Review on 🔧 Klein Tools D228-8 Pliers: 8-Inch Diagonal Cutting Pliers with Short Jaw, Beveled Knives & High-Leverage Color-Coded Wire Cutters by John Bourgeois

I have two pairs of these wire cutters. One of these is about six years old and is in my main toolbox, while its identical twin that I just ordered from Revain is in my bike repair toolbox. The six-year-old couple have severed numerous metal threads and plastic ties and are doing just as well today as they were six years ago. Since children's toys are often tied to zip-lock packages, I always get my trusty pair out when Christmas morning gets to my son. I've also used these pliers on everything from telescope repairs to engine rebuilds with no problems, slippage or deformed cuts. All I can say is that this model is built to last. I'm not sure what type of steel they used in it, but it's extremely hard (I assume it's one of the hardest vanadium steels out there). The cutting edges of my six year old model are still very sharp. And that's where I get my money's worth. Five stars and a simple recommendation for anyone who needs a decent side cutter.