9-1/2" High Leverage Lineman's Pliers New England Head

Purpose-built for electricians and lineworkers, the KNIPEX High Leverage Lineman's Pliers with New England Head delivers serious cutting and gripping power with dramatically less hand effort. The optimized transmission ratio cuts the force required in half compared to conventional combination pliers — making it the go-to for long days on the job where fatigue adds up fast.

Cutting Performance

• High leverage design requires 50% less effort than conventional combination pliers
• High transmission ratio for fast, easy cutting
• Cuts soft and hard wire, nails, and piano wire
• Cutting edges hardened to approx. 64 HRC for long-lasting sharpness

Gripping Performance

• Cross-hatched knurled gripping zone in the jaws for strong gripping and pulling
• Serrated gripping zone below the joint for powerful leverage on larger workpieces

Design & Usability

• Optimized handle shape for firm hand contact and reduced operator fatigue
• New England head profile — the preferred configuration for North American electrical work
• Vanadium steel, forged and multi-stage oil-hardened for maximum durability