Tekton 8 Inch End Cutting Pliers have knife-to-knife cutting jaws. Machining the blades to a 90-degree angle allows them to be strong yet sharp, producing a smooth, clean cut with minimal effort. They are comprised of two opposing blades that meet in the center, resulting in an extremely reliable cutting method, especially for harder wires. The blades are hardened to 58 - 64 HRC. 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. The round nose profile provides a rocking prying action that creates easy, controlled leverage for pulling out staples or nails. 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 smooth, nonslip surface that is easy to clean.