Many years ago, cutters were primarily used in heavy-duty work, such as cutting electrical wire and wires used in the telecom field. In those days cutters had to be designed with an overall ruggedness, able to withstand a drop from a ten-story building without being severely damaged. However, as electronics and other related industries developed, the requirements on tools, particularly cutters, have become more varied and demanding. Today there are cutters in all sizes and materials for all applications.

Holding pliers are used on the toughest, most forceful applications - from removing plate steel retaining pins on an oil derrick to the most sensitive and sterile of environments such as surgery.

Lindstrom's well-renowned pliers are offered in two different series, the RX and the Supreme, each able to satisfy the most advanced needs of the professional user.