The knipex 85 series spring hose clamp pliers are made from chrome vanadium forged oil hardened electric steel they are fitted with rotatable universal grip inserts for reliably gripping the clamps in all positions these clamps offer extremely good leverage which allows clamps to be opened easily without great effort with its slim head design narrow head width and rotatable grip inserts it is an ideal tool especially in confined areas can be used for standard space saving spring wire hose clamps