The Channellock 326 Needle-Nose Pliers Long Nose Side Cutter 6in is forged at Channellock’s Meadville, Pennsylvania facility. High-carbon steel construction, polished or industrial finish, and the precision-machined jaws that have made Channellock the American plier standard for almost 140 years.
Used by electricians, linemen, ironworkers, plumbers, mechanics, and DIY tool collectors. Channellock pliers are the only American-made plier brand for a working professional who’d rather spend more once than replace cheap pliers every year. Backed by Channellock’s lifetime warranty.
Channellock has been forging pliers in Meadville, Pennsylvania since 1886. Fifth-generation family-owned American manufacturer of the Tongue-and-Groove pliers (the company invented this design) plus linemen’s, ironworkers, diagonal cutters, fence pliers, and the full professional plier line.






