The Milwaukee 1000V Insulated 9" Lineman’s Pliers provide maximum leverage for easy cuts. The flame retardant 1000V layer of insulation on the handles provides maximum protection. These high-leverage pliers feature hardened iron carbide cutting edges designed to allow you to cut tough jobsite materials like wire and hardware with ease. All Milwaukee pliers are forged for strength. The Milwaukee 1000V Insulated 9" Lineman's Pliers are UL classified and are certified to IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505 standards for insulated hand tools and are backed by Milwaukee's Limited Lifetime Warranty.