Slim-Head Ironworker's Pliers Comfort Grip, Aggressive Knurl, 9-Inch
M2017CSTA - spec sheet
Warnings
- Never use on or near live electrical circuits.
- NOT insulated. Plastic-dipped or slip-on plastic handles are NOT intended for protection against electrical shock.
- Always wear approved eye protection.
Features
- Textured grip for improved dexterity and quick grip placement
- Precision-hardened plier head for on-the-job toughness
- Custom, USA-made tool steel
- Aggressive Knurl; Spring Loaded; Comfort Grip
- Grip extends beyond plier handle to provide air pocket for increased user comfort
- Hot-riveted joint ensures smooth action and no handle wobble
- Slim-Head Ironworker's Pliers twist and cut soft annealed rebar tie wire
- Better overall hand-feel and ergonomics
- Induction hardened cutting knives for long life
- Soft, cushioned grip for repeated hardwire cutting
- Extended ribs help maintain control by minimizing hand travel up the plier handle
M2017CSTA - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Spec Sheet
Product Specs
- Cut Style:
- Pinch Cut
- Cutting Knives:
- 0.75" ( 1.9 cm)
- Handle Color:
- Black
- Handle Finish:
- Comfort Grip
- Handle Length:
- 6.868" (17.4 cm)
- Insulated:
- No
- Jaw Capacity:
- 1.16" (2.9 cm)
- Jaw Length:
- 1.28" (3.3 cm)
- Jaw Thickness:
- 0.5" (1.3 cm)
- Jaw Width:
- 1.16" (2.9 cm)
- Joint Type:
- Hot Riveted
- Knife Length:
- 0.63" (1.6 cm)
- Nose Type:
- Square
- Overall Height:
- 1.1" (2.8 cm)
- Overall Length:
- 10.38" (26.4 cm)
- Overall Width:
- 3.9" (9.9 cm)
- Tether Capable:
- No
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Hand Tools
- Product Subgroup:
- Pliers & Cutters
- Product Type:
- Lineman's Pliers
- Product Details:
- Ironworker's Pliers
- Product Height:
- 1.0600 in
- Product Material:
- Steel
- Product Weight:
- 0.7000 lbs
- Product Width:
- 3.9400 in
- Product Depth:
- 13.2500 in
- Country Of Origin:
- United States
Klein Tools M2017CSTA – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can I use the Klein M2017CSTA ironworker's pliers on live electrical circuits?
No. The M2017CSTA is not insulated, and the comfort grip handles are not rated for shock protection. Keep them off live circuits entirely. If you need to work energized, you need a VDE/1000V insulated plier, not this one. Eye protection is called for whenever you're cutting with them.
2) Will these Klein slim-head pliers twist and cut rebar tie wire?
Yes, that is what the slim head is built for. The M2017CSTA twists and cuts soft annealed rebar tie wire, and the induction hardened knives hold up to repeated hard wire cutting. The slim head gets into tight bar intersections where a standard-head ironworker's plier won't sit flat.
3) Can the M2017CSTA be tethered for work at height?
No. The M2017CSTA has no tether point and is not tether capable. For overhead or elevated work where drop prevention is required on site, you need a tether-ready plier or an approved tool-trap attachment rated for the tool weight.
4) What size material will the jaws on the M2017CSTA actually take?
Jaw capacity is 1.16 inches, with a 1.28 inch jaw length and a square nose, so you get flat purchase on bolts, nuts and bar rather than a point contact. Jaw thickness is 0.5 inch. The cutting knives run 0.75 inch across with a 0.63 inch knife length, pinch cut style.
5) Is the M2017CSTA spring loaded, and does that help on repetitive tying?
It's spring loaded, so the jaws open themselves between cuts. On a day of tying rebar that removes most of the hand fatigue from reopening the plier. Paired with the cushioned comfort grip and the extended ribs that stop your hand sliding up the handle, it's set up for high-repetition work.
6) What is the difference between the aggressive knurl version and a standard ironworker's plier jaw?
The aggressive knurl on the M2017CSTA gives a coarser, deeper bite on the jaw face, which is what you want for gripping and twisting tie wire or a rounded bolt head without slipping. A smoother standard knurl marks the work less but gives up grip. If you're mostly tying rebar or wrenching rusted fasteners, the aggressive knurl is the one.
7) Is this the right plier for cutting electrical cable, or should I use a different Klein tool?
It will cut hard wire, but ironworker's pliers are a rebar and fastener tool first, with a square nose and heavy jaw. For routine conductor work, side-cutting linesman's pliers or a dedicated cable cutter are a better match. Either way, the M2017CSTA is uninsulated, so it has no place on energized conductors.
8) How big and heavy are these 9-inch Klein ironworker's pliers for a tool pouch?
Overall length is 10.38 inches with a 6.868 inch handle, 3.9 inch overall width and 1.1 inch height. Weight is 0.7 lbs. That's a full-size plier, so it wants a deep pouch pocket rather than a shallow electrician's loop.
9) Will the handles loosen or wobble after heavy use?
The joint is hot riveted, which is what keeps the action smooth and stops handle wobble developing. The head is precision hardened and the steel is US-made tool steel, so the cutting edges and jaw faces are the wear point long before the pivot is.
10) What part number do I order for the Klein slim-head ironworker's pliers with comfort grip?
Order Klein Tools M2017CSTA. That designation covers the 9-inch slim-head ironworker's plier with the black comfort grip handle, aggressive knurl and spring-loaded action. There is one configuration, so there's no handedness, finish or length option to specify.
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