Features:

  • Serrated tip for a better grip
  • Self-locking
  • Length: 5-½"
  • Straight forceps
  • For grasping and holding objects
Great for cleaning dryer lint traps.

These work great! What do I use them for? I clip in a micro-fiber dusting rag and, after I take out and clean my clothes dryer's in-door lint trap, I insert this forceps into the lint-trap hole and swish it around a little bit. Why do I do this? Years ago, after purchasing a new dryer where the lint trap was inside the door, we had a problem with the dryer and had a repairman take a look. When he removed the dryer's panels, we noticed how much lint had gotten trapped below the drum. NOT GOOD. The repairman said that was an inherent flaw in that style of dryer. So, after that point, we took apart our dryer every 6 months to clean it out. Earlier this year, the dryer got so hot it tripped the breaker and we soon noticed a burnt smell. The dryer nearly caught fire. So, we replaced the dryer. Even though the new dryer has the same location for the lint trap, the trap itself is a bit different in that it has a 'cup' design. However, this 'cup' design also provides a larger opening thus allowing me to insert this forceps with a thick rag. I'm shocked at how much lint I can still pull out. I do this every time I dry clothes. It takes less than 10 seconds.

Huuuuuuuge!

Much larger and tip not as fine/responsive as I expected. I’m using it for my computer builds and it’s just not small enough at the clamp end to get to the tiny parts and places inside my comps. For my purposes, I should have returned for refund. Not docking stars. It’s well built and grips very well. Just not the right tool for me.

Made an old woman happy

My mom was nurse and I remember that there was always a pair of hemostats around the house. They are useful for many household tasks, including removing splinters. Now in her 80's mom has discovered other new uses for hemostats: opening stubborn foil seals on yogurt containers and Tylenol bottles, pulling up zippers, grasping button holes and other tasks that are difficult for arthritic hands. Some of hers were wearing out, so I ordered these for her birthday. She was so excited to get them. Really made her day. She can't recommend these enough for those who want to continue to live independently, but struggle with the tasks of every day living because of arthritis. Do yourself or a family member a favor and get a few.

It's a great way to feed my blue crayfish in my tall fish tank!

I actually bought the forceps to feed my blue crayfish in my 40 gallon fish tank. I'm thinking that crayfish don't have the greatest sense of sight or smell because when I feed the other fish in the tank (6 neon tetras and 2 guppies), it takes him forever to find any food. Plus, I don't want to put too much free floating food in the tank just for the sake of him finding it. When he gets hungry, he gets cranky and starts ripping up the plants in the tank so it's better to feed him quickly when he wants it. This way, I can place an algae pellet in front of him, he finds it, and he carries it back to his little lair, clutching it like a young child would with a teddy bear...it's quite cute to watch!

Great hobby-grade bargain

After some shopping, the clamp that appealed to me most was a carbide-tipped needle holder with an offset thumb hole. But they were $691.00! This set of clamps is not O.R. grade, but plenty nice for extracting ribbon cables in tight quarters--the serrations in the jaws even match up--and you gotta love the price, under $5 for the two. A couple of tiny spots on each clamp are not satin-finish but more like grinder-finish. Tiny spots that I will not bother to polish out. P.S. I ordered some more of these and I can't believe they are from the same manufacturer. Similar prompt shipping and arrival, and the invoice is a model of completeness and attention to detail. However, the quality of the tools is very disappointing: the jaws do not match, or do not close, and the latching pawls are rough and require a great deal of force. I won't be able to use these, but at this low price I can't afford to return them.

Good forceps, happy with the purchase

I lost my old forceps and was going on a trip, so I ordered these. After they arrived and I started packing I found the old ones. No problem, now I have a set for home or when on someone else's boat. I checked with the TSA and I was able to take them in my carry on luggage along with my walleye and bass lures. These are a little stiff but after some use they loosen up. they have a longer front on them so they are better on larger fish. No problems so far, would buy them again.

Great buy

Great forceps. I use them to open things in nursing school. They're small and lightweight and perfect for someone with smaller hands like myself. The lock clasps well though is kind of hard to take apart at first. You'll get used to it, but t looks like it might break easily if you're not careful with how you handle clasping and unclasping it. I tend to leave it unclasped instead and just keep the forceps in the small plastic it comes in for ease of use.

GREAT for grabbing little pieces of paper, hair, etc. from tight places.

I bought this for basically one purpose...to help me remove the long (grey) hair from the beater brush of my vacuum. I have almost waist-length hair, and 2 cats, so my vacuum gets full of hair very easily. These are really helpful to clear it. I've also used them to clear little pieces of paper from my shredder, and (before I retired) from copy machines. They work for anything little that you need to grasp firmly but won't be hurt by the very tight hold.

Fantastic Forceps

I purchased these forceps for feeding snakes and they work great. They are exactly as described and seem to be good quality. Not the best, but plenty good enough, especially for the great price. They are sturdy and stainless steel so they stand up to being frequently disinfected with no rust or discoloration. The clamp notches engage solidly and the jaws are serrated the entire length. The slight curve at the end seems to be just enough to be helpful with grabbing things.

Grooming & Plucking Ear Canals

I do rescue. I foster. I also have a small pack of poodles, from toy to standards. I do a lot of my grooming. Some of the dogs arrive neglected with ear problems. You have to clear the ears of hair to be able to inspect the canals, The alligator grips worked fairly well but they aren't high quality tools for gripping. These tools are essential for groomers and for anyone with poodles. I believe everyone should learn to care for their pets and learn to do as much as they can. My dogs are stressed going to a groomer but know I'm such a sucker they are quiet relaxed with me. These are good productions and if you have just 1 dog should last a long time. Just remember to clean them after each use and sanitize if you have more than 1 dog. These arrived well packed in an envelope and enclosed in plastic. They arrived in 2 days with prime.

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