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Pliers - Pliers are hand tools primarily for gripping that use leverage There are numerous different jaw configurations to grip, turn, pull, or crimp a variety of things. They are a tool common to many dexterous trades and occupations.
Don't Crush That Dwarf, Hand Me the Pliers - Don't Crush That Dwarf, Hand Me the Pliers is The Firesign Theatre's third comedy recording for Columbia Records. Released in 1970 at the height of their popularity, it is considered by many to be their best work.
Leatherman - Leatherman is a trademark for a line of multi-function hand tools produced by the Leatherman Tool Group. The tools are more sturdy and usually slightly larger than a Swiss Army knife of similar functionality, each generally including a knife, pliers, screwdriver and assorted other devices.
Dikes (tool) - Dikes -- as in the phrase "a pair of dikes" -- is a term used, especially in the electrical industry, to describe wire cutting pliers. (Note: cutting pliers are hand tools which cut by compression between cutting blades as opposed to shearing.
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