Description

The KNIPEX new england-style Lineman's pliers feature a high leverage design that requires 40 percent less effort compared to conventional combination pliers. It offers a cable puller in the joint gap and with universal mandrel crimping point below the joint. The cross-hatched serrated gripping zone provides firm gripping and pulling (such as for fencing applications). Other features include a gripping zone below the joint for powerful leverage, long cutting edges for cutting flat cables, a fish tape puller in the joint gap, and a crimping area blow the joint. The cutting edges are induction hardened, with a cutting edge hardness of approximately 64 HRC that can cut soft and hard wire. The tool is made of vanadium electric steel; forged, oil hardened. Key Features: • Has an overall length of 9-1/2 inches • Blunt nose for a closer grip • Perfect head size for rounding out conduit • Serrated jaws for a great grip • Precise, induction hardened cutting edges for extra long life and easy cutting • Cuts soft, hard and extra hard wire including steel-reinforced ACSR • Firm joint, heat treated rivet for smooth operation right out of the package and long life • Terminal crimper and fish tape puller on backside • Forged from high alloy vanadium steel