The Combination Pliers sport a hardened and tempered body made of chrome-vanadium The jaws and cutting edges are inductively hardened, and are equipped with a satin-like surface that is easy on the user's hands The handles also come with slip guards, which offer a sturdy and slip-free grip These pliers are best suited for gripping something round like a pipe or rod, for twisting and fastening wires, and for a combination of tasks including cutting and mending wires