Provided is a nipping tool with which it is possible to nip an object, such as a cable, appropriately in accordance with the thickness or size of the object. This nipping tool is a nipping tool in which two members, each including a grip part and an operation part, are rotatably connected, and the operation parts open and close in association with the opening/closing of the grip parts. The grip part has a plurality of holding positions. The shape of the grip part is such that the degree of opening of the operation parts differs when the two members are closed together using the various holding positions.