These Faithfull VDE Electricans Pliers are manufactured from chrome vanadium steel and undergoing stringent high voltage tests in accordance to EN 60900:2012 and can safely be used when working on live electrical wires at voltages of up to 1,000 volts AC. These pliers feature induction hardened cutting edges for superior cutting performance and are used for gripping and bending wire; crimping ferrules and cutting soft, medium and hard wire. Length: 170mm. Max Sheath: up to 5mm. Cut Capacity: up to 1.6mm.