• High leverage design, rivet is closer to the cutting edge for 46% greater cutting and gripping power than other pliers designs Induction hardened cutting knives for long life Hot riveted joint ensures smooth action and no handle wobble Streamlined design with sure-gripping, cross-hatched knurled jaws Unique handle tempering helps absorb the snap when cutting wire Precision hardened pliers head for on-the-job toughness Custom US-made tool steel Plastic-dipped handles for comfort and ease of identification Handform handles for full gripping and cutting power Hinge opening holds and cleans 5/8 in pole line and hardware bolts or threaded rods Hot riveted joint type 25/32 in knife length Steel material Not tether capable

These Lineman''''s Side-Cutting pliers feature a hinge opening to hold and clean 5/8'''' (16 mm) pole line and hardware bolts or threaded rods. Cutting knives are induction hardened for long life. The 2000 series blades are designed for heavy-duty cutting of ACSR, screws, nails, and most hardened wire. The high-leverage design provides 46-Percent greater cutting power than other plier designs. Exclusive handle tempering absorbs the snap when cutting wire. Pick up these Klein''''s and feel the difference.