The Knipex 02 01 Series High Leverage Combination Pliers with dipped PVC handles. They offer a 35% saving in effort compared with conventional pliers due to improved lever action. Made from high-grade special tool steel, forged, multi stage oil-hardened. With gripping zones for flat and round material, suitable for versatile use. They also feature cutting edges for soft and hard wire and long cutting edges for thicker cables. These cutting edges have been additionally induction-hardened, hardness approx. 60 HRC. Precise, minimal light gap between the gripping jaws ensures optimal function of the cutting edges.