These faithfull vde pliers are manufactured from chrome vanadium steel and undergoing stringent high voltage tests in accordance to iec 609002004 all faithfull vde rated tools can safely be used when working on live electrical wires at voltages of up to 1000 volts ac these long nose pliers are a combination plier with long half round section jaws and serrated gripping surfaces they are ideal for accessing deeply recessed wires and components