The Milwaukee 9in Linemans Pliers with Thread Cleaner (USA) are designed with Power Utility Lineman in mind delivering the easiest cuts and a lasting edge. These pliers are designed with an optimized pivot point to provide the best leverage for tough cuts through materials like ACSR, hard wire, and soft wire. The cutting pliers deliver the confidence of a long cut life and maximum grip with laser-hardened edges. Linemans Pliers are engineered to deliver the smoothest open and close experience from the start, with no break-in period required. To complete common utility applications with fewer tools, these pliers include an integrated thread cleaner. These pliers are tether ready and offered in both dipped grip with a split-ring hole and comfort grip with a lanyard hole. Milwaukee Linemans Pliers are made in USA with best-in-class manufacturing technology and USA-sourced materials, including durable, press-forged steel, and are backed by a complete Lifetime Guarantee.