Review on Klein Tools 4-Inch Midget Diagonal Cutting Pliers, Spring Loaded D257-4C, Light Blue - Extra Large Size by Chris Cruz

I have had the Klein linesman's tongs for several years now and they are by far the best tongs I have ever had. Very well made, solid forged construction. Lately I've been working a lot with 18 gauge stainless steel wire and have used both diagonals and artisan nail cutters. I've had good luck with a handyman in the past, but not in this case. These instruments appeared to be either cast or sintered and were not at all impressive. They had quite a lot of curves and the cutting edges very quickly became so dull that they were almost unusable. Small to the rescue! They cost about twice as much as pliers, but are much better. They appear to be very good quality cast steel and hardly ever bend. The hinge allows them to open a little over 90 degrees. So if someone wants to re-sharpen the cutting edges, that's possible. However, this was not yet necessary. I've probably cut through a few hundred stainless wires with these and they still seem to be holding up. Overall I am very satisfied with a very good product.