Elastic tips; stable even when twisted. Distortion-tolerant, flexible precision tips. Snipe nose side cutting pliers also known as stork beak pliers. Half-round, long, pointed jaws. Hardened cutting edges (approx. 61 HRC) for soft, medium hard and hard wire. Slim long nose is ideal for working in confined areas. Vanadium steel; forged, multi stage oil-hardened.