The IDEAL Electrical 30-430 9 1/2 in. Lineman's Pliers feature a forged-steel construction, which provides extra strength and hardness without sacrificing flexibility. The pliers are equipped with knife-to-knife cutting blades, high leverage pivots, cam-action fish tape puller and dual crimp dies. The pliers also feature heavy-duty textured PVC grips that provide superior comfort and improved grip for everyday commercial use. The durable dipped grips bond to the steel plier handles during an immersion gripping process.