Stanley 5-Inch Needle Nose Pliers (84-096) - Perfect for Precision Work.

Walter Luffman: I have trusted Stanley Tool Works for decades, have never had any Stanley product fail, These needle-nose pliers are, IMHO, far superiror to bargain-brand pliers. If you care about tools, these are the pliers you want.

United States on Jul 27, 2023

Bob M: Found that these were an excellent choice for my wife's needs.

We had an ancient [40s - 50s] pair of needle nose pliers that couldn't hold anything because the jaws wouldn't stay aligned. That item went into the recycle bin this morning.

I docked the company one star because of the almost impossible to open packaging. I had to use my Tin Snips and cut it into several pieces.

United States on May 17, 2023

Captain Canada: These Stanley thin-nose pliers are not of as high a standard as I'd've expected from such a high profile tool manufacturer, but they will nonetheless do the job adequately.

Canada on Aug 07, 2021

Phil Cha: Simple. Easy. Exactly what I wanted without me having to walk 300 meters to the nearest hardware store. This is what I've become. I can order anything and I'm not walking anywhere. I blame the winter.

Canada on Mar 21, 2019

Vall: Handle smaller than it appears. But inconvenient to hold and grip.

Canada on Feb 11, 2019

Lovely: Worked well for my project. The needle nose pliers didn't bend and had a strong tip. The handle is also textured so you get a good grip.

Canada on Jan 26, 2019

Caz: Well made although I found it a little rough around the edges. I purchased this tool for jewelry making so would have liked something smoother also it's not quite as narrow at the tip as I was hoping. Overall, a good product.

Canada on Dec 24, 2018

Ryan: Yeah the product says they are 5 inches, and they probably are, but these are probably a lot smaller than you think they will be. I was in a hurry ordering them and needed to do some electrical work inside a few boxes in the house and my old pair had rusted up and no longer opened on their own. The 5 inches I thought might be like with knives where it's the measurement of the working surface, doesn't include the handle. These are probably only 5 inches end to end though, they're teeny tiny like a toy.

Probably would be great for intricate work or in extremely tight spaces, not what i was looking for to wrangle a bunch of 12/3 inside a work box though.

Still giving 5 stars because they seem high quality and a fair value for what they are.

United States on Oct 24, 2018

Stephanie SullivanStephanie Sullivan: These needle nose pliers perfect for my fine, delicate or detail work. They are not a good choice for general household needle nose pliers where they need to handle heavier use. What I use these for is hobby work with electronics or light house wiring like my recent smart doorbell installation. They have been perfect for my use. I have a heavier pair for heavier work.

NOTE: The ones I got do not have obvious or serious machining problems that that have been reported. Maybe Stanley listened and current stock is better made. Maybe I got lucky and just got a good pair. I'm just reporting my own experience.

Here are things I like:
+ The needle nose end is very small and just what I want for fine work
+ The grips are comfortable and "grippy" to hold
+ The spring to push them open is nice (most of the time)
+ They operate smoothly, not catchy like some others I've tried

What I don't as much:
- Some of the non-working edges feel a little rough/sharp (not a functional issue, but aesthetic)
- No wire cutter at the hinge like many other electrical needle nose pliers (obvious from the picture so this was not enough to keep me from getting...

United States on Jun 20, 2018

Uncle Bob: Ok, so why great?

These are *NOT* your typical needle nose pliers. They are a bit smaller to fit into tight places. If you are looking for something to chop wire with and are used to the bigger version, these are NOT the same thing. These are designed for smaller and tighter work. At the same time, they are not toys. You aren't going to destroy them doing normal jobs with them. They are properly ground and have a nice tight hinge. The springs on the handle are plenty good enough to run for a long time. The grips are ... well, Stanley grips. They are not the silly vinyl stuff we used to get. You can get a good no=-slip hold on them. Handles are properly sized for the size of the tool. They have a lifetime guarantee from somebody you actually have a chance of finding if there is a problem.

Good stuff !!

United States on Feb 04, 2018