Combination pliers are amongst the most versatile that an electrician, plumber of DIYer can have in their kit. The jaws are designed in such a way that they can grip and cut multiple materials in different scenarios. The mid-part of the jaw is serrated to give strong grip, and many models feature a cut-out serrated section - known as a pipe grip - that enables a stronghold on cylindrical items like wires and pipes. The lower part of the jaw features a blunt cutting or breaking edge that can be used to cut through wires of varying thickness.