Clean Cut with Minimal Effort: Machining the blades to an optimized 90° angle allows them to be strong yet sharp, producing a satisfyingly smooth, clean cut that requires minimal effort. After the full pliers have been heat treated, a secondary induction-heating process hardens just the blades to 58-64 HRC, making them extremely durable and able to cut tougher materials. Unlimited Cutting Depth: The jaws overhang each side of the body creating the bypass clearance to cut off long nails or wires. The rivet is polished flush on both sides of the pliers, ensuring it won't be an obstacle. High-Leverage Prying Action: The round nose profile provides a rocking prying action that creates easy, controlled leverage for pulling out staples or nails. Wide Profile Handles: Generous in overall size, the handles have an extra wide, gently rounded profile that creates a large, smooth contact surface. This spreads out the pressure against your hand so you can comfortably squeeze as hard as needed. Slim, single-layer vinyl grips offer a bit of comfortable cushion and provide a smooth, yet nonslip surface.