The most important tool for beaders is the crimping tool. You need to finish off your bead stringing projects and know they are not going to fall apart. A good crimping tool will help you know your crimp beads are secure. This tool features a two step process where you use the first step to make a "taco" shape with your crimp bead then use the second step to flatten the "taco". This tool also has a spring so no need to pull te tool back open to use again.