These Klein Tools High-Leverage Side-Cutting Pliers are also designed to pull flat steel fish tapes without damaging the tape. Induction hardened knives can also cut ACSR, screws, nails, and most hardened wire. The high-leverage design provides 46-Percent greater cutting and gripping power than other plier designs. The dual-material Journeymanhandle makes these pliers tough and comfortable to use. Pulls 1/8 or 1/4-Inch flat steel fish tape via built-in channel. Cross-hatched knurled jaws ensure greater gripping power. 9-Inch pliers have plastic-dipped handles. Unique handle tempering helps absorb the ''snap'' when cutting wire. Precision-hardened plier head for on-the-job toughness. Hard, black material for toughness and durability. Soft material on outer surface for comfort and a firm grip. Color-coded handles allow quick identification of tool. ''Handform'' handles for full gripping and cutting power. Custom, US-made tool steel. For more than 160 years, Klein Tools has manufactured premium-quality, professional-grade hand tools that deliver the performance, durability and precision needed to get the job done right. Our family of engineers, workers and craftsman continue to put six generations of expertise into every tool we create by using only the highest quality materials, superior workmanship, and keeping manufacturing as close to home as we can. Klein isn't just the name of our company, it's also our family name. And since we're an American company that's family-owned and family-run, you know you can count on us to be here tomorrow. Klein Tools doesn't just make great products, we make great products that stand up to the demands of the professionals who use them every day ... Since 1857.