The Bahco ERGO Side Cutting Pliers are made from high performance steel, with a black anti-corrosion finish and edges which are induction hardened at 62 HRC. They have two-component combination handles - thermoplastic surface on tough polypropylene which gives a superior grip. The distance from the joint to the centre of the cutting edges is reduced, giving greater leverage and increased cutting capacity. The round shaped jaws give improved accessibility in confined spaces.