Tsunoda PKN-200 Power Hard Wire Nipper, 7.9 inches

Our manufacturing process begins by heating raw metal to over 1,000 degrees and shaping it between two dies on a forging hammer using impact force. This Forging procedure provides the desired shape and also aligns the grain flow to obtain hardness and strength.

After forging and some machining, the pliers undergo heat treatment processes. During the heating and cooling stages, the metal properties are improved or altered in terms of strength, hardness, ductility, elasticity, or wear resistance.

Our pliers are heated and cooled under strict controls, and the cutting area receives additional induction hardening to achieve the ideal balance of these properties on each part for superior durability.

The heat-treated pliers in the best condition are polished and assembled to proceed to the sharpening process, which is the most crucial step in determining their cutting performance. Our pliers are sharpened piece by piece by experienced artisans through meticulous handwork. Any slight deformation caused by the heat treatment process is adjusted, and the pliers obtain the best cutting performance with the optimal edge thickness and angle for each purpose.

Multiplying manual force is one of the most important functions of pliers, and their force transmission ratio is based on the principle of leverage: the longer the lever arm, the greater the cutting force. The pliers are designed for a higher transmission ratio while considering numerous constraints, such as suitable length, weight, durability, and the reach of human hands.

The High-Leverage joint provides greater cutting force by positioning the joint closer to the cutting edges, with a specially designed pivot area. This design allows for a 30% increase in cutting force while maintaining the same body size.

TSUNODA Premium High-Leverage Pliers feature: - High-Leverage Joint for 30% more cutting force - Heavy-duty cutting edges - Rated for cutting soft and hard materials - Heat-treated, durable forged steel - Made in Japan

The product lineup includes several options: - PKN-225ATG, PKN-225A, PKN-200TG, PKN-200, PKN-160TG, PKN-160 - PUN-225ATG, PUN-225A, PUN-200TG, PUN-200, PUN-160TG, PUN-160

These pliers vary in overall length (6.6" to 9.1"), weight (6.0 oz to 12.1 oz), jaw thickness (0.40" to 0.51"), and cutting edge length (0.8" to 1.1"). All models have a standard bevel, except for the PUN series, which has a very small bevel.

Customer reviews for these TSUNODA pliers have been overwhelmingly positive, with ratings ranging from 4.5 to 5 out of 5 stars.

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