Surgical instruments are disclosed which comprise improved jaw control. In at least one instance, a surgical instrument is provided comprising:a first jaw comprising a first proximal end and a first distal end； a second jaw, comprising: a second proximal end； a second distal end；a pivot pin about which said second jaw is rotatable relative to said first jaw between an open position and a fully-closed position； anda cam surface； and a closure tube movable toward said first distal end during a closure stroke, wherein said closure tube comprises:a distal tube end configured to engage said cam surface and move said second distal end of said second jaw toward said first distal end of said first jaw during said closure stroke； and a wedge configured to engage said pivot pin and tilt said second distal end of said second jaw toward said first distal end during said closure stroke.
