Needle nose pliers are an essential tool for jewelry artists whom works with small pieces. They are used for holding, gripping and bending wire. If you dont require the longer tips as in these pliers, I would recommend looking at the P523/P723 as they have a shorter tip which will be stronger and give you better control over your work. Recommended AWG usage (Soft Copper Wire): Throat: 20 gauge and finer Tips: 26 gauge and finer. Made in USA