The Knipex 14 261 60 160 mm. VDE side cutting/stripping pliers have the capability in the jaws for cutting medium hard wire with a diameter of up to 4.0 mm. & single (solid) conductors of 1.5 & 2.5 mm. with ease. These pliers are made from finest top quality Vanadium electric special tool steel & have been forged & oil hardened. They have flat round jaws for gripping surfaces & with the serrated edge will give a better grip on the work piece. The cutting edges will give the user a good clean cut. These Knipex pliers have precision stripping holes for single (solid) conductors of 1.5 & 2.5 mm. & are suitable for gripping & cutting work in precision mechanics. The heavy-duty induction hardened precision blades are ideal for soft wire up to 4.0 mm. diameter & are hardened to Approx. 60 HRC. The cutting edges are suitable for medium hard & hard wire. These pliers are VDE tested to 1000v. Stripping capacities: 15 and 43.25 mm. AWG: 15 and 43.13. Length: 160 mm. (6 1/4 in.). Weight: 216 g. VDE tested 1000v.