Hose clamp pliers with rotatable, universal gripping inserts provide a secure grip on clamps in any position. The gripping inserts can rotate under load, ensuring ease of use. The tool features excellent leverage, allowing clamps to be opened easily and safely with minimal effort. It has a slim head and an additional function to gently loosen hoses with serrated jaws. The pliers have various capacities for half-moon, square connections, stepped square, triangular shapes, and clamping ranges for hexagonal, round, and square profiles.