The Milwaukee 12 in. Straight jaw pliers incorporate exposed all metal and a precision ground pliers head for reaming pipe and punching electrical kNck outs. The plier's teeth are hardened for secure grip over the life of the tool. Milwaukee pliers feature slim profile dipped grips and are optimized for best-in-class comfort and ergoNmics. All Milwaukee pliers are forged for strength and feature rust protection for long life.