Hose clamp pliers with rotatable, universal gripping inserts provide a secure grip on clamps in any position. The gripping inserts can also rotate under load. The extremely good leverage allows for easy and safe opening of clamps with minimal effort. The slim head features an additional function that gently loosens hoses with serrated jaws. It has capacities for half-moon, square connection, stepped square, triangular, and various clamping ranges for hexagonal, round, and square shapes.