Allen CompanyPrecision Archery, Nocking Pliers - by Allen Company

They are good, not great for only one reason. The pliers are every so slightly misaligned. it doesn't cause any detrimental issues when in use but if you have OCD like I do, it drives ya nuts.Function wise, they do exactly what you'd expect them to with very little effort. I'd say they were well worth the money.

At first I thought these were just another cheap piece of junk because they look like small face clippers without the really sharp edge. I have been using these for the last few weeks and I find I love these little nocking pliers, I like these better than my expensive ones because these fit into my quiver pouch/pocket with all of the other stuff I take. The only problem I have had so far was that I did not know how to use them correctly at first. At first you put the nock on the string, gently squeeze the nock to get it started, adjust on the string until it is exactly where you want it. Then you put the nocking pliers on the nock with the nock opening 90 degrees to the opening of the pliers and then sqeeze firmly. Perfectly crimped nock, nice and round, no deformation, string unaffected. Perfect.At first I wanted to throw them away but kept using them because they were small and fit in my pouch so you could say I was forced to make due. I am glad I had to do that though because now I absolutely love them. My first few nocks were crap though, so be patient. Sure they are Harbor Freightish, but these are five stars for the money, end product, and size.

Be careful. Take a real close look at the poor finish. It appears that their final cut was the overall thickness of the pliers which left sharp burrs that may cut the bow string. I took out my dremmel and fine diamond files to rub off those burrs on the edges. Other then that, it's OK only for the cost and how often you would use it.

Easy to use.

The pliers work well for installing brass nock points. The shaping is perfect and distributes pressure evenly. Their only downside is the lack of a removal tool built in to the pliers, which is something to be expected from more expensive pliers anyway.If done correctly, the nock will be set rock solid and exactly where you wanted it set, but it's also very easy to scratch up the brass nock. Take your time setting the nock, and you won't have any issues. If you're looking for a set of cheap nocking pliers that will get the job done, buy these.

It's a good product for what it is... crimping a brass nock on a bowstring. But, I have found that simply tying a knot instead of using a brass nock is lighter and easier, and generally better for me. It also reduces the chance of slipping and cutting a string.

This does the job but lacks the ability to remove the old nocks cleanly. It can be done, but you have to get creative by pinching the nock against the crimp to spread it which may damage your string if you are not careful. I would recommend a pair with a nock remover.

Could probably just use normal pliers to be honest. They weren't that convenient

This small tool worked and the ease was appreciated . Used on three bows and added to the tool shelf for future use.

perfect tool for an application different than it was ment for.

Very good work perfectly

These pliers feel like they came from a toolkit that costs $9.99 at Wal-Mart but they do work. They are spring loaded which makes them easy to use and they do a good job attaching kisser buttons or nocking points. Definitely way better than any regular pliers.

Does the job but sharp edges in the nocking groove dig into nocking points and leave slices in the metal, creating sharp bits. Can maybe smooth them off myself but would rather not have to.