The grips drain static from your application, preventing buildup from electrostatic discharge (ESD) that can damage sensitive equipment. Also known as diagonal-cutting pliers.

Oval-head cutters are more durable than tapered-head cutters. Tapered-head cutters fit more easily in tight spaces than oval-head cutters, but they’re less durable.

Cut profile refers to the amount of pinch left on the tip of the wire after it has been cut. Pointed cutters produce a deeply pointed, pinched end. Use for electrical and general applications. Flush cutters produce a cut with virtually no pinch, creating clean connections for easy soldering. Flush-cut tools don’t last as long as pointed and semiflush.

Spring-assisted jaws open automatically when you release the handles.