KNIPEX Long Reach Needle Nose Pliers (28 71 280 ) Very long reach needle nose pliers with a ridged profile, for fitters, mechanics and general engineering use. Thanks to their slim, long design, even low-lying parts — where cladding or metal plates would otherwise need removing — can be reached without dismantling the surrounding assembly. These situations arise naturally during repair work, or installation in plant engineering and production facilities, wherever space is too tight for conventional pliers. Various gripping profiles suit different applications. The half-round tips are milled with a ridged centre, allowing components at a distance to be gripped and held accurately without damage. Milled cross slots with a smooth surface let sensitive round parts — small copper pipes, hoses or plastic screw joints — be held and guided gently but