This variation of needle nose pliers has a set of jaws that are bent at an angle at the midpoint (most commonly 45 or 90 degrees). This allows them to grip surfaces without getting in the way when multiple pliers are needed or the angle is too difficult to reach with normal needle nos...
That transformation is in keeping with Herbert's Dune, which was always a cautionary tale, never a hero's story. The sentiment of caution is present in his original novel, but he really hammers it home in Dune Messiah, putting any misconceptions about Paul as a hero to rest. With Dune:...
@Logicfest -- Let us not forget one of the most important reasons for using brass in bullet casings. Arms manufacturers tried a lot of different metals, but they all had the same problem. They would stick in chambers when fired.