Slip-joint pliers have grooved jaws and the pivot hole in one member is elongated so that the member can pivot in either of two positions in order to grasp objects of different size in the most effective way.
Long-nose pliers and snipe-nose pliers, are both cutting and holding pliers used by artisans, jewellery designers, electricians, network engineers and other tradesmen to bend, re-position and snip wire. Use to grip small objects, reach awkward places, holding wires, bend loops and attach wires. Work involving smaller gauge wire.