Locking Pliers

HOW TO RECOGNISE IT

Locking pliers are identifiable by a tension-adjusting screw at the base of the handle and a lever mechanism that allows them to clamp and lock onto objects. They are often commonly referred to by the brand name Vise-Grip.

MISTAKEN FOR

• Needle-nose Pliers
• Lineman's Pliers
• Slip-joint Pliers