Side Jaw plier 1099 crimps from side and straight & also the clamp removal tool Oetiker Clamp Pliers are made for installing and removing stainless ear clamps. Universal Side Jaw Oetiker Pliers have a highly leveraged cutter surface in front, along with a side cutter/grabber for getting into those really tight spaces. The hole in the front cutting area is .45 inch diameter, and is great for pulling off a fuel line, or for grabbing and twisting when removing the old clamps. Oetiker Clamp Pliers, along with the rest of the Oetiker system are recommended by Saab, GM, Ford, Nissan, Polaris, Ski Doo, Sea Doo, Harley Davidson and others. Besides being the perfect tool for installing and removing Oetiker clamps, Oetiker Clamp Pliers are also great for all kinds of cutting jobs around the shop.