These Klein Tools High-Leverage Side-Cutting Pliers are made of US-made tool steel with induction hardened cutting knives for added durability. Their high-leverage design, with the rivet moved closer to the cutting edge, adds 46-Percent more gripping and cutting power. The "handform" handles are tempered and designed to improve durability, gripping and cutting power. Features: High-leverage design. Rivet is closer to the cutting edge for 46-percent greater cutting and gripping power than other plier designs; Hot-riveted joint ensures smooth action and no handle wobble; Induction hardened cutting knives for long life; Streamlined design with sure-gripping, cross-hatched knurled jaws; Unique handle tempering helps absorb the ''snap'' when cutting wire; Precision-hardened plier head for on-the-job toughness; ''Handform'' handles for full gripping and cutting power; Custom, US-made tool steel; High-leverage design. Rivet is closer to the cutting edge for 46-Percent greater cutting and gripping power than other plier designs; \"Handform\" handles for full gripping and cutting power; Hot-riveted joint ensures smooth action and no handle wobble and induction hardened cutting knives for long life; Made in USA with custom US-made tool steel; Handform handles for full gripping and cutting power; Precision machined knives cut cleanly and crisply even on fine stranded wire, mule tape and pull line - Warnings: Always wear approved eye protection.; NOT insulated. Plastic-dipped or slip-on plastic handles are NOT intended for protection against electrical shock.