Hinge opening holds and cleans 5/8 inch pole line and hardware bolts or threaded rods. High-leverage design. Rivet is closer to the cutting edge for 46% greater cutting and gripping power than other plier designs. Induction hardened cutting knives for long life. Hot-riveted joint ensures smooth action and no handle wobble. Streamlined design with rounded nose and sure-gripping, cross-hatched knurled jaw. Unique handle tempering helps absorb the snap when cutting wire. Precision-hardened plier head for on-the-job toughness. Plastic-dipped handles for comfort and ease of identification. Handform handles for full gripping and cutting power. Custom, US-made tool steel.