The Lineman's Pliers, No. 09 01 240, from Knipex come with a high transmission ratio for easy cutting, solid constuction for heaviest strain and comes universally applicable. It requires 40 percent less effort compared with conventional combination pliers thanks to its opimized transmission ratio and ergonomic handle shape. The tool offers reduced hand fatigue and reduces operation effectively in the cross-hatched knurled gripping zone in the jaws allowing for strong gripping and pulling. It has cutting edges for soft and hard wire that come induction hardened, with an edge hardness of 64 HRC.