Chain-Nose Pliers – feature flat inner jaws that provide a secure grip in flattening crimps and holding small findings or components such as jump rings, head pins and ear wires. The thin tapered nose make it handy to manipulate small items. With the curve on the outside of the pliers jaw, you can make small loops and curves on the wire.
Round-Nose Pliers – feature smooth tapered cone jaws, perfect for wire wrapping and making eye pins, loops, earrings, jump rings, coils, but not fit for grasping small parts.