The Aven Parallel Action Pliers work with a compound lever action and provide a grip that remains consistently parallel along the full length of the jaws when opened or closed. The broad, flat nose jaws are serrated and feature a V-Slot that runs down the center of one jaw for holding wire. - These 200 mm, 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, which are 41 mm in length.