Long-nose pliers pull, twist, bend, and loop wire and other thin materials. They also grip small objects, pry staples, retrieve items from slots, and may have a cutter at the base of the jaws to trim wire. Also known as snipe nose pliers, their slim nose keeps workpieces visible for fine manipulation and accesses spaces where larger pliers can't fit. General purpose long-nose pliers are used for everyday applications where special environment pliers aren't required. Insulated long-nose pliers have non-conductive handle grips to protect against electrical shock when working near electrical components and energized equipment. Non-sparking long-nose pliers resist creating sparks and reduce the risk of ignition when working in areas where combustible dust or flammable liquids, gas, or vapors are present.