Expert Quality, drop forged from chrome vanadium steel correctly hardened and tempered with additionally induction hardened cutting edges. Each plier has been tested to 10,000V for safe 1000V AC or 1500V DC live line working. Lacquered finish for corrosion protection with heavy duty, fully insulated, soft grip handles with slip guards. · · · Expert Quality · · Heavy duty soft grip with slip guards for extra safety · · Conforms to EN 60900:1994 · · Tested to 10kV, suitable for working on live circuits of 1kV (AC) and 1.5kV (DC) · · Chrome vanadium steel fully hardened and tempered with induction hardened edges · · Manufactured to DIN Standard and individually certified to EN 60900