Nose pliers are commonly used to cut and bend small wires and electrical wiring.They can bend,cut and grip where fingers and other tools are too big or clumsy. Long Nose pliers are good for reaching into tight spots where regular pliers are unwieldy.They can grip multiple wires and even pick up small screws with a strong secure grip.Hobbyists use nose pliers for elaborate projects with small objects, and for jewelry making tasks such as picking up and stringing beads, setting stones and attaching small clasps.Nose pliers should be gripped tightly yet apply gentle force.They are not sturdy enough to cut large,hardened wires and they are not to be used on live electrical wires. Dull cutting edges may be touched up with a small, medium grade honing stone. Serrations inside of nose may be cleared of foreign materials by brushing with a file card or stiff wire brush.