Klein's 9" High-Leverage Side-Cutting 2000 Series Pliers are designed to cut ACSR, hardened wire, screws, and nails. They have knives that meet at the hinge first and then meet at least one-half of the knife length. Rivet is closer to the cutting edge for 46 percent greater cutting and gripping power than other pliers designs. Streamlined design with sure-gripping, cross-hatched knurled jaws.