Mole grips/locking pliers are designed for general use in a number of situations, so instead of using them you could try using a different tool such as ordinary pliers or scissors.
As an example, you could use scissors to take hold of an object, instead of using Mole grips/locking pliers. However, this tool is not designed for the sort of regular or prolonged use that Mole grips/locking pliers can be used for.
You risk damaging these other tools as they haven’t been designed to be employed in the same way as Mole grips/locking pliers and are not made from the durable material of Mole grips/locking pliers.
Also, the purpose of Mole grips/locking pliers is to lock into place, leaving the hands of the user free, which is their function.
