Pliers - Flat Nose, Heavy-Duty, Smooth Jaw, Long Ergonomic Handle (Swanstrom NR1333)
Maximum Strength & Control for Tough Metals and Heavy-Duty Jewelry Work.
The Swanstrom NR1333 Heavy-Duty Flat Nose Pliers are the larger, more robust version of Swanstrom’s best-selling flat nose pliers—designed for jewelers who need extra strength when working with bronze, heavier gauges, and harder metals.
Built with thicker construction and larger jaws, the NR1333 delivers increased gripping power and durability while maintaining the precision, comfort, and smooth operation Swanstrom tools are known for.
The smooth flat jaws grip securely without marring delicate surfaces, making these pliers ideal for closing prongs, opening and closing larger jump rings, shaping wire, forming broad bends, straightening wire, and flattening sheet or strip metal.
For permanent jewelry artists and chainmaille makers working with tougher materials or larger jump rings, the NR1333 provides the added leverage and strength needed for demanding applications.
Perfect For
- Permanent Jewelry – Ideal for heavier jump rings and harder metals
- Chainmaille – Excellent for larger rings and higher-tension materials
- Bronze & Tough Metals – Designed for more challenging materials
- Opening & Closing Jump Rings – Strong grip and excellent leverage
- Prong Work – Securely close and adjust prongs
- Wire Forming – Create broad bends and straighten wire
- Sheet & Strip Metal Work – Flatten and shape metal with control
Features
- Heavy-Duty Flat Nose Design – Larger, thicker construction for increased strength
- Smooth Jaw Interior – Won’t mar or scratch precious metals or finished surfaces
- Adjustable Lap Joint – Screw-adjustable for long-term precision and proper tension
- Double-Leaf Spring – Fast rebound improves workflow and reduces hand fatigue
- Long Ergonomic Soft-Touch™ Handles – Wider, longer grips for superior comfort during extended bench work
- Latex-Free Handles – Comfortable for sensitive users
- Anti-Glare Finish – Reduces eye strain and improves visibility of your workpiece
- Made in the USA
Built for Professional Durability
The NR1333 is forged from high-carbon, high-chrome alloy steel and hardened to 65 HRC using Swanstrom’s proprietary heat treatment and computer-controlled induction hardening process.
This premium construction maximizes tool life, resists jaw wear, and helps maintain jaw alignment and smooth finishes—even under demanding daily use. The jaws resist nicking and deformation during normal operation, delivering the long-term performance professional jewelers expect.
Specifications
- Model: NR1333
- Jaw Style: Flat Nose
- Jaw Type: Smooth Jaw
- Jaw Length: 1.0" (25.4mm)
- Tip Width: 6.86mm
- Handle Length: 3.75" (95.3mm)
- Overall Length: 6.5" (165.1mm)
- Material: High-Carbon, High-Chrome Alloy Steel
- Hardness: 65 HRC
- Handle Style: Ergonomic Soft-Touch™ Foam Grip
- Country of Origin: USA
Why Jewelers Love Them: When standard flat nose pliers aren’t enough, the NR1333 delivers the extra strength needed for bronze, heavier wire gauges, larger jump rings, chainmaille, and permanent jewelry applications—without sacrificing the precision and comfort Swanstrom tools are famous for.
