NIQUA® Antilope 130mm Pliers without Spring (Round & Flat-Nose / Flat-Nose with Nylon Jaw)

Form curves without flattening adjacent stock, create angular loops, and manipulate wire components with direct tactile control. Manufactured in Germany by NIQUA to European goldsmithing standards, the NIQUA® Antilope 130mm Combination Pliers Without Spring are forged from hardened, high-carbon tool steel. Each pair carries the authentic ANTILOPE MADE IN GERMANY hallmark laser-engraved onto the joint frame.

Featuring a hybrid geometry with one round conical jaw and one flat jaw, these dual-profile pliers allow the jeweler to wrap wire around the circular cone while backing and stabilizing the piece against the flat bill. Built without an internal return spring and without a side cutter, they provide resistance-free manual feedback straight to the fingers, allowing sensitive pressure adjustments without mechanical interference. The 130 mm platform is available in two specialized workshop configurations:

• Model 04-036-130 (All-Steel Jaws): Features a smooth steel flat jaw and smooth steel conical round jaw ("without cut"), ideal for shaping raw gold, sterling silver, brass, and platinum wire without marring the stock.

• Model 04-036-133 (Nylon-Cushioned Flat Jaw): Features a replaceable non-marring synthetic nylon pad on the flat jaw opposing a polished round steel cone, specifically designed to protect mirror-polished metals, plated wire, and soft alloys from tooling marks during bending.

Both versions are fitted with red ergonomic anti-slip grip sleeves and a precision lap joint that maintains alignment under twisting forces.

Why Choose NIQUA® Antilope 130 mm Combination Pliers

• Hybrid Round & Flat Jaw Profile: Combines the loop-forming capability of round nose pliers with the flat backing support of flat nose pliers in a single tool.

• Available Nylon Jaw Cushion (Model 04-036-133): Synthetic nylon-coated flat jaw cushions the outside of the curve, preventing pinching, denting, or surface scratching on finished jewelry.

• Direct Tactile Control (Without Spring): Spring-free manual design eliminates counter-tension, giving the artisan full sensory awareness of closing pressure.

• Cutter-Free Slim Joint Profile: Built without side cutting blades to keep the head compact and provide an unobstructed view of the contact point.

• Authentic German Antilope Hallmark: Permanently laser-engraved with the Antilope crest and "MADE IN GERMANY" origin text for verifiable tool authenticity.

• High-Precision Lap Joint Alignment: Machine-matched joint maintains jaw alignment under twisting loads to prevent jaw crossing or play.

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