• Serrated inside jaws for secure gripping.
• Two component, ergonomic design, with anti-slip horns for increased comfort, control & safety.
• Induction hardened jaws for outstanding long term performance.
• Cutting jaws with C.K optimised geometry for unsurpassed cutting performance .
• Special alloy steel, drop forged, hardened & tempered for exceptional strength & durability.
• VDE approved - individually tested to 10,000V for safe live working up to 1,000V.
• Conforms to IEC 60900:2004 ; VDE0682/201 ; ISO 5745.

All C.K VDE pliers conform to the requirements of the European standard IEC 60900:2004, this sets out the insulation tests that every single tool has to have to prove their safety. The most important test is one where every pair of pliers are put under water and given a 10,000 volt charge - this tests that the handles are 100% insulated. This protects the user even if they touch live wires carrying up to 1000 volts. (The maximum voltage found in a house is 240v, but even this can be lethal.)