These are the pliers every electronic technician is guaranteed to have in his or her toolbox. The needlenose is the most versitile pliers for electonic working... period! Use it to bend wires and hold parts. Use it as a soldering aid to keep components in place and also as a heatsink. Use it to string wires in bundles. Use it as a screwstarter when installing terminal screws... etc... The possibilities are endless. If you do electrical work, then you need a pair of needlenoses-- it's just that simple. 1 lbs (0.5Kg) shipping weight.