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 jawtips 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