Standard-cut pliers leave a pointed, pinched edge on materials. They make rougher cuts but typically stay sharper to make more cuts than flush- and semiflush-cut pliers.

The blades on flush-cut pliers are extra sharp to leave a flat, smooth edge on materials. They are commonly used to prepare materials for soldering. Flush-cut pliers make the finest cuts but tend to dull more quickly than standard- or semiflush-cut pliers.

Semiflush-cut pliers leave a slightly pointed, pinched edge on materials. They make cleaner cuts but tend to dull more quickly than standard-cut pliers.

The handle grips on ESD-safe pliers dissipate electrostatic charges, reducing the risk of damage when cutting near static-sensitive electrical components. These standard-cut pliers leave a pointed, pinched edge on materials. They make rougher cuts but typically stay sharper to make more cuts than flush- and semiflush-cut pliers.

The handle grips on ESD-safe pliers dissipate electrostatic charges, reducing the risk of damage when cutting near static-sensitive electrical components. These flush-cut pliers have extra-sharp blades that leave flat, smooth edges on materials. They are commonly used to prepare materials for soldering. Flush-cut pliers make the finest cuts but tend to dull more quickly than standard- or semiflush-cut pliers.

The handle grips on ESD-safe pliers dissipate electrostatic charges, reducing the risk of damage when cutting near static-sensitive electrical components. These semiflush-cut pliers leave a slightly pointed, pinched edge on materials. They make cleaner cuts than standard-cut pliers and are most commonly used for electronics assembly.