Knipex High Leverage Combo Pliers ForgSteel – 8″. KNIPEX combination pliers require 35% less effort than conventional pliers due to their high leverage design. They feature cutting edges with a hardness of approximately 63 HRC making them suitable for heavy-duty cutting tasks. The pliers offer easier cutting powerful gripping bending and pulling with long cutting edges designed for thicker cables. They also have gripping zones for both flat and round materials making them versatile for a variety of uses. Made from high-grade special tool steel these pliers are forged and multi-stage oil-hardened for durability.