CEMENTEXP9SCNE 9-Inch Linesman Plier

I use these 9-inch Cementex insulated lineman's pliers when working on hot utility side service conductors. The pliers are made in the USA by Channellock and coated with the Cementex 1000V two layer insulation. Most of my regular non-insulated electrical hand tools are Klein because that's just mainly what I've used for decades and I'm quite happy with them, but I don't really care for their insulated tools that much. For my use, the Cementex handles just feel better and seem to give me better grip with my HV gloves and sleeves on. Cementex does have a model P9SCNE-H heavy duty hardened 9" lineman's pliers available that are made with the Klein "2000 Series" D2000-9NE pliers, but they are harder to find and weren't readily available.