How do combination pliers work?
| Pliers are two levers that rotate relative to each other, like scissors. They are operated with one hand. When the handles of the combination pliers are brought together, the jaws come together so they can grip or cut. Opening the handles opens the jaws again. | |
| Long handles balanced by shorter jaws mean they put more pressure on the handles, so the jaws produce more pressure. The greatest pressure is created closer to the pivot point, so the cutter is located there. |
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 | For extra leverage, there are compound action pliers that have two pairs of levers attached to each other. They have two pivot points and an additional linkage that gives more power for the same effort. You can also get high-lever pliers, which just have longer handles. For more information see: What additional functions can combined pliers have? |
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