These Faithfull VDE Pliers are manufactured from chrome vanadium steel and undergoing stringent high voltage tests in accordance to EN 60900:2012. All Faithfull VDE rated tools can safely be used when working on live electrical wires at voltages of up to 1,000 volts AC. These combination pliers are designed for both gripping and cutting applications and have induction hardened cutting edges for cutting medium-hard wire. Cutting Capacity: 2.0mm.