Jonard BLONGNOSE Slim Chain Nose Pliers, 6-7/8''
The Jonard BLONGNOSE is a slim chain nose plier built from heat-treated tool steel for technicians who need reliable grip and precise control in confined access situations. The slim chain nose profile is the defining characteristic of this tool — the tapered jaw geometry lets it reach binding post nuts, small wire ends, and terminal connections in spaces where a standard long nose or needle nose plier cannot properly seat or maneuver.
Knurled jaw surfaces near the tip maintain a consistent grip on wire and small hardware without requiring the technician to over-squeeze the handles. The dipped plastic cushion grip handle is ergonomically contoured for comfort during extended use. At 6-7/8" overall length and 0.36 lb, the BLONGNOSE is light enough to carry all day without adding fatigue. Jaw length: 2", jaw width: 3/4", jaw thickness: 3/8". Backed by Jonard Tools' Made for Life® guaranteed-for-life warranty.
Jonard BLONGNOSE Slim Chain Nose Pliers, 6-7/8"
Heat-Treated Tool Steel Chain Nose Pliers for Telecom, Datacom, CATV and Low-Voltage Electrical WorkThe BLONGNOSE occupies a specific and practical niche in a field technician's plier kit — it is not a general-purpose long nose, and it is not a precision needle nose. The slim chain nose profile positions it squarely between those two categories, designed for the wire handling, binding post work, and component manipulation tasks that occur repeatedly in telecom central office environments, structured cabling installations, and CATV service work. Chain nose geometry means the jaws taper to a narrow flat tip rather than a pointed needle tip, which provides a broader contact surface for gripping wire and small hardware without the jaw deflection risk that pointed needle nose pliers introduce when torque is applied to a binding post nut or connector body.
The tool steel construction of the BLONGNOSE is a deliberate material choice for this application category. Tool steel carries higher hardness and wear resistance than the chrome vanadium steel used in cutting pliers — appropriate for a gripping tool that will be worked against threaded hardware, terminal strips and binding posts repeatedly over its service life without the jaw surfaces deforming or losing their knurl pattern.
Key Benefits at a Glance:
- Slim chain nose jaw profile reaches binding post nuts, wire ends, and terminal connections in confined spaces where standard long nose pliers cannot access
- Tool steel construction — higher hardness and surface wear resistance than chrome vanadium, suited to repetitive gripping against threaded hardware
- Knurled jaw surfaces near the tip provide consistent wire and hardware grip without requiring excessive hand pressure
- At 0.36 lb and 6-7/8" overall, light enough to carry all day in a tool pouch without adding bulk or fatigue
- Made for Life® — guaranteed for life by Jonard Tools
Why Choose the Jonard BLONGNOSE?
The Right Jaw Profile for the Right Job.
Matching jaw geometry to the task eliminates the compromises that come from using a general-purpose plier where a specialized profile is needed. The BLONGNOSE is built specifically for the gripping and manipulation work that defines telecom and datacom installation and maintenance.- Slim chain nose profile — tapered flat tip geometry provides broad jaw contact on wire and hardware without the deflection risk of pointed needle nose jaws under torque
- Heat-treated tool steel body — processed for maximum hardness and toughness throughout, not just at the surface
- Knurled jaw faces — textured gripping surface near the jaw tip maintains wire and hardware control during manipulation tasks without over-gripping
- Ergonomic dipped plastic cushion grip — handle contour and grip material absorb hand fatigue during extended terminal and wiring work
- 6-7/8" overall length — long enough for access reach without the bulk of a 7- or 8-inch tool in tight enclosures and rack panels
Applications and Markets
The BLONGNOSE is the appropriate tool for technicians working in these environments:- Telecom central office and outside plant — binding post nut work, wire handling at terminal strips and distribution frames
- Datacom and structured cabling installation — component manipulation in patch panels, enclosures, and rack-mounted equipment
- CATV and broadband service installation and maintenance — connector and hardware work in pedestals, enclosures, and equipment racks
- Security, alarm, and home automation installation — terminal connection and wire manipulation in confined enclosure spaces
- Low-voltage electrical installation — general wire gripping and component handling at terminal blocks and distribution equipment
- Fiber optic enclosure work — handling small hardware, guide pins, and connector bodies in splice trays and patch panels
Specifications
| Part Number | BLONGNOSE |
| SPC Stock Number | 054X815 |
| Manufacturer | Jonard Tools |
| Tool Type | Slim Chain Nose Pliers |
| Overall Length | 6-7/8" (174.8mm) |
| Jaw Length | 2" |
| Jaw Width | 3/4" |
| Jaw Thickness | 3/8" |
| Body Material | Tool Steel, Heat-Treated |
| Jaw Surface | Knurled |
| Handle / Grip | Dipped Plastic Cushion Grip |
| Weight | 0.36 lb (163.44g) |
| Warranty | Made for Life® — guaranteed for life |
| UPC | 811490012189 |
