These lineman's pliers are made of custom, US-made tool steel and feature combination polished and black-oxide finish plus plastic-dipped handles for comfort and ease of identification. 2000 series knives cut ACSR, screws, nails and most hardened wire. The high-leverage design provides 46-Percent more cutting and gripping power than other plier designs. Cutting knives are induction hardened for long life. The 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. The head is precision-hardened for on-the-job toughness. Features: Cuts ACSR, screws, nails and most hardened wire; High-leverage design. Rivet is closer to the cutting edge for 46-percent greater cutting and gripping power than other plier 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 plier 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; Features combination polished and black-oxide finish; Side Cutting Pliers cut ACSR, screws, nails and most hardened wire; Made in USA with Custom, US-made tool steel; Forged in the USA with custom, US-made tool steel for maximum durability - Warnings: Always wear approved eye protection.; NOT insulated. Plastic-dipped or slip-on plastic handles are NOT intended for protection against electrical shock.