Get the Taparia 1621-8 Lineman plier(Taparia Plier) and make your DIY electric projects and repairs a breeze. Its tough construction and design make cutting through soft and hard wires easy. Also, this plier conforms to I.S. 3650-1981. Wire Cutting Abilities It has a good wire cutting ability and can easily cut through soft (74 to 84 kg/sq. mm), as well as hard (140 kg/sq. mm) wires. Tough Construction It is crafted with special grade steel and is hardened and tempered to give it a tough body (45-48 HRC). The rivet is made of carbon steel that makes it durable, even for long-term use. The plier is drop forged with high carbon steel and is heat treated scientifically. Cutting Edges These are made sharp and precise, so you get a good angle to easily cut hard and soft wires neatly. The cutting edges are individually induction-hardened to give them a hardness of 55/60 HRC, so they don’t get damaged even when cutting hard wires. Insulation The insulation sleeves, made from good quality CA plastic for durability, ensure safe operation for electrical projects and will not break or crack even if it falls. The sleeves are kept thick to give you a comfortable grip. The thumb protector on the sleeves minimises the risk of electric shocks. It is insulation tested up to 2800 V DC or 4000 V AC. Conclusion The Pliers made from high grade Steel, forged and differentially heat treated to give best performance. Fully insulated with quality plastic material sleeves ensures safe electrical working. It has excellent wire cutting ability for soft and hard wires. Available with fully polished head or Black phosphated and bright polished head. Brand TAPARIA  Material Alloy Steel Item Dimensions LxWxH 21 x 1.2 x 2.7 Centimeters Colour Red and Black Handle Material Plastic Item Weight 290 gms