Expert quality XP1000®, manufactured from premium steel forged in Germany. Induction-hardened jaws provide ultimate effortless clean cutting and long-term performance. The off-centred precision-machined pivot pins not only allow a smooth one-handed operation and minimum play for ease of use, but increases the ease of cutting harder wires. Two part bi-material ergonomic soft grip handle allows maximum grip and user comfort, and horns prevent slipping onto live conductors. Tested to 10,000V, these pliers are suitable for working on live circuits of 1,000V AC and 1,500V DC.