Durston® Basics 5pc Plier Set – 130mm

Shape, bend, manipulate, and cut precious metal wires and sheet stock with standard leverage and control. The Durston® Basics 5-Piece Plier Set (130mm) is a full-featured bench plier kit designed for everyday jewelry making, metalsmithing, and craft assembly. Measuring 130mm from tip to handle base, each tool provides a classic, balanced in-hand feel with increased mechanical leverage compared to compact mini pliers. Featuring smooth non-marring jaws, internal return springs, two-tone ergonomic grips, and a dedicated half-round/flat forming plier, this set comes packaged in a custom zippered storage wallet for organized bench storage and travel.

Why Choose the Durston® Basics 130mm Plier Set

• Balanced 130mm Traditional Grip: Designed for artisans who prefer a classic, full-hand tool size that delivers greater leverage and grip comfort during extended forming sessions.

• Specialized Half-Round / Flat Jaw Included: Features a dedicated combination plier—one flat jaw and one semi-round jaw—essential for bending smooth ring shanks and wire loops without flat spots or marring.

• Anti-Marring Smooth Jaws: Machine-finished smooth clamping surfaces prevent denting, scratching, or nicking soft precious metals like sterling silver, gold-fill, brass, and copper.

• Fatigue-Reducing Spring Action: Built-in return leaf springs reopen the jaws automatically after every squeeze, minimizing hand strain during repetitive wire-wrapping and link assembly.

• Signature Dual-Colour Grips: Non-slip, ergonomic vinyl handle sleeves in Durston’s signature white and warm yellow provide tactile comfort and easy tool identification on busy benches.

• Organized Travel & Storage Wallet: Heavy-duty canvas zippered case with elastic retention straps keeps all five tools secure, clean, and portable between workshops and classrooms.

Pliers Types

Included Plier Type	Primary Bench Function & Design Highlights
Flat Nose Plier	Broad, flat smooth jaws for making crisp angular bends, holding flat sheet blanks, and straightening wire.
Round Nose Plier	Tapered conical round jaws for forming consistent wire loops, jump rings, headpin loops, and curved links.
Chain Nose Plier	Tapered semi-flat jaws with fine tips for opening/closing jump rings, holding small findings, and precision positioning.
Half-Round / Flat Plier	One flat jaw and one curved half-round jaw; the standard tool for bending ring bands, wire curves, and bezel stock without surface marks.
Side Cutter (Diagonal Nipper)	Angled cutting blades designed to produce clean, sharp cuts through soft copper, craft, sterling silver, and gold wire.