I have the bent needle nose as well and I was saying to myself "Why do I have these in the Vanagon tool box? I need to reduce the size of this kit."  Now I know to leave them in there! Also  keeping the long standard needle nose as well.  Funny how many times I use these.

"Many times, at the completion of
yet another Vanagon mechanical safari, my son or I exclaim, 'saved
again by the special tool!" Never leave home without it"