eliminating scratches and edge facets on mirror-polished and plated materials. Engineered with a smooth manual lap joint without return springs, they transmit direct tactile feedback to your fingertips.

The 130 mm platform is available in two handle configurations:

• Model 04-090-130 (With Red PVC Handles): Features dip-coated red ergonomic vinyl grips that provide oil-resistant cushioning and firm purchase during long bench sessions.

• Model 04-091-130 (With Polished Steel Handles): Features a sleek, all-steel polished handle frame with machined finger grooves for artisans who prefer traditional direct-metal contact and effortless cleaning at the goldsmith bench.

Why Choose NIQUA® Antilope 9mm Nylon Tip Flat Nose Pliers

• Replaceable 9 mm Broad Nylon Jaws: Wide flat plastic tips distribute clamping force evenly over broader surfaces, preventing scratches on soft or plated metals.

• Screw-Mounted Jaw Stability: The nylon pads are anchored by rigid steel side screws, preventing pads from twisting or shifting during lateral pulling and bending operations.

• Direct Tactile Sensitivity (Without Spring): Built without spring pushback so the artisan directly gauges gripping force, avoiding accidental crushing of hollow components.

• Two Ergonomic Handle Choices: Select cushioned red PVC dip-molded grips for non-slip comfort, or polished stainless steel with ribbed grip notches for clean, direct tactile manipulation.

• Authentic German Antilope Hallmark: Permanently marked with the official Antilope emblem and "MADE IN GERMANY" origin text for verified tool authenticity.

• Machine-Matched Lap Joint: Precision-machined pivot alignment keeps the flat jaws aligned under twisting loads to prevent jaw deflection.