Jalokiviseppien pin-vise

Finally, a pin vise that actually grips. The jaws hold a 1mm drill bit without slipping once, which is a first for me, and the knurled body gives just enough control for filing down a stubborn setting. Way more precise than the cheap plastic ones I've burned through.

Tiny screws and loose stones used to scatter across my bench, but this pin vise grips them like a third hand—the chuck holds firm even when I’m filing at an awkward angle. The knurled body gives me enough control for detailed drilling without cramping my fingers.

I’ve been using it for stone-setting jobs and the chuck holds even the smallest components rock-solid without any wobble. The whole thing feels nicely balanced in the hand, so filing and drilling are much more controlled than I expected.