With straight jaws and a snipe nose these side cutting pliers from Knipex are a tool predominantly used for assembly and installation work in poorly accessible areas. A quality and reliable tool that allows a variety of professionals to work in confined spaces and deliver with ease. Features and Benefits Manufactured from a vanadium electric steel for durability Products are oil hardened and cutting edges are induction hardened to hold a strong cutting edge The product's elastic tips provide a good dimensionally stable even when twisted Typical Applications Ideal for use in awkward or hard to reach areas due to their long nose and side cutting action Cutting edges are suited for soft, medium-hard and hard wire Standards DIN ISO 5745