The Aven Tools 10756 Flat Nose Pliers with Serrated Jaws operate with a compound lever action, providing a grip that remains consistently parallel along the full length of the jaws when opened or closed. These 8-in. flat nose parallel action pliers are ideal for holding and gripping wire, which can be fed down the throat of the pliers and held firmly over the full length of the jaws. The broad, flat nose jaws are serrated and feature a V-Slot that runs down the center of one jaw for holding wire.