These Knipex 38 11 Mechanics Long Nose Pliers with straight, flat-round jaws and a polished head. Made from special tool steel that has been oil hardened to give these pliers a longer working life. ;Fitted with ;PVC dipped handles for added comfort, durability and, most importantly, added grip. The gripping surfaces cross-hatched and knurled. The cutting edges are separately induction hardened for durability and longer working life and are hardened to approx 61HRc. The pliers ;can withstand high load capacity against torsion with high bending strength of the plier jaw/tips to withstand pulling and twisting. They are specially designed for the automotive industry as they have a long reach and will access tight or restricted areas.