Features and Benefits:Can grip most hose clamps from multiple angles;Cross-Cut Tip Design that Grip Most HoseClamps from Multiple Angles.17460 has an ergonomic curved design making pliers easyto use in hard-to-reach areas. Both 17460 and 17480 have across-cut tip design that grip most hose clamps from multipleangles. Ratcheting lock mechanism holds the clamp in anopen position for hands-free use. Dual material grips forcomfort. Works on most spring hose clamps.