Update from 11/04/16 to the previous rating - I like these pliers a little better. I still haven't had the chance to use them too much, but I played around with them a bit, stripped some 12 gauge wire, bent the hooks, clipped a wire and it worked out pretty well. I still wish it had a wider grip when closed like my little ones, but I'm getting used to it. Plus - bonus - I lost my crimping tool and used the crimping tool on these pliers today installing a new pilot alternator and thermostatβ¦