in that case I wonder if Nws has cheapened down their products in recent yearsI bought a pair of NWS cutters a few years back and don't rate them other than as very poor quality they are ready for the bin when unbranded cutters I have had for 5 - 10 years are still doing the job
I like the draper expert ergo's and Knipex installation pliers and Bacho too they are a all great cutters! I used to love CK cutters a few years back but the cutting edge just doesn't seem to last as well as it used to. I couldn't get on with the NWS cutters at all! what I don't understand is why they put the stripping notches in the back of the side cutters where I would usually cut cable as that is the point with the most achievable force!
Unrelated but these may be of interest; poor man's version of the Knipex install pliers
VILLCASE Multifunctional Electrician Pliers Electrical Wire Stripping Tool Long Nose Pliers Red Wire Stripper Cable Crimpers Cutters: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools
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Which is why I made no mention of VDE in the post, that said you can get a Knipex model with no VDE protection so horses for courses reallyThat Amazon listing makes no mention of insulation or compliance with any standards.