Electric Utility Operations

Klein Tools Increases Cutting Power with New 9-In. Heavy-Duty Diagonal-Cutting Pliers

Oct. 20, 2017

New tool from Klein Tools

Klein Tools introduces the 9-in. Journeyman Heavy-Duty Diagonal-Cutting Pliers with extra-long cutting blades. The thicker forging ensures increased durability while the extra-long cutting blades provide 57 percent more cutting surface for greater cutting ability and more efficiency on the job. The 9-in. Journeyman Heavy-Duty Diagonal-Cutting Pliers (Cat. No. J2000-59) feature:

High-leverage design with 46 percent more cutting power
Induction-hardened cutting knives for longer life
Heavy-duty cutting knives that cut ACSR, screws, nails and most hardened wire
Angled blade design for easier access to cut screws and bolts
Hot-riveted joint for smooth action and no handle wobble
Exclusive handle tempering that absorbs the “snap” when cutting wire
Dual-material Journeyman handles that provide better grip and added comfort

“At Klein Tools, we are dedicated to innovation and quality, which means continually re-imagining our existing products,” says Austin Minor, associate product manager at Klein Tools. “We listened to our customers and have designed these all-new Heavy-Duty Diagonal-Cutting Pliers to last longer and perform more cuts over time than standard diagonal-cutters.”

For more information, visit www.kleintools.com.

About the Author

Amy Fischbach | Amy Fischbach, EUO Contributing Editor

Amy Fischbach is the Field Editor for T&D World magazine and manages the Electric Utility Operations section. She is the host of the Line Life Podcast, which celebrates the grit, courage and inspirational teamwork of the line trade. She also works on the annual Lineworker Supplement and the Vegetation Management Supplement as well as the Lineman Life and Lineman's Rodeo News enewsletters. Amy also covers events such as the Trees & Utilities conference and the International Lineman's Rodeo. She is the past president of the ASBPE Educational Foundation and ASBPE and earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from Kansas State University. She can be reached at [email protected].