Features
Klein Tools specializes in making some of the world's finest pliers. The high-leverage design of these 8-Inch (203 mm) Diagonal-Cutting pliers provide 36-Percent greater cutting power than other pliers. The hot-riveted joint ensures smooth action with no handle wobble.

Klein Tools D228-8 Diagonal Cutters, High Leverage Pliers, Short Jaw, 8-Inch
- Diagonal Cutters
- Klein Tools
- D228-8

High leverage rivet position provides smooth cutting action and up to 36% more power.

Cutting edges are short for closer cutting and induction hardened for maximum service life.

Made in the USA!
Short jaws and beveled cutting edges permit close cutting of wire
Induction-hardened cutting knives for long life
Hot-riveted joint ensures smooth action and no handle wobble
Plastic-dipped handles for comfort and ease of identification
Custom, US-made tool steel
The high-leverage design of these 8'' (203 mm) Diagonal-Cutting pliers provides 36% greater cutting power than other pliers. The hot-riveted joint ensures smooth action with no handle wobble.

Klein Tools is the result of one of those “happy accidents” that turn out to be revolutionary. Klein Tools famously got their start in 1857 when a linesman came to founder Matthias Klein to repair his broken pliers. Klein replaced the broken half and when the old half of the tool broke too, Klein forged a replacement for that, thus making the first Klein Linesman pliers. Since these humble beginnings, Klein Tools has grown and become one of the largest American made toolmakers and they’re a brand used by tradesmen, linesman and electricians all across America.