Tool, Lindstrom Bent Chain-Nose Jewelry Pliers, 6.5" (each)

I have been using this type of plier for years and it finally wore out. I ordered a new pair and had to send them back because they wouldn't hold on to anything. The nose on them is a lot narrower and sometimes damages the metal. I go through more jump rings because half go flying as they don't grip them. Rings and Things was great about exchanging the other inferior pair. The nose didn't come totally together and I thought the new ones would be better. I have only used them on 20 to 22 gauge wire so I wouldn't knock them out of alignment but they just aren't going to work. So at the moment I am using an old pair of cheap pliers and they are working a lot better.