Hotline, I think you're missing that the "new" pliers are designed to do the same job as the following several tools:
- Needle nose pliers;
- Wire stripping pliers; and,
- Conduit reaming pliers.
They have scaled-down versions of the 'box joint' found on lineman's pliers- meaning they ought to have a lot of 'twisting' strength. Plus, they have a small cutting jaw.
They also have various features for cutting small screws and bending wire loops.
So, I guess the question is: do these multi-pliers actually replace the other tools in anyone's belt?
