5 1/4" Steel Hand Vise For Repairing Jewelry. This is a new steel hand vise. The jaws open and close with a large wing nut. The handle is hollow so that long wire will pass through. The jaws measure approximately 7/16" (11 mm) wide and open to 1.5 mm. It measures approximately 5 1/4" (133 mm) long. We work hard to update our descriptions and pictures of our merchandise. As part of a process of ongoing innovation by our suppliers, newer versions of the item shown may be shipped before we are able to complete an update. As a result there may be a slight variation in color and design.