The knipex 73 72 180 twinforce side cutting pliers have a black atramentous finish polished head and handles with multi component grips the double hinged design gives an ideal transmission of force resulting in extremely easy cutting with little strain they are capable of making cuts 50 more easily than the tried and tested knipex high leverage diagonal cutters and reliably cuts all types of wire including steel tape low cutting impact is gentle on hands and the tension on muscles and tendons is