Elastic tips; stable even when twisted. Distortion-tolerant, flexible precision tips. Snipe nose side cutting pliers also known as stork beak pliers. Half-round, long, pointed jaws. Hardened cutting edges (approx. 61 HRC) for soft, medium hard and hard wire. Slim long nose is ideal for working in confined areas. Pliers with integrated tether attachment point for tool drop protection system. Vanadium steel; forged, multi stage oil-hardened.