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

Bend ring shanks, shape contoured wire profiles, and curve metal sheet without flattening the outside stock or marring polished surfaces. Manufactured in Germany by NIQUA to exacting goldsmithing standards, the NIQUA® Antilope Half-Round & Flat Nose Pliers are forged from hardened, high-carbon tool steel. Each pair features the authentic ANTILOPE MADE IN GERMANY hallmark laser-engraved onto the joint frame.

Engineered specifically for curving and ring-forming tasks, this dual-jaw profile pairs one half-round (domed) jaw with one flat jaw. Placing the domed half-round jaw on the inner diameter and the flat jaw on the outer circumference allows the jeweler to bend seamless curves without creating flat facet marks across the outside of the ring or wire. Built without an internal return spring and without a side cutter, both versions provide resistance-free tactile feedback directly to the artisan's fingers for controlled pressure application.

The platform is offered in two specialized workshop variations:

• Model 04-038-130 (Standard All-Steel, 130 mm): Precision-ground all-steel jaws ("without cut / Ohne Hieb") for shaping raw gold, sterling silver, brass, and platinum wire and shanks without cutting into the metal.

• Model 04-038-133 (With Nylon Plastic Jaw, 140 mm): Features a protective, non-marring synthetic nylon jaw insert over the domed jaw face, preventing scratches and tooling rash when forming mirror-finished bands, plated wire, and soft alloys.

Why Choose NIQUA® Antilope Half-Round & Flat Nose Pliers

• Anatomical Ring-Bending Geometry: The half-round inner jaw shapes the curvature while the flat opposing jaw distributes clamping force across the outer surface, forming natural curves without outside facets.

• Protective Nylon Jaw Option (Model 04-038-133): Synthetic plastic jaw cushions contact against finished jewelry, allowing you to bend ring shanks and colored wire without needing post-polish cleanup.

• Direct Tactile Sensitivity (Without Spring): Manual, spring-free joint delivers direct tactile feedback so you can feel the exact yield point of gold, silver, and platinum stock.

• Smooth Non-Marring Jaws (Without Cut): Ground smooth without teeth or serrations to preserve polished metal finishes.

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

• Rigid Lap Joint Frame: Machine-matched lap joint eliminates jaw deflection and play under heavy bending torque.

• Ergonomic Red Anti-Slip Grips: Durable red vinyl handle coatings cushion the palm, provide positive grip, and resist workshop oils.