Lock the jaws in a vise-like grip around a workpiece and these assorted pliers stay clamped in place to leave your hands free. Turn the screw to adjust the pressure and squeeze the handles to lock. Sets include two jaw styles: flat-jaw pliers designed to grip flat objects and curved-jaw pliers that provide a good grip on a variety of shapes.

Pliers with lever release open when you press the lever.

Pliers with quick release are easier to open with one hand than lever release—push the handles open with your fingers. They have a plastic grip for comfort.