Jaws No Longer Close Evenly The issue: Over time, or sometimes after a single hard drop, the jaws of a pair of pliers may stop meeting evenly along their full length, leaving a gap at the tip or the base even when the handles are fully squeezed. The cause: This usually results from the pivot point loosening or becoming slightly misaligned, often from impact damage or general wear fr... https://jonard.com/hand-tools/pliers