Pliers with high-leverage design; rivet is closer to the cutting edge for 46-Percent greater cutting and gripping power than other plier designs Heavy-duty, thicker dipped handles are more comfortable and easier to grab with gloved hands Hot-riveted joint ensures smooth action and no handle wobble Induction hardened cutting knives for long life Made in USA with Custom, US-made tool steel Streamlined design with sure-gripping, cross-hatched knurled jaws Precision-hardened plier head for on-the-job toughness Unique handle tempering helps absorb the snap when cutting wire Handform handles for full gripping and cutting power