Originally Posted by
erader
i'm an electrician and those are what i use. the red handles are cheaper and softer. i use the blues handled (as pictured) that are curved for pulling staples and install the hi-leverage grips.
i cut through a small master lock the other day with no problem....better leave me the key next time
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the only way to damage these pliers is by cutting through a live wire and touching a ground. then you have an expensive pair of wire strippers
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ed rader
I'm not an electrician but a remodel carpenter. And, yes, I've 'blown up' a couple of these as you describe. But they are excellent cutters and you can cut nails all day long with 'em. The curve/offset is very handy. Maybe I should pick up the grips for 'em.
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