Clean Cut with Minimal Effort: Machining the blades to an optimized 82-degree angle allows them to be strong yet sharp, producing a satisfyingly smooth, clean cut that requires minimal effort. After the full pliers have been heat treated, a secondary induction-heating process hardens just the blades to 58-64 HRC, making them extremely durable and able to cut tougher materials. Ergonomic Hand Position and Finger Clearance: "Diagonal" describes the offset of the blades relative to the plane of the handles, a feature that provides a comfortable hand and wrist position and clearance for fingers when working close to adjacent surfaces. Wide Profile Handles: Generous in overall size, the handles have an extra wide, gently rounded profile that creates a large, smooth contact surface. This spreads out the pressure against your hand so you can comfortably squeeze as hard as needed. Slim, single-layer vinyl grips offer a bit of comfortable cushion and provide a smooth, yet nonslip surface.