Knipex 09 08 240 US 9.5-Inch Insulated Ultra-High Leverage Lineman's Pliers The rivet has been reduced in size and moved closer to the jaws to create an ultra-high leverage design for 25% easier cutting power 1,000V insulated dual component comfort grip handles for a comfortable grip Serrated cross-hatched knurled gripping zone on the jaws for pulling and gripping The recess on the back now has an oval shaped design which works better on thicker, round or oval shaped cable Additional gripping zone below the joint for strong gripping of wires and pulling wires; precise induction hardened (64 HRC) cutting edges for long life and easy cutting of soft, hard and ACSR wire