Klein's Journeyman line of 8-inch side-cutting pliers pairs a high-output head, with the rivet moved closer to the cutting edge for 46 percent more cutting and gripping power than a standard plier design, with a dual-material Journeyman handle built for grip and durability together.
| Spec |
Detail |
| Cutting power |
46% greater than standard plier designs (rivet positioned closer to the cutting edge) |
| Knives |
induction hardened for long life |
| Joint |
hot-riveted for smooth action, no handle wobble |
| Jaws |
cross-hatched, knurled for a sure grip |
| Handles |
dual-material Journeyman, hard black core with a soft, color-coded outer grip |
| Steel |
custom, US-made, forged in the USA |
Best for: electricians who want a side-cutting pliers built for daily wire cutting, with handle tempering designed to absorb the snap when the wire lets go.