Technical Specifications
| Parameter | All-Steel 130mm Model (#04-038-130) | Nylon Jaw 140mm Model (#04-038-133) |
| Brand & Origin | NIQUA® Antilope (Made in Germany) | NIQUA® Antilope (Made in Germany) |
| Product SKU / Item No. | 04-038-130 | 04-038-133 |
| Plier Profile Type | Half-Round & Flat-Nose Bending Pliers | Half-Round & Flat-Nose Bending Pliers |
| Total Tool Length | 130 mm (approx. 5.1”) | 140 mm (approx. 5.5”) |
| Jaw Working Geometry | 1 Half-Round (D-Shape) + 1 Flat Steel Jaw | 1 Half-Round Steel Jaw + 1 Nylon-Covered Jaw |
| Surface Finish | Smooth Ground (Without Cut / Non-Serrated) | Smooth Steel + Non-Marring Synthetic Nylon |
| Spring Mechanism | Without Spring (Manual Tactile Return) | Without Spring (Manual Tactile Return) |
| Joint Type | Precision Machined Box Joint | Precision Machined Box Joint |
| Handle Finish | Ergonomic Red Cushion-Grip PVC | Ergonomic Red Cushion-Grip PVC |
Form seamless ring shanks, curve precious metal wire, and shape delicate curved findings with authentic NIQUA® Antilope Half-Round & Flat-Nose Pliers. Engineered in Solingen, Germany, under the heritage Antilope goldsmithing tool standard, these specialized bending pliers pair a smooth half-round (semi-circular) jaw with a complementary flat clamping jaw. The curved half-round surface drives the inner radius of a bend, while the flat jaw supports the outside of the workpiece to produce uniform, kink-free curves without crushing delicate cross-sections. Both versions are built without an internal return spring to provide unfiltered manual tactile sensitivity. Choose between the All-Steel Smooth Jaw 130mm Model (SKU: 04-038-130) for direct metal-forming authority and the Extended 140mm Model with Protective Nylon Jaw (SKU: 04-038-133) for scratch-free work on polished metals and delicate wire.
Key Features & Benefits
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Dual Half-Round & Flat Jaw Geometry: Combines a smooth semi-circular jaw that forms smooth internal curves with a flat backing jaw that supports the stock, preventing flat spots when shaping ring shanks, cuffs, and bails.
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Two Specialized Workshop Configurations:
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All-Steel Smooth Model (#04-038-130): Hardened, precision-ground stainless steel contact surfaces (“Without Cut”) provide crisp forming edges and direct bending authority for heavier gauge alloys.
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Protective Nylon Jaw Model (#04-038-133): Features a durable, high-density white nylon jaw cover that cushions metal contact, allowing technicians to bend polished rings and finished jewelry without leaving tooling marks.
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Springless Architecture for Tactile Pressure Control: Built without an internal return spring (“Without Spring”), providing direct manual feedback so goldsmiths can feel metal yield resistance and apply exact force on soft high-karat gold and platinum.
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Non-Cutting Precision Box-Joint Design: Manufactured with close German tolerances to maintain jaw parallelism without lateral deflection under heavy bending torque, while omitting side cutters to protect delicate workpieces.
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Ergonomic Red PVC-Dipped Handles: Textured dipped coating provides a non-slip, comfortable grip that insulates against hand strain during prolonged repetitive forming.
Commercial Procurement & B2B Wholesale Supply
Equipping jewelry manufacturing workshops, goldsmith apprentice benches, or expanding your wholesale retail tooling inventory? We supply genuine German-made NIQUA® Antilope pliers with volume-tiered wholesale discounts, complete catalog availability across SKUs 04-038-130 and 04-038-133, and dependable international export logistics. Click Get a Quote to connect with our B2B commercial sales desk for customized wholesale quotes and batch supply terms.
