Knipex Combination Pliers require 35% effort due to improved lever action and optimum position of joint to facilitate cutting and powerful gripping, bending and pulling. These cutting pliers are made from oil hardened tool steel blades are induction hardened to 64HRC. Gripping zones for flat and round material. 9" Combination pliers cut wire up to .118" diameter. Grip and cut paper right-out of box. No "break-in" time needed.