Rabitz pliers are known by many names. They are also called Monier pliers, mechanics' nippers, and concrete pliers.
(Incidentally, Mr Rabitz was a mason master from Halle, who in 1878 invented a process to produce plaster fabric walls using wire mesh.)
The main application for Rabitz pliers is twisting and cutting off tie wire when laying Monier iron for ferro-concrete.
They are also suitable for various other work with wire. A typical feature is the short head and the long, slim shanks on the pliers, which make it possible to turn the pliers easily and quickly when twisting
Good Rabitz pliers open and close smoothly and have very precise cutting edges, which also cut soft wire with spring.
