VamPLIERS 2-pc Set S2D by Vampire Professional Tools International

These are great tools that use simple ideas (turning the serrations sideways and rounding the edge) to achieve a better result. They are expensive; but are clearly well made. The test for me with pliers is how much head wobble you can produce by moving the handles side to side. These Japanese made pliers pass by a long shot: I actually can't see any wobble with the bare eye. In addition to doing exactly what they say they do, a hidden use for these is in sheet metal work. Because of the sideways serrations, they make rivet removal a breeze. After drilling out hundreds of rivets over the years I have found these invaluable because you can wiggle the rivet out sideways using these pliers. Sure, regular pliers and ViceGrips work too; but these are faster because they grip the first time, don't slip, and don't crush the rivet like ViceGrips (which then widen the rivet body slightly making removal harder). The interlocking serrations also perform better than traditional pliers on thinner and more flexible material like plastics. They feel a little lighter than I expected—I guess due to the handle design, but still rank as "hefty" in my book. The plastic grips also feel like they have a little more tack than traditional grips. On this same topic the "T" shaped handle inside the grips is a good idea, especially when you consider most people will be twisting these pliers sideways a lot more than regular pliers as they loosen screws, rivets, etc. I had used the 8" Linesman model for a while before I had to return them to a friend. I liked them so much I bought this set. Because they are expensive, and if you can only afford one model, I actually like the smaller spring loaded 6.25" ones better. I use them more often because it seems smaller screws are more prone to rusting and striping than larger ones. The smaller ones are also great for electronics work, or any profession/hobby that uses finer screws and parts. The only downside to these pliers (aside from price) is that they do mar screws and other parts more than regular pliers. So if you intend to reuse the part you are removing, use caution. All those serrations leave additional marks on the part. But for 95% of the time this is not an issue; you are trashing the part anyways because it is already rusted or stripped. I haven't tried the 8" set on fence wire, but if you look at the serrations on ChannelLock Fence Pliers (which go the traditional direction) I wonder if these might be better? Same could be true for tying rebar. These are a great addition to your toolbox if you can afford them, and the set here seems to be the most popular combination of models (with some savings as well). I think they fall into that category of tools you will have for life, and love them every time you need them.

These well not work on everything screw related but if they work once they paid for them selfs good to have on standby

VamPLIERS is certainly an apt name because once these things bite into something they don't let go. One feature on these I've never seen on other pliers before is that the front tip of the jaws also have teeth which you can use to grab onto stubborn fasteners. I've always wondered why this wasn't on other pliers given how useful it is to grab onto something so the pliers are perpendicular to the surface the fastener is in instead of trying to have the pliers parallel

Well made plyers.

These things are awesome! I’m an Electrician. Mostly service work, repairs and remodeling. I’m always breaking screw heads and dealing with painted receptacle screws. Great idea and product!