Standard wrenches and pliers can easily ruin surfaces such as bathroom fittings, polished brass hardware, or the plastic trim on your car. Quality tools with protective surfacing are the answer, but are hard to find locally. We finally found some excellent ones in Japan. They cost a bit more, but the money you'll save replacing damaged hardware and fittings makes them a true bargain. The pipe pliers are spring loaded with a capacity of 2-3/4". They come with two sets of jaws included: one for curved surfaces like pipes, the other for angular surfaces like large chrome nuts.